Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator

Columbus Consolidated Government; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Consolidated Government in Columbus, GA seeks a professional to support therapeutic programming with planning, coordination, and public-facing duties.

Responsibilities include designing program plans, responding to public requests, attending staff meetings, communicating with user groups, preparing reports, officiating games, and helping secure recreation centers. The role emphasizes continuous process improvement and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles and practices of recreational programming.
• Knowledge of record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records management techniques.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of athletic and recreational games.
• Skill in problem solving and decision-making.
• Skill in officiating sporting events.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Create and design plans and specifications using background information for programs to meet citizen needs.
• Receive and handle requests, complaints, or concerns from the public; resolve conflicts within area of responsibility.
• Attend regular staff meetings to review progress, budgets, strategies, and plans.
• Maintain communications with user groups to ensure effective use of facilities and programs.
• Prepare reports, memos, and correspondence concerning area of responsibility.
• Officiate recreation program games and contests, transport participants.
• Assist in securing, opening, and closing recreation centers.
• Continuously improve operations, workflows, and provide customer-driven service.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Officiating sporting events

Oral and written communication

Education

High school education

Specialized training / apprenticeship

Job description

Columbus Consolidated Government in Columbus, GA seeks a professional to support therapeutic programming with planning, coordination, and public-facing duties.

Responsibilities include designing program plans, responding to public requests, attending staff meetings, communicating with user groups, preparing reports, officiating games, and helping secure recreation centers. The role emphasizes continuous process improvement and teamwork.