Programs Coordinator

Announcement Is Open Until Tuesday October 1, 2024, at 5pm

Grade 13; Minimum Wage 22.38 per hour

Dept/Div:  Recreation/N/A---FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

General Definition of Work

Performs intermediate skilled human support and administrative work planning, organizing, conducting and monitoring specialized activities and/or programs, prepares reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Director, Parks and Recreation. Limited oversight is exercised over assigned part-time or seasonal staff.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

Plans, implements and coordinates assigned recreational programs held within the County.

Secures, schedules and sets-up facilities, space and equipment requirements for programs and activities; resolves issues concerning scheduling.

Initiates contact with the public; solicits feedback, responds to suggestions and complaints, answers program questions to staff and public, develops marketing plans; designs and distributes flyers, increases marketing avenues through newspapers, television and email lists to target groups.

Interprets and enforces department policies and procedures, rules and regulations; reviews, updates, prepares and evaluates standard operating procedures pertaining to programs.

Administers local sponsored service programs and services in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Submits, reviews, and safeguards required background checks for program officials and participants in accordance with applicable requirements.

Schedules, directs and evaluates assigned staff; inspects work, counsels, disciplines and completes performance appraisals and assists in training.

Provides guidance and supervision for staff, facilities, programs, activities; opens and closes facilities; inspects facilities for safety, hazards, deficiencies and cleanliness; coordinates maintenance and repair appropriately.

Performs administrative office duties as necessary; answers telephones, processes facility rentals, updates forms, files documents, makes copies, prepares various activities, revenue, expenditure and program reports.

Encourages and promotes a culture of excellent customer service.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of recreation administration principles and practices; thorough knowledge of the equipment and techniques necessary to successfully conduct recreation programs; thorough knowledge of the methods involved in organizing, conducting, promoting and supervising recreation activities; some knowledge of first aid methods and necessary safety precautions to be used in recreation work; ability to plan, organize and implement a variety of recreation programs; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates; ability to communicate ideas effectively in both oral and written formats; ability to prepare reports and maintain records; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program participants, associates and the general public.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree with coursework in recreation or sports management, physical education, social services, or related field and moderate experience in recreation programming, human services agency, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and tasting or smelling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

May require possession of or ability to acquire certifications related to area of assignment.

Favorable background history as determined by review of local, State and Federal records.

Valid driver’s license in the State of Georgia with a favorable driving history (MVR).

Last Revised:  1/17/2017