Recreation Programs & Events Manager

City of Columbia; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Columbia is seeking a dedicated Recreation Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and implement a wide range of community programs and events within the Parks and Recreation Department. Responsibilities include sports league management, wellness programming, pool operations, and staff training.

The role requires developing partnerships with community groups, preparing budgets, and ensuring safety and quality standards across activities and facilities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of planning community recreation programs and events.
• Experience developing youth and adult recreation activities.
• Budget monitoring and program administration.
• Ability to supervise part-time and seasonal staff; establishments of partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and implements recreation activities and events.
• Develops monthly program themes and seasonal events.
• Coordinates and supervises sports leagues, clinics, and officiating staff.
• Oversees wellness, fitness programming, pool scheduling, and staff training.
• Ensures safety, policies, and equipment care; manages registrations and fees.
• Liaises with citizen groups and partners; prepares reports and budgets.

Skills

Planning

Program development

Budget monitoring

Staff supervision

Event planning

Public engagement

Communication

Sports league administration

First aid awareness

Safety procedures

Education

Associates degree in recreation or related field

Job description

City of Columbia is seeking a dedicated Recreation Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and implement a wide range of community programs and events within the Parks and Recreation Department. Responsibilities include sports league management, wellness programming, pool operations, and staff training.

The role requires developing partnerships with community groups, preparing budgets, and ensuring safety and quality standards across activities and facilities.