Recreation Center Supervisor

DeKalb County; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County in Decatur, GA is seeking a Recreation Center Supervisor to coordinate staff and supervise operations, scheduling, budgeting, and customer service for community programs. You will lead staff, manage program calendars, handle deposits and records, ensure safety compliance, and liaise with management to improve services at the center.

The role requires an Associate's degree and three years of recreation programming experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Parks & Recreation or related field required.
• Three years of experience in recreation programming.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff and schedules.
• Develops program calendars and coordinates facility use.
• Manages budgeting, deposits, and purchasing within approved parameters.
• Ensures safety procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Responds to citizen inquiries and handles registrations.

Education

Associate's degree in Parks & Recreation

Job description

Grade: 16 Salary Range: $24.19 - $38.95/hour depending on experience FLSA: Non-Exempt

Purpose of Classification: The purpose of this classification is to supervise and coordinate activities and staff at an assigned recreation center.

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. Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; and acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures. Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate. Coordinates, facilitates, and implements recreation and fitness programs and activities that meet the ever-changing needs and physical, social and emotional interests of the community; develops and distributes schedules for various programs, classes, and activities; leads activities, teaches classes, or secures individuals to lead/teach classes; provides planning and setup support for activities; and promotes programs and activities. Coordinates facility use; maintains master calendar; schedules facility rentals; prepares for scheduled events; sets-up meeting rooms and sports courts; decorates for special events; maintains related documentation; and opens and closes facility. Performs routine budgeting and bookkeeping functions for the center; assists in developing and implementing recreation center budget; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; prepares daily bank deposit; gathers funds; verifies counts; prepares deposit statements; deposits funds; maintains related documentation. Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies; purchases supplies according to established budgetary parameters; repairs equipment; performs routine maintenance and cleaning tasks as required; ensures proper maintenance and storage of all equipment and supplies; and maintains inventory records. Ensures the maintenance of the recreation center; conducts regular inspections of facilities; schedules required maintenance and repairs for the facility; and supervises the cleanliness of the building. Performs general customer service and administrative duties as required; receives and responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints of citizens regarding recreation programs, policies and/or personnel; processes participant registrations; assists customers; answers the telephone and greets visitors; prepares reports and correspondence; maintains documentation; and enters computer data, etc. Ensures center compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; enforces and ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; and initiates necessary actions to correct deviations or violations.

Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree in Parks & Recreation or a related field required; three 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 33791
• Job Category Parks & Recreation
• Posting Date 06/25/2026, 02:00 PM
• Locations 1300 Commerce Dr, Decatur, GA, 30030, US