Program Coordinator - Parks & Rec

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayette County Parks and Recreation in Fayetteville, GA is seeking a full-time coordinator to oversee recreation programs and events. You will manage classes, day camps, and special activities, coordinate facility use, and coordinate with community partners.

The role involves reporting, promotions, registrations, and volunteer recruitment, with a starting salary noted below. Benefits are included as part of a full-time position within the Parks and Recreation Department.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of a baccalaureate degree in a related field.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties, typically after an apprenticeship/internship or similar position for 1–2 years.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Georgia driver's license for the vehicle/equipment operated.

Responsibilities

• Schedules, coordinates, and administers classes, activities, day camps, special events, and field trips.
• Prepares and maintains reports, schedules, and payment requests; collects program fees.
• Prepares and submits promotional materials and news releases.
• Schedules and coordinates the use of recreation facilities and equipment by outside groups.
• Attends youth association meetings and other district, state, and national meetings.
• Establishes and maintains partnerships with external organizations.
• Processes refunds and maintains credits.
• Researches and explores new opportunities and classes for the community.
• Seeks out and manages volunteers for classes and programs.
• Assists with registration for all department programs.
• Communicates the Parks and Recreation Mission Statement, goals and objectives and expected Code of Conduct to all participants.
• Always acts as an agent of Fayette County and an advocate for Parks and Recreation.
• Helps administer Parks and Recreation special events.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

This is a full-time position with benefits. This position is responsible for coordinating recreation programs for the Parks and Recreation Department.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

1. Schedules, coordinates, and administers classes, activities, day camps, special events, and field trips.
2. Prepares and maintains reports, schedules, and payment requests; collects program fees.
3. Prepares and submits promotional materials and news releases.
4. Schedules and coordinates the use of recreation facilities and equipment by outside groups.
5. Attends youth association meetings and other district, state, and national meetings.
6. Establishes and maintains partnerships with external organizations.
7. Processes refunds and maintains credits.
8. Researches and explores new opportunities and classes for the community.
9. Seeks out and manages volunteers for classes and programs.
10. Assists with registration for all department programs.
11. Communicates the Parks and Recreation Mission Statement, goals and objectives and expected Code of Conduct to all participants.
12. Always acts as an agent of Fayette County and an advocate for Parks and Recreation.
13. Helps administer Parks and Recreation special events.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's licenses issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Starting Salary - $52,954.36