Community Recreation Programs Lead

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Community enrichment through recreatio

Outdoor regional setting

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington actively seeks a Recreation Program Specialist to design and deliver engaging recreational programs for the community across ages and interests. You will develop diverse activities, events, and classes, aim for high participation, and work to enhance residents' quality of life through well-curated programs and accessible opportunities.

You will also manage budgets, supervise instructors and volunteers, and collaborate with local partners to promote programs and measure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation-related field.
• Experience in recreation programming and event planning.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Creativity in program development and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement recreational programs.
• Develop content and materials that are age-appropriate.
• Market and promote programs via various channels.
• Recruit, train, and supervise instructors and volunteers.
• Manage program budgets and financial targets.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through feedback and data analysis.

Skills

Program planning

Communication skills

Event planning

Organizational skills

Customer service

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management, Parks and Recreation, Kinesiology, or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Upington actively seeks a Recreation Program Specialist to design and deliver engaging recreational programs for the community across ages and interests. You will develop diverse activities, events, and classes, aim for high participation, and work to enhance residents' quality of life through well-curated programs and accessible opportunities.

You will also manage budgets, supervise instructors and volunteers, and collaborate with local partners to promote programs and measure