Part-time Recreation Leader - Be Active Gwinnett Program

Job Description
The Part-time Recreation Leader will provide on-site educational programming and assist with leading community outreach.  The successful candidate will provide a safe learning environment and have the ability to work and interact with children and youth (ages 4 to 14) and staff in a positive manner. They must be comfortable with setting up various activities for participants to plan and be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Essential Duties

• Must be able to complete administrative tasks such as processing program applications, scheduling programs with apartment complexes, mobile homes, afterschool programs, and various summer camp program.
• Be able to facilitate educational programs with youth, adults, and seniors (10 to 25 participants)
• Must be comfortable driving a large box truck and van
• Must be able to manage multiple projects, organize priorities and have a flexible schedule
• Available to work weekends and evenings for programs/events
  

Public Speaking Duties

• Leading educational programs
• Promoting upcoming programs and educate the public about the mission of Live Healthy Gwinnett at outreach events 

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job requires post-employment fingerprinting. 

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• CPR/First Aid certification within the first 90 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications

• An associate degree in exercise science, public health, or a closely related field
• One year of classroom/childcare supervisory experience

For more information about this department, please click here.No benefits are offered for this position.About Gwinnett County



Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.
 
The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.
 
Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.
 
The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.
 
In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.
 
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Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
 
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
 
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

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Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

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Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce.  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

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