Recreation Program Coordinator I - Windy Hill

This position is located in the PARKS department, at the Windy Hill Community Center at 1885 Roswell St. Smyrna, GA 30080.

Therapeutic Recreation is a specialized field that utilizes various activities to enhance the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social functioning of individuals, thereby promoting functional independent life skills. Participation in such activities is directly linked to inclusion, resulting in numerous long-term benefits, including emotional, developmental, and social skills, as well as leadership, self-regulation, and coping skills. When children, youth, and adults experience inclusion, they tend to become more active community members, which in turn boosts their confidence and sense of belonging.

The PARKS Department is seeking an individual with extensive experience working with individuals of diverse abilities to plan, implement, and evaluate a range of recreational activities, including sports, arts and crafts, special events, dances, and community reintegration outings. Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.

Coordinates daily work activities: organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; creates and distributes staff schedules; ensures adequate staffing for programs and events; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff; assists with complex/problem situations; provides technical expertise; and trains staff in operational policies and procedures.

Plans, implements, and coordinates diversified recreation and sports programs for assigned facilities: develops program services and activities; schedules classes, leagues, events and programs; reserves facilities and schedules grounds use; coordinates and supervises instructors, staff, and volunteers; provides information and direction as needed; processes participant registrations; and manages programs in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines.

Coordinates facility and grounds use: maintains master calendar; schedules facility rentals; prepares for scheduled events; sets-up meeting rooms; decorates for special events; and maintains related documentation.

Assists in developing and implementing budget for assigned facility or program: monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; assists in obtaining and monitoring use of granted funds; maintains inventories of supplies and forms; ensures availability of adequate supplies to complete work activities; prepares and submits purchase orders; and receives/distributes incoming supply shipments.

Coordinates and performs public relations for assigned facility or program: provides information and answers questions; develops brochures, flyers, newsletters, calendars, and news releases; promotes the activities and programs to civic groups, community organization, schools, the public or other individuals and groups; and prepares and makes presentations regarding services and activities offered.

Communicates with department administration, County employees, sports associations, the public, and other individuals and organizations as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems; participates in various committees; attends meetings; and provides information and input regarding facility and program activities, services, and needs.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Parks & Recreation, or related field required; supplemented by two years of experience in area of assignment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Certified Parks and Recreation Professional preferred.Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.