What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Leader position at Chatham County, GA?
Discover the best of suburban and urban living in Chatham County, Coastal Georgia. This welcoming community offers an excellent balance for living, working, and enjoying life. As the fifth-oldest county in Georgia and the largest outside of Atlanta, Chatham County has a lot to offer. You'll love our beautiful riverfront, which includes the city of Savannah and a three-mile beach on Tybee Island. Chatham County Government is supported by over 2,100 diverse team members across 40 departments, all dedicated to serving the county. We draw talent nationwide by providing outstanding benefits, competitive salaries, and growth opportunities. Join Team Chatham today!
Description
Do you have one (1) year of experience as a leader or participant in organized recreation or athletic activities? If so, we welcome you to join our team. Apply today for an opportunity to be our next Recreation Leader at Chatham County Parks and Recreation.
Examples of Duties
Under the general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, you will
- Organize and lead participants in various recreational activities.
- Assist in planning activities and events for senior citizens, teens, and children.
- Perform routine support work in park operations.
- Open and close the park and facilities.
- Supervise various groups of indoor and outdoor youth and adult activities.
- Maintain records of facility rentals, classes, and inventory and enforce facility rules.
- Recruit exercise instructors for additional classes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED, and
- At least one (1) year of experience as a leader or participant in organized and varied recreation and athletic activities; or
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
- You must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team.
In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing.
Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications.
Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
