Hybrid Recreation Coordinator (Temp PT) at City of Alpharetta, GA

About the Department

Under general direction of the Recreation Supervisor II, creates, develops, and oversees innovative community programs, including but not limited to toddler, youth, adult, adaptive and senior programs, paid and free events, youth enrichment classes and camps, educational workshops, special events; establish and foster relationships with community partners.   
**This is a Temp P/T position.**

Position Duties

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification.  The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position. In addition, specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and may not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position.

• Works with a team to create, develop, and oversee programming to include instructional classes, social opportunities, special events, and camps.
• Assist the team with adaptive programming and involvement with the North Fulton Special Needs Task Force. 
• Establishes and fosters relationships with community partners.
• Performs administrative and marketing duties including, but not limited to inputting information into ActiveNet, submitting activity guide information, social media marketing, writing news releases, creating marketing collateral,  handling volunteer and contractor legalities. 
• Coordinates daily work activities; organizes and prioritizes work; monitors status of work in progress and evaluates completed work; accomplishes the department's mission and goals by adhering to established policies, procedures and guidelines and setting a positive example.
• Ensures adherence to established safety procedures.
• Plans, coordinates, and schedules assigned activities and events; monitors enrollment and vendor contracts; prepares vendor pay requests/reports; develops informational and operational handbooks as needed for parents, volunteers, vendors and participants.
• Assists supervisor in recommending policies, developing program and facility maintenance standards, and ensuring adherence to established guidelines; monitors inventory of equipment and supplies; makes recommendations to supervisor for purchase of major activity/event equipment and supplies. Purchases basic equipment and supplies for activity/event.
• Handles questions from the public regarding department activities and events; receives and addresses complaints/comments in person via email or telephone.
• Coordinates facility reservations and processes facility rentals by groups, organizations, and businesses as assigned.
• Facilitates communication and collaboration between department and community groups, youth associations, schools, civil organizations, etc.
• Works with other City departments and other agencies to facilitate various activities and events.
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, standards, rules, and regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred
• Must be able to work varying hours, including afternoons, evenings, weekends and/or holidays assigned.
• Recreation, special events, or other community service activities, such as aquatics, sports, games, arts, crafts, or other special community programs for people with disabilities is desirable.
• First aid and safety practices.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.  
• Word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, and other related software.
• Facilities, equipment, and staffing needed to provide recreation, special events, or special community services to the community.

• Behavioral and physical management, including appropriate de-escalation techniques. Ability to work 20-29 hours per week, part-time.
• Possession of a valid Georgia Class C driver's license.

Ability to:

• Read, write, and speak the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
• Organize and direct a variety of recreation, special events, or special community service activities and programs.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Keep records and prepare reports.
• Express and relate ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Develop program related policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, reach, twist, talk, and demonstrate manual dexterity.   Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, grasp and perform light lifting. 
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; read computer screens and printed documents and operate the equipment. 
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction; hearing is sufficient to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Qualifications

Supplemental Information This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Alpharetta and the employee and is subject to modifications as the needs and requirements of the position change.
The City of Alpharetta is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.  All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Employee Manual & Benefits Handbook or bona fide occupational qualifications).
In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the City of Alpharetta is committed to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which it serves. Alcohol and drug abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of City’s employees and to the security of the City’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, the City is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if they have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Alpharetta will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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