Recreation Program Specialist Iii - G118 - Recreation Services

Salary: $18.99 Hourly
Location : Columbus, GA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 2023-00000366
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division:Recreation Services
Opening Date: 11/02/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages and supervises or assists in the management and supervision of the day-to-day operations of an assigned recreation facility or program; plans, organizes, and evaluates daily operations including scheduling.
  
• Formats and types letters, memos, reports, contracts, and other correspondence.
  
• Manages, directs, and supervises the day-to-day operations of an assigned recreation facility or program; plans, organizes, and evaluates daily operations including scheduling, the development of policies and procedures, and the articulation of short-and
  
• Plans and organizes activities and programming.
  
• Interviews, hires, trains, assigns, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines assigned personnel.
  
• Markets facilities and programs through special events, educational materials, and public presentations.
  
• Prepares facility or program registration procedures; conducts registration; schedules teams, classes, and events.
  
• Collects fees and other revenue for the recreation sports program and rental procedures.
  
• Monitors and ensures compliance with all rules and regulations.
  
• Coordinates the work of program or facility volunteers.
  
• Responds to requests, complaints, and concerns from the general public.
  
• Conducts regular staff meetings to review progress, accomplishments, budgets, strategies, and plans.
  
• Transports and supervises the transport of participants to off-site programs.
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of budgetary administration.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of recreational services programming.
• Skill in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Skill in problem solving and decision making.
• Skill in management and supervision.
• Skill in operating standard office equipment including work related computer applications.
• Skill in oral and written communication

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in Recreation or a related field; in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education, three to four years of Recreation Programming or facility management experience. Have the capability to plan and teach pottery classes at all levels. Possess the ability to teach other art and craft classes for adults and children and conduct workshops to educate the public on arts and crafts activities. Must possess a valid driver's license.
Physical Requirements
The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, or walking. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required. The work is typically performed in an office or outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.
The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:

• Low-cost Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Credit Union
• Direct Deposit
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• PERK Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Free and Discounted Services
• Employee Assistance Program

Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.

• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Free Notary Services
• Ride a Metra Bus for Free
• Free Mulch
• Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection
• Sunray Cleaners discounts
• Adopt a pet for Free from Animal Control
• Driver's Training for Employee Dependents
• Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts
• River Center Discounts
• Cell Phone Carrier Discounts

Retirement Plan
The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.
Supplemental Retirement Plan
The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.
01
Which best describes your level of education?

• No High School Diploma
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Technician College
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate's Degree

02
How many years of management and supervisory experience do you have in Recreation Programming or facility management?

• None
• 0 - 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 years or more

03
Do you have any work experience in the principles and practices of recreational services programming?

• Yes
• No

04
If you answered, "yes" to the above question, please explain. If you answered, "no' just type in n/a.
05
Please list and explain any work experience you have in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
06
Please list and explain any work experience you have with the principles and practices of budgetary administration.
Required Question