Recreation Center Leader

DeKalb County; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County in Decatur, GA seeks a Recreation Programs Supervisor to manage a wide range of youth and adult activities within the parks and recreation system.

The role requires leading staff, coordinating schedules, and ensuring facilities are safe and welcoming for the public. A driver’s license is required, with responsibilities including budgeting, reporting, and outreach to the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience in recreation programming.
• Georgia driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Leads, evaluates and assigns staff; resolves employee concerns and issues; opens and closes facility.
• Supervises the cleanliness of the building and ensures adequate coverage for programs and events.
• Provides exceptional service to the community through youth and adult programs; develops innovative offerings.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program development

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The purpose of this classification is to plan, organize, and conduct a wide variety of recreational activities and events for the leisure and enjoyment of the public.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Leads, evaluates and assigns staff; resolves employee concerns and issues; opens and closes facility; supervises the cleanliness of building; assigns sufficient coverage for programs and events; provides exceptional service to community through youth and adult programs; and meets ever-changing needs and physical, social and emotional interest of individuals through innovative programs.

Enforces department policies and procedures; prepares and submits reports; develops and overlooksyearly budget; authorizes all fees and revenue transactions; conducts interviews; completes hiring and transfer of staff; organizes and schedules programs; submits training reports; establishes priorities for completion of work; plans and organizes surveys; and implements and evaluates employee programs.

Recruits program participants and volunteers; institutes functional Booster Club to help supportall programs at center; and hosts annual special events to attract members of community to becomepart of growth of facility

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required; and two years of experience in recreation programming; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’slicense.

Job Info

• Job Identification 33790


• Job Category Parks & Recreation


• Posting Date 10/29/2026, 08:58 PM


• Locations 2230 Tilson Rd, Decatur, GA, 30032, US