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Gwinnett County
Recreation Program Supervisor
Career Insights for Recreation / Activities Worker
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What they do
A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.
$32,873 / year median in Georgia
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description The Program Supervisor will be responsible for developing, overseeing, and scheduling the daily activities of recreation-related programs and facility events at the Lilburn Activity Building. The incumbent will be responsible for supervising staff, including prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations. Essential Duties Ensuring safety of program participants and facility operations in respective areas of the County, as well as maintaining a healthy and safe working environment Implementing and scheduling programming and special events for the facility, parks, pavilions, and athletic fields Communicating, developing, and enforcing guidelines, policies, and procedures in relation to facility user groups Completing and processing paperwork and permit requests, including handling the permitting of all rentals, including indoor/outdoor recreation, athletic, and pavilion facilities, as well as preparing and maintaining various records and forms regarding program objectives, evaluations, rules, regulations, ordinances, and financial statuses Handling daily operations, including facility maintenance oversight, cash handling, and preparing, maintaining, and monitoring budgets and purchasing, and completing Civic Rec entries for camps, programs, and classes Implementing and coordinating activities with internal and external departments to determine programming needs Evaluating program objectives and marketing strategies, as well as advertising and communicating about upcoming programs and events in multi-media platforms, including outreach events Receiving and resolving complaints and interacting with user groups, the public, and volunteers involved in public relations Overseeing youth development programs, including camps and adventure days out Performing other duties of a similar nature or level Public Speaking Duties Addressing coworkers, supervisors, the general public, etc., in a public setting to express the department's missions and goals Interacting with user groups, associations, and other agencies Other Job Requirements/Information This job may work a variety of hours, weekends, daytime, evenings, and/or holidays. Grade The grade for this position is a grade B32(1). Salary will be dependent on education and experience. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Parks and Recreation, Health and Human Services, Senior Services, or a closely related field AND Two years of related 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. Valid Driver's License CPR and First Aid Certification (within 6 months of hire) For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here .