• Job Description

  Req#: 4389542
  This position is located within the PARKS Department, at the Jennie T. Anderson Theater. This position will be responsible for coordinating, planning, and implementing performing arts programs, as well as managing facility rentals. This positions duties also include marketing and event management; budget management; community outreach; audience building and retention; general upkeep of the facility.
  
  
  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; 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.
  
  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 serviceable, 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 three 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
  
  May be required to possess and maintain a Lifeguard Instructor (Instructor Trainer preferred), CPRO & AED Instructor, First Aid Instructor and Aquatics Facility Operator (or Certified Pool Operator) license. May be required to possess and maintain a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
  
  Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. 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, pottery chemicals or rude/irate customers.
  
  EEO Statement
  
  Cobb County is an equal opportunity employer. Cobb County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

• About the company

  Cobb County is a county in the US state of Georgia, located in the Atlanta metropolitan area in the north central portion of the state.

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