Program Leader

Job Description
The Program Leader will be serving as a key liaison at the new Dacula Recreation Center for community members and citizen inquiries, addressing questions and concerns related to recreational programs and special events. This role involves developing curriculum, coordinating with contract instructors, maintaining structured schedules for facility rentals, and running programs in collaboration with the staff and vendors, while aligning activities with departmental goals and community needs.

Essential Duties

• Coordinating and supervising all operations, including staff scheduling and training, marketing, and public engagement
• Overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs, activities, and special events for diverse age groups and socioeconomic communities
• Maintaining professional communication with staff, management, and community partners
• Maintaining safe operating environments and facilities
• Completing and processing paperwork, including permit requests
• Preparing and maintaining various records and reports, and cash handling
• Completing data entry for camps, programs, and classes
• Overseeing Youth Athletic Associations and field rentals at satellite locations

Public Speaking Duties

• Advertising and communicating upcoming programs and events in multi-media platforms including outreach events
• Addressing groups and individuals in a public setting to express the department missions and goals
• Acting as the Master of Ceremonies for events and programs

Grade
The grade for this position is B22(1). Salary will be dependent on education and experience.
 
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
 
Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Parks and Recreation, Health and Human Services, Senior Services, Education or Hospitality AND
• One year of recreation support experience
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
• Driver's license
• CPR and First-Aid certification within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications

• Two years of recreation support experience 
• CPR certification
• First-aid certification

  
For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here.  
 
Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

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Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

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Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

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Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.

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More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
  
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
  
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
 
Hiring Process
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Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce.  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

Salary : $43,609 - $50,150