Recreation Specialist-Part-Time

City of South Fulton•South Fulton, GA

20d

About The Position

This classification assists in implementing recreation programs and activities for all ages for the city. Available Monday–Saturday between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM; weekend availability is required.

Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma.
Parks and Recreation or related experience in parks to include recreational programming; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must possess and maintain certifications in CPR and First Aid.
May also be required to possess and maintain additional certification depending on area of assignment.
Requires a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Organizes, instructs and supervises a variety of recreational activities, which may include youth programs, senior programs, special needs programs, fitness programs and classes, sports leagues and clinics, after school and summer programs, arts and crafts programs, and special events: assists in creating and planning programs; teaches classes, clinics, and skills; enforces rules and regulations; maintains safeguards against accidents; transports participants as required.
Conducts customer service functions in person or by telephone; provides information or assistance regarding department services, activities, forms, procedures, fees, or other issues; checks participants in and out of facilities.
Processes registrations for recreation programs; receives and reviews registration forms: verifies forms for completeness and accuracy; collects and documents fees and other revenues; prepares deposit and daily revenue reports; creates and maintains class and participation logs; collects and analyzes data related to assigned programs.
Promotes programs and activities: designs and prepares schedules, flyers and other promotional materials; distributes information; attends meetings to promote recreational programming, answer questions and provide information.
Ensures the maintenance and preparation of buildings, grounds, and physical facilities in the assigned areas; inspects facilities; conducts general maintenance and custodial duties such as lining fields, cleaning rest rooms, sweeping floors, stocking concessions, and removing trash; submits repair requests to appropriate personnel.
Gives tours of facilities; opens/closes facilities; sets up/breaks down tables and chairs; copies and files documents, and enters computer data.
Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures; receives and reviews various documentation, including class rosters, attendance records, registration forms, and payroll deduction forms; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including registration information, schedules, calendar of events, lesson plans, class and participation lists, and incident reports; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
Operates or uses various equipment and supplies in order to complete work assignments: operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
Communicates with supervisor, other employees, clients, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Performs other related duties as required.