Recreation Worker

DeKalb County Government; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County Government in Decatur, Georgia, is looking for an Assistant for recreational activities to help provide leisure events for the public. The role involves assisting in various recreational programs, scheduling rentals at the Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center, and engaging with the community.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED with experience in parks and recreation. Responsibilities also include administration tasks, organizing events, and maintaining facilities.

Qualifications

• Previous equivalent experience preferred, e.g., working with children or parks and recreation experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting recreation programs and activities.
• Schedule and coordinate private rentals at the arts center.
• Organize arts and crafts at the recreation facility.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

The purpose of this classification is to assist in providing recreational activities and events for the leisure and enjoyment of the public. Duties vary depending on assignment.

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.

Recreation Centers

• Assists in conducting recreation programs and activities.
• Assists recreation staff in conducting sports, games and events.
• Organizes arts and crafts at a recreation facility.
• Conducts and organizes story‑telling sessions for children.
• Organizes social gatherings and community programs.
• Sets up for program activities and serves as an on‑site assistant.
• Maintains facilities and equipment.
• Assists staff by making needed equipment available and monitoring use.
• Observes and/or participates in activities.
• Assists in maintaining order in compliance with established rules.
• Provides routine information on facility rules and division activities to participants and the public.

Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center

• Schedules and coordinates private rentals of center, administers rental contracts and collects fees and payments.
• Provides administrative duties and support, answering phones, greets and directs visitors, schedules appointments, responds to inquiries, and orders supplies.
• Maintains equipment, troubleshoots problems, and schedules outside maintenance for equipment malfunctions.

Horse Farm

• Recruits program participants and volunteers; institutes a functional Booster Club to help support all programs at center; and hosts annual special events to attract members of the community to become part of the growth of the facility.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; previous equivalent experience preferred, e.g., working with children or parks and recreation experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.