RECREATION SPECIALIST

City of South Fulton• South Fulton, GA, US, GA

6d•$0 - $21

About The Position

This classification assists in implementing recreation programs and activities for people of all ages for the city. The Recreation Specialist works as a floater supporting all recreation centers in the city. The position requires availability Monday through Saturday between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM, including weekends. The role organizes, instructs, and supervises recreational activities; supports program planning and promotion; provides customer service and processes registrations and revenue; prepares and maintains program records and reports; and helps maintain facilities. The position also communicates and coordinates with supervisors, employees, participants, the public, and others, and performs related duties as required.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
CPR and First Aid certifications must be held and maintained.
Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Availability Monday through Saturday between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM; weekend availability is required.
Ability to perform light physical work, including occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing 5–10 pounds, and to spend extended periods at a keyboard or workstation.
Ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals and communicate orally.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation or a related field.
Related parks experience that includes recreational programming.
Additional certification may be required depending on area of assignment.

Responsibilities

Organize, instruct, and supervise recreational activities for youth, seniors, people with special needs, and other participants, including fitness, sports, after-school, summer, arts and crafts, and special-event programs.
Assist with creating and planning programs; teach classes, clinics, and skills; enforce rules and regulations; maintain safeguards against accidents; and transport participants as required.
Provide customer service in person and by telephone, answer questions about department services and activities, and check participants in and out of facilities.
Process program registrations; review forms for completeness and accuracy; collect and document fees and other revenues; prepare deposit and daily revenue reports; and maintain class and participation logs and related data.
Promote programs by preparing schedules, flyers, and other materials, distributing information, and attending meetings to answer questions and provide information.
Prepare and maintain buildings, grounds, and facilities; inspect facilities; perform general maintenance and custodial tasks; and submit repair requests.
Give facility tours; open and close facilities; set up and break down tables and chairs; and copy, file, and enter data.
Process and maintain program documentation, including rosters, attendance records, registration and payroll deduction forms, schedules, calendars, lesson plans, participation lists, reports, correspondence, and incident reports.
Compile data for department reports and maintain computerized and hardcopy records.
Use computers and software for data entry and other work, and operate general office or other equipment as needed.
Communicate with supervisors, coworkers, clients, the public, and others to coordinate activities, exchange information, review work status, and resolve problems.
Perform other related duties as required.