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Recreation Program Specialist III G118 - Recreation Services

Columbus Consolidated Government

Columbus Consolidated Government

Posted on Jun 27, 2025

Major Duties and Responsibilities

This position performs specialized duties in the administration and supervision of assigned recreation programs.

  • Manages and supervises or assists in the management and supervision of the day-to-day operations of an assigned recreation facility or program; plans, organizes, and evaluates daily operations including scheduling.
  • Formats and types letters, memos, reports, contracts, and other correspondence.
  • Manages, directs, and supervises the day-to-day operations of an assigned recreation facility or program; plans, organizes, and evaluates daily operations including scheduling, the development of policies and procedures, and the articulation of short-and long-term goals.
  • Plans and organizes activities and programming.
  • Interviews, hires, trains, assigns, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines assigned personnel.
  • Markets facilities and programs through special events, educational materials, and public presentations.
  • Prepares facility or program registration procedures; conducts registration; schedules teams, classes, and events.
  • Collects fees and other revenue for the recreation sports program and rental procedures.
  • Monitors and ensures compliance with all rules and regulations.
  • Coordinates the work of program or facility volunteers.
  • Responds to requests, complaints, and concerns from the general public.
  • Conducts regular staff meetings to review progress, accomplishments, budgets,
  • strategies, and plans.
  • Transports and supervises the transport of participants to off-site programs.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of budgetary administration.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of recreational services programming.
  • Skill in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
  • Skill in problem solving and decision making.
  • Skill in management and supervision.
  • Skill in operating standard office equipment including work related computer applications.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions and to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years experience or service. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Physical Requirements

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, or walking. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.

    The work is typically performed in an office or outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.