Recreation Services Activity Coordinator - Recreation Services Division

City of Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holiday

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Pension Plan

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

The City of Savannah Recreation & Leisure Services Department is seeking a Recreation Services Activity Coordinator to plan, organize and execute a variety of indoor and outdoor activities heavily used in our centers. You will lead activities, monitor facilities, and support events with flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities include developing programs, handling registrations and payments, ensuring participant safety, and coordinating with partners.

Qualifications

• Requires High School graduation or GED plus two years in leisure services, education or recreation.
• First Aid/CPR certification required or obtainable within six months.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and acceptable driving history.
• Background check and post-offer medical screening required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and evaluate programs in a recreation center or park facility.
• Provide customer service, handle registrations and collect fees.
• Ensure safety of participants and enforce rules and regulations.
• Schedule activities and space, and assist with events and field trips.
• May drive a city vehicle to transport participants or travel to locations.
• May serve as manager on duty when Center Supervisor is unavailable.

Skills

Customer service

Registration handling

Safety awareness

Interpersonal relations

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Office equipment

Computers

Job description

Purpose

The City of Savannah Recreation & Leisure Services Department has the perfect opportunity for you as a Recreation Services Activity Coordinator. In this role you will plan, organize and execute a variety of indoor and outdoor recreational activities that will be heavily utilized in our various recreation centers. This position, under minimal supervision, is responsible for leading various activities within a recreation center or park facility, monitoring equipment buildings, and supplies.

This position may require nights and weekend shifts.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop, lead and evaluate programs and activities in a recreation center or park facility.
• Provide customer service, registration, and handling of funds in a recreation center or park facility through telephone, emails, web site, social media and walk in patrons and customers for information, program registration, center daily use and rentals.
• Ensure safety of participants/spectators involved in after-school, summer, or other recreational programs.
• Enforce rules and regulations.
• Collect fees and take registrations for recreational programs and facility rentals.
• Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas.
• Handle inquiries and complaints from public.
• Some programs may require driving a city vehicle to transport participants or commute to a different location.
• Assist with department events and field trips.
• May serve as the manager on duty if the Center Supervisor is not available.
• Schedules activities and facility space for various groups and organizations.
• Creates recruiting strategies for program participation.
• Creates partnerships with other like agencies to maximize participation levels.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by two (2) years of experience working in leisure services, education or the recreation field; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

First Aid/CPR certification required or must obtain within six (6) months of employment. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

Work Hours: Varies Work Location: Varies

(May require evening and weekend shifts)

Schedule will be flexible and may change periodically to accommodate City programs, events, and facility rentals

Additional Information

• Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures. Knowledge of training techniques.
• Knowledge of accounting and record keeping techniques. Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of city regulations. Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in the use of computers and other standard office equipment. Skill in organization and record keeping.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

City Of Savannah Employee Benefits

Overview of Benefits

• Paid Holiday
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
• Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
• Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
• Retirement Seminars
• PPO Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Health & Wellness Incentives
• Long Term Disability
• Excellence and Service Recognition
• Employee Development and In-Service Training
• Educational Assistance Program
• Uniform Allowance (select positions)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts and Memberships
• Employee Relations
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Pretax Parking Deductions
• Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program
• Domestic Partnership Benefits
• Healthcare
• PPO Medical Plus Plan
• PPO Medical Basic Plan
• Dental Plus Plan
• Dental Basic Plan
• Vision Service Plan
• Life Insurance
• Basic Life and ADD
• Supplemental Life Employee
• Supplemental Life Spouse
• Supplemental Life Child

Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.