Part-Time Recreation Leader​/Specialist

Position Information

Recreation Leader: $17.34/hr. (Grade: 100P)

Recreation Specialist: $17.86/hr. (Grade 101P)

All positions are part-time and located in the Cobb County PARKS Department and may be filled as a Leader or Specialist, depending upon qualifications.

This position requires working varied hours Monday through Saturday, including nights and weekends.

In addition to the essential functions listed below, this position will also be responsible for the proper set up and cleanup of class equipment, disinfecting common areas, and will assist with maintaining restrooms.

Please list any experience in any field working with children or an instructor/coach or athlete in the employment history section.

For more information before submitting your application, please call the Gymnastics Center at .

Teach instructional gymnastics classes on an age appropriate level and through skill progressions. Performs additional functions: take class attendance, prepare class lesson plan, evaluate and recommend to progress to higher levels.

Part-Time Recreation Leader:

• Teach instructional gymnastics classes on an age appropriate level and through skill progressions.
• Performs additional functions: take class attendance, prepare class lesson plan, evaluate and recommend to progress to higher levels.
• Performs customer service functions: provides information or assistance regarding services, activities on the phone and in person, forms, procedures, fees, or other issues; responds to routine questions and complaints; researches problems and initiates problem resolution; and refers complaints/problems to appropriate personnel.
• Processes participant registrations, court reservations, tournament registrations, and other scheduled services and events: receives requests for classes, court times, or other scheduled services; reviews registration forms for accuracy and completeness; enters information into online database and calendars; collects and records fees; and maintains related documentation.
• Prepares facilities according to daily schedule: opens and closes facility; unlocks and locks doors; turns lights on or off; disarms and sets alarm; moves, sets up, and tears down tables, chairs, etc.; and performs routine cleaning duties such as emptying trash, sweeping floors, etc.
• Maintains attendance and punctuality within customary tolerances for this position.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Part-Time Recreation Specialist:

• Performs customer service functions: provides information or assistance regarding services, activities, forms, procedures, fees, or other issues; responds to routine questions and complaints; researches problems and initiates problem resolution; and refers complaints/problems to appropriate personnel.
• Processes participant registrations, court reservations, tournament registrations, and other scheduled services and events: receives requests for classes, court times, or other scheduled services; reviews registration forms for accuracy and completeness; enters information into online database and calendars; collects and records fees; and maintains related documentation.
• Prepares daily financial reports and deposits: counts monies received; balances cash drawers to system reports; audits transactions to locate and correct any discrepancies; closes out cash drawers; prepares and submits deposit; and maintains related documentation.
• Promotes recreational programming and events: creates and publishes promotional materials such as schedules, news releases, flyers, brochures, posters, signs, websites, social media posts etc.
• Provides administrative support: conducts tours; attends meetings; answers the telephone; prepares attendance and registration reports, memos, correspondence, and other files and records; copies and files documents; enters computer data, etc.; and maintains inventory of supplies, forms and equipment.
• Prepares facilities according to daily schedule: opens and closes facility; unlocks and locks doors; turns lights on or off; disarms and sets alarm; moves, sets up, and tears down tables, chairs, etc.; and performs routine cleaning duties such as emptying trash, sweeping floors, etc.
• Organizes, instructs and supervises assigned recreational activities, which may include youth programs, senior programs, special needs programs, fitness programs and classes, after school and summer programs, arts and crafts programs: gathers supplies and equipment; verifies completion of required…