This position is responsible for coordinating the planning, implementation, and oversight of recreational programming within the Cobb PARKS Athletic Unit. The role includes managing day-to-day operations of assigned parks and facilities, with a focus on adult athletic league management, independent youth athletic association partnerships, and park/pavilion rentals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, and oversees multiple adult athletic leagues, including registration, scheduling, staffing, and rule enforcement.
• Manages day-to-day park operations within an assigned section, including athletic field rentals and pavilion reservations.
• Serves as the primary liaison with independent youth athletic associations to ensure effective communication and smooth facility usage.
• Supervises part-time staff, including scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Coordinates with operations and maintenance staff to ensure fields, facilities, and amenities are safe, clean, and ready for use.
• Assists with special events, tournaments, and departmental initiatives as needed.
• Maintains records, compiles reports, and ensures compliance with departmental policies and procedures.

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.

Coordinates daily work activities: organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; creates and distributes staff schedules; ensures adequate staffing for programs and events; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff; assists with complex/problem situations; provides technical expertise; and trains staff in operational policies and procedures.

Plans, implements, and coordinates diversified, specialized recreation and sports programs and for assigned facilities: develops program services and activities; schedules classes, leagues, events and programs; reserves facilities and schedules grounds use; coordinates and supervises instructors, staff, and volunteers; provides information and direction as needed; processes participant registrations; and manages programs in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines.

Coordinates facility and grounds use: maintains master calendar; schedules facility rentals; prepares for scheduled events; sets-up meeting rooms; decorates for special events; and maintains related documentation.

Assists in developing and implementing budget for assigned facility, program, or event: monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; assists in obtaining and monitoring use of granted funds; maintains inventories of supplies and forms; ensures availability of adequate supplies to complete work activities; prepares and submits purchase orders; and receives/distributes incoming supply shipments.

Coordinates and performs public relations for assigned facility, program, or event: provides information and answers questions; develops brochures, flyers, newsletters, calendars, and news releases; promotes facility, program, or event to civic groups, community organization, schools, the public or other individuals and groups; and prepares and makes presentations regarding services and activities offered; promotes program and facility on county website and social media outlets.

Communicates with department administration, County employees, sports associations, the public, and other individuals and organizations as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems; participates in various committees; attends meetings; and provides information and input regarding facility and program activities, services, and needs.

Performs and oversees maintenance of facility to keep the facility servicable, clean and in safe order for daily operations and to ensure the safety of our staff and customers.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Parks & Recreation, or related field required; supplemented by two years of experience as a Recreation Coordinator, Programmer or Specialist; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of athletic league management and recreational programming
• Experience supervising part-time staff and coordinating with maintenance
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License; Certified Parks and Recreation Professional preferred.

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, wetness, humidity, rain, or rude/irate customers.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.