Recreation Program Coordinator I - Windy Hill

Cobb County Government • Smyrna, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Parks Department at the Windy Hill Community Center in Smyrna, Georgia. The coordinator plans, implements, coordinates, and evaluates recreation and sports programs, including activities for individuals of diverse abilities. Programs may include sports, arts and crafts, special events, dances, and community reintegration outings. The position also coordinates facility and grounds use, staff and volunteers, program budgets and supplies, and public relations. The role includes supervising assigned staff and coordinating with department administration, County employees, community organizations, participants, and the public.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Parks & Recreation or a related field, supplemented by two years of experience in the area of assignment; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Extensive experience working with individuals of diverse abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, and evaluate assigned staff; address employee concerns, direct work, counsel and discipline employees, and complete performance appraisals.
• Organize, prioritize, and assign daily work; prepare staff schedules, ensure adequate staffing, monitor work, inspect completed work, assist with complex situations, provide technical expertise, and train staff on operational policies and procedures.
• Plan, implement, and coordinate recreation and sports programs, including developing services and activities, scheduling classes, leagues, events, and programs, reserving facilities, coordinating instructors, staff, and volunteers, processing registrations, and ensuring programs follow applicable guidelines.
• Coordinate facility and grounds use by maintaining a master calendar, scheduling rentals, preparing for events, setting up meeting rooms, decorating for special events, and maintaining related documentation.
• Assist with developing and implementing facility or program budgets; monitor expenditures and grant funds; maintain inventories; ensure adequate supplies; prepare purchase orders; and receive and distribute supplies.
• Provide public relations for assigned facilities or programs by answering questions, developing promotional materials, promoting activities to community groups and the public, and preparing and delivering presentations.
• Communicate with department administration, County employees, sports associations, the public, and other organizations to coordinate work, exchange information, review progress, and resolve problems.
• Participate in committees and meetings and provide information and input about facility and program activities, services, and needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level