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Job Overview
Compensation
Salary
Exact $50,786.58
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
Paid holidays
Job Description
The Cobb County PARKS Department is a well-established public sector organization dedicated to providing high-quality recreational services and programs to the community. Located at Jim R Miller Park in Marietta, GA, the department is committed to enhancing community wellness and engagement through beautifully maintained parks, sports facilities, and diverse recreational activities. The department focuses on promoting healthy lifestyles, environmental stewardship, and youth and adult engagement across Cobb County. As part of the county government, it upholds the values of inclusivity, accessibility, and excellence in public service. The department also prioritizes the continuous professional development of its employees, fostering a supportive... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Parks & Recreation or related field required
- minimum of two years of experience in area of assignment or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- ability to work some nights and weekends
- physical capability to exert light effort including lifting 5-10 pounds
- ability to communicate orally
- essential functions performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Parks & Recreation or related field
- two years of experience in area of assignment or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- strong leadership and supervisory skills
- excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
- effective communication and interpersonal skills
- knowledge of local, state, and federal guidelines governing recreation programs
- proficiency in developing and managing budgets
- ability to coordinate and manage recreational programs and events
- skilled in public relations and community outreach
- capacity to train and mentor staff
- experience with facility management and scheduling
- ability to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends
Job Duties
- Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff
- processes employee concerns and problems
- directs work
- counsels, disciplines, and completes 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 activities and programs to civic groups, community organizations, schools, the public, or other individuals and groups
- 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
- provides information and input regarding facility and program activities, services, and needs
- performs other related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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