Program Leader – Department of Parks and Recreation

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Program Leader – Department of Parks and Recreation

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Program Leader – Department of Parks and Recreation





Salary



$41,932.00 - $48,221.00 Annually





Location



Gwinnett County, GA







Job Type



Full-Time Merit





Job Number



25-03446







Department



Parks and Recreation





Opening Date



10/17/2025







Closing Date



11/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern





FLSA



Non-Exempt










+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions






Class Summary






Job Description

The Program Leader will be serving as a key liaison for community members and citizen inquiries addressing questions and concerns related to recreational programs, special events, and facility rentals.

This role involves developing and maintaining structured schedules for rentals, and programs in collaboration with staff, vendors, and contract instructors, while aligning activities with departmental goals.

Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for i mplementing program and event development, staff training, and leading community outreach efforts to ensure inclusive and responsive service delivery.




Essential Duties

+ Coordinating and supervising daily operations, including cash handling, staff scheduling and training, marketing, and public engagement

+ Overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs, activities, and special events for diverse age groups and socioeconomic communities

+ Developing curriculum, coordinating with contract instructors, and ensuring programs align with departmental goals and community needs

+ Managing rental bookings for a wide variety of indoor and outdoor facilities, including, historic sites, community rooms, dance and art studios, pavilions, meadows, athletic fields, gymnasiums, and tennis courts, skate parks, dog parks, and other recreational spaces

+ Maintaining accurate records including registrations, attendance, deposits, financial documentation, and facility usage reports



Public Speaking



+ Facilitating clear communication and services between patrons, sports associations, internal departments, and agency partners

+ Supporting marketing and outreach efforts to promote programs and increase participation

+ Addressing groups and individuals in a public setting to express the department missions and goals

+ A cting as the Master of Ceremonies for events, and programs



Other Job Requirements/Information

+ This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays

+ Interpersonal skills, as applied to interaction with subordinate staff, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc.

sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

+ Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills

+ Familiarity with point-of-sale systems, scheduling software, and record-keeping tools is an asset

+ M otivation to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment



Grade



+ The Grade for this position is B221.

The salary will be based on education and experience



Minimum Qualifications



+ Associate degree in Parks and Recreation, Health and Human Services, Senior Services, or a related field AND

+ One year of related experience

+ Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered


+ Valid driver's license

+ CPR Certification (within 6 months of employment)

+ First Aid Certification (within 6 months of employment)



Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications



+ Associate degree in Recreation, Education, Public Service or Hospitality AND

+ Two years of recreational program experience



For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/classspecs/newprint/18674)

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

For more information about this department, please click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/departments/communityservices/parksandrecreation) .






Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested.

If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com.

This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.






Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.

Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.

On average, our employees’ benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!

In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own.

For employees’ medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!

Health

+ Medical plans for active and retired employees
+ Dental and vision plans
+ Prescription drug plan

Wellness

+ Onsite Employee Wellness Center
+ 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
+ Immunizations
+ Wellness education and incentive programs
+ Annual wellness fair

Family and Career

+ Training and professional development opportunities
+ Family planning benefits
+ Four weeks of paid parental leave

Time

+ Annual/Sick Leave
+ 12 paid holidays per calendar year
+ 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year

Money

+ Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
+ Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
+ Health Savings Account (HSA) available
+ Retirement and Savings Plans
+ 401(a) Defined Contribution
+ 457 (b) Deferred Compensation
+ Longevity pay
+ Tuition reimbursement
+ Financial education programs

Protection

+ Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
+ Short-term and long-term disability
+ Critical illness and accident insurance
+ Hospital indemnity insurance
+ Identity theft protection

To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/benefitsinformation) .










01

Have you completed a degree in Parks and Recreation, Health and Human Services, Senior Services, Education, Public Service or Hospitality?



+ Have not completed a degree in the specified fields of study

+ Completed associate degree in the specified fields of study

+ Completed bachelor's degree in the specified fields of study

+ Completed master's degree or higher in the specified fields of study





02

How many years of recreational program experience do you have working in the setting?



+ none

+ less than 1 year

+ 1 year to less than 2 years

+ 2 years to less than 3 years

+ 3 years to less than 4 years

+ 4 years to less than 5 years

+ 5 years to less than 6 years

+ 6 years to less than 7 years

+ 7 years to less than 8 years

+ 8 years to less than 9 years

+ 9 years to less than 10 years

+ 10 or more years





03

Please describe this experience and include program activities/special event planning.

If you do not have this experience, please respond N/A.







04

Are you able to work a variety of hours, including weekends, daytime, holidays, and evenings?



+ Yes

+ No





05

Please describe experience with scheduling, reserving rental facilities, and working on rental reservation system.

If you do not have this experience, please respond N/A.







06

Please describe your experience working with athletics in a recreational setting.

If you do not have this experience, please respond N/A.







07

Please describe your experience in working with non-profit and/or volunteer run programs.

If you do not have this experience, please respond N/A.







08

What is your experience level working with under-served populations such as groups that have limited or no access to resources.

These groups may include people who are socioeconomically disadvantaged; people with limited English proficiency; geographically isolated or educationally disenfranchised people; people of color as well as those of ethnic and national origin minorities; individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs; and seniors.



+ None

+ Very little

+ Occasional

+ Often

+ Extensive





09

Please describe your experience working with the under-served populations.

If you do not have this experience, please respond N/A.






Required Question








Employer

Gwinnett County





Address

75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046





Phone

770.822.7915 770.822.7923





Website

http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com

Required Skill Profession

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