Nature Programs Supervisor & Educator

Athens Clarke County; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department seeks a proactive supervisor to plan, develop, supervise, and evaluate diverse programs, including camps, events, and environmental education initiatives.

You will lead staff and volunteers, manage contracts, coordinate publicity, and ensure safety and compliance across facilities; the role requires collaboration with community groups and strong project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree related to outdoor recreation or related field, with one year of related work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for the job.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must have or obtain within 12 months of hire Project WET, WILD, and Learning Tree Facilitator Certification and the Adopt-A-Stream Chemical and Macroinvertebrate Certification.
• Must be certified in First Aid/CPR/AED or have ability to attain within 6 months of employment.
• Must have or obtain within twelve (12) months of hire FEMA’s NIMS 100, 200, 700 and 800 level training and maintain these trainings throughout employment.
• One year of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, conducts and evaluates programs, events, activities, camps and/or tournaments.
• Supervises, trains, makes hiring recommendations and evaluates assigned employees, volunteers, and interns; handles all related concerns, directs work assignments, disciplines and counsels workers when necessary.
• Oversees program instructors and handles contract agreements with contract labor.
• Prepares specific objectives for programs and special events, and develops a written plan of action; evaluates and adjusts programs as necessary; maintains records for division/department reporting and assessment.
• Addresses needs of program participants with disabilities, and seeks higher-level assistance as needed.
• Prepares annual budget proposal for programs, events and/or projects; may assist with the development of the budget proposal.
• Coordinates volunteer needs, and assists with recruitment and training for programs and special events.
• Creates and coordinates publicity and/or promotional materials for programs and special events, including website maintenance; assists with distribution of materials.
• Prepares, coordinates and schedules appropriate facility for programs and special events by coordinating related maintenance, safety/inspections and security needs and concerns.
• Designs, constructs, maintains and collects materials for programs, displays and exhibits.
• Assists with the management of daily operations of the facility; may perform the duties of the facility supervisor when needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Program development

Communication skills

Safety awareness

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree related to outdoor recreation or related field

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department seeks a proactive supervisor to plan, develop, supervise, and evaluate diverse programs, including camps, events, and environmental education initiatives.

You will lead staff and volunteers, manage contracts, coordinate publicity, and ensure safety and compliance across facilities; the role requires collaboration with community groups and strong project management.