Recreation Program Supervisor

Gwinnett County; Georgia; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gwinnett County is seeking a Program Supervisor to develop, oversee, and schedule daily recreation programs and facility events at the Lilburn Activity Building. The role includes supervising staff, evaluating performance, and handling hiring and disciplinary actions.

Responsibilities also cover safety, permits, budget oversight, and coordination with departments to meet programming needs. The position may require varied hours, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Parks and Recreation, Health and Human Services, Senior Services, or a closely related field.
• Two years of related recreation support experience.
• Valid Driver's License.
• CPR and First Aid Certification (within 6 months of hire).

Responsibilities

• Developing, overseeing, and scheduling daily recreation programs and facility events.
• Supervising staff: prioritizing, assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, and hiring/disciplinary recommendations.
• Ensuring safety and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Managing budgets, cash handling, and purchasing; processing permits and records.
• Coordinating activities with internal and external departments and marketing programs.

Skills

Recreation program supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

The Program Supervisor will be responsible for developing, overseeing, and scheduling the daily activities of recreation-related programs and facility events at the Lilburn Activity Building. The incumbent will be responsible for supervising staff, including prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.

Essential Duties

• Ensuring safety of program participants and facility operations in respective areas of the County, as well as maintaining a healthy and safe working environment
• Implementing and scheduling programming and special events for the facility, parks, pavilions, and athletic fields
• Communicating, developing, and enforcing guidelines, policies, and procedures in relation to facility user groups
• Completing and processing paperwork and permit requests, including handling the permitting of all rentals, including indoor/outdoor recreation, athletic, and pavilion facilities, as well as preparing and maintaining various records and forms regarding program objectives, evaluations, rules, regulations, ordinances, and financial statuses
• Handling daily operations, including facility maintenance oversight, cash handling, and preparing, maintaining, and monitoring budgets and purchasing, and completing Civic Rec entries for camps, programs, and classes
• Implementing and coordinating activities with internal and external departments to determine programming needs
• Evaluating program objectives and marketing strategies, as well as advertising and communicating about upcoming programs and events in multi-media platforms, including outreach events
• Receiving and resolving complaints and interacting with user groups, the public, and volunteers involved in public relations
• Overseeing youth development programs, including camps and adventure days out
• Performing other duties of a similar nature or level

Public Speaking Duties

• Addressing coworkers, supervisors, the general public, etc., in a public setting to express the department's missions and goals
• Interacting with user groups, associations, and other agencies

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job may work a variety of hours, weekends, daytime, evenings, and/or holidays.

Grade

• The grade for this position is a grade B32(1). Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Parks and Recreation, Health and Human Services, Senior Services, or a closely related field AND
• Two years of related recreation support experience
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above, will also be considered.
• Valid Driver's License
• CPR and First Aid Certification (within 6 months of hire)

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here.

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

About Gwinnett County

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more.

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more.

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

Integrity: We believe in honesty, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below.

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