The Town of Garner is seeking a creative, energetic parks and recreation professional to join the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department to support the growth of its athletic and recreational programs. The position performs professional and administrative work developing, promoting, and conducting a variety of athletic and recreational programs and activities for youth and adults. The ideal candidate will have experience collaborating with team members and the community, a keen awareness of innovations in the parks and recreation sector, and a commitment to public service. This position requires a flexible schedule that includes evening and weekend hours as needed to support the Department’s programs and services. Regular work hours are expected to be Tuesday through Saturday, 12 pm to 9 pm.

• Plans and delivers recreation programs and activities with an emphasis on athletic programming including recreational sports leagues; researches, plans, coordinates and implements programs in assigned areas such as pre-school, youth, teen, and adults.
• Plans new or enhanced activities, classes and programs in assigned areas; figures costs; monitors registration, researches potential additional programs and events; purchases supplies and monitors budget.
• Lead or conducts programs and related activities, including leagues and tournaments, answers parent and participant questions about events and concerns.
• Works with marketing team to design promotional materials and advertise programs; maintains participant statistics; maintains records for leagues, programs, and activities.
• Plans summer or school break camp activities and programs involving youth and teens; oversees activities; oversees work of contracted instructors, seasonal employees, facility attendants and volunteers.
• Assists with recruiting, training, scheduling, and supervising volunteers, instructors, contractors, and part-time staff; submits payroll.
• Assures participant safety and security; calls for medical or law enforcement support when needed.
• Oversees facility operations during events; assists with coordinating or scheduling building maintenance and room set-up; works with public rentals and use of space.
• Assists other departmental staff with the details of special town and departmental events; Assists with department accreditation.
• May operate a passenger vehicle for trips and outings. Performs related tasks as required.

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in parks and recreation, sports management or related field and a minimum of 2 years of recreation programming experience is required

A driver's license valid in North Carolina and a good driving record are required.

Certified Recreation & Parks Professional (CPRP) preferred; or the ability to obtain the certification within 12 months of employment.


Applicants must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications.

The salary posted is the full salary range for this position. The starting annual salary is expected to be in the range of $47,257.60 - $61,422.40 depending on qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer