Recreation Program Coordinator III - Tennis Unit

Cobb County Government; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Government seeks two Recreation Coordinators for the PARKS department in Marietta, GA. The roles will coordinate, plan, and implement specialized programming at tennis centers, with emphasis on customer service and facility management.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, scheduling, budgeting, and public relations to promote services. A Bachelor’s in Parks & Recreation and driver’s license are required; tennis programming experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Parks & Recreation or related field; 3 years' experience as Recreation Coordinator, Programmer or Specialist or equivalent combination.
• Experience in tennis programming and event scheduling is preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff and performs performance appraisals.
• Coordinates daily work activities including scheduling, staffing, and training.
• Plans, implements, coordinates diversified recreation and sports programs and facilities.
• Coordinates facility and grounds use and manages budgets for assigned facility or program.
• Coordinates public relations and promotes programs to the community.

Skills

Customer service

Facility management

Program planning

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Parks & Recreation

Job description

There are two vacant positions within the PARKS department, one at each of the following locations:

• Fair Oaks Tennis Center (1460 W Booth Rd Ext SW, Marietta, GA 30008)
• Harrison Tennis Center (2653 Shallowford Rd, Marietta, GA 30066)

These positions will be responsible coordinating, planning, and the implementation of specialized programming at one of our tennis centers. We are seeking an individual with a strong history in excellent customer service and facility management.

Please be sure to include all related tennis experience in the work section of your application.

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing 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; and trains staff in operational policies and procedures.

Plans, implements, and coordinates diversified, specialized recreation and sports programs and 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; and 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; and maintains related documentation.

Assists in developing and implementing budget for assigned facility, program, or event: 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; and receives/distributes incoming supply shipments.

Coordinates and performs public relations for assigned facility, program, or event: provides information and answers questions; develops brochures, flyers, newsletters, calendars, and news releases; promotes facility, program, or event to civic groups, community organization, schools, the public or other individuals and groups; and 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; and provides information and input regarding facility and program activities, services, and needs.

Performs and oversees maintenance of facility to keep the facility serviceable, clean and in safe order for daily operations and to ensure the safety of our staff and customers.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Parks & Recreation, or related field required; supplemented by three years of experience as a Recreation Coordinator, Programmer or Specialist; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Tennis tournament administration
• Experience with Tennis programming, organizing of events, and scheduling of leagues
• Experience running USTA tournaments

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Certified Park and Recreation Professional is preferredTasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, wetness, humidity, rain, pottery chemicals or rude/irate customers.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.