Salary: $53,579.84 Annually Location : Parks and Recreation Department Marietta, GA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 04344 Department: Parks Opening Date: 08/07/2025 Closing Date: 8/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Grade Code: 110 Position Information This position is responsible for coordinating the planning, implementation, and oversight of recreational programming within the Cobb PARKS Athletic Unit. The role includes managing day-to-day operations of assigned parks and facilities, with a focus on adult athletic league management, independent youth athletic association partnerships, and park/pavilion rentals. Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plans, organizes, and oversees multiple adult athletic leagues, including registration, scheduling, staffing, and rule enforcement.
- Manages day-to-day park operations within an assigned section, including athletic field rentals and pavilion reservations.
- Serves as the primary liaison with independent youth athletic associations to ensure effective communication and smooth facility usage.
- Supervises part-time staff, including scheduling, training, and performance management.
- Coordinates with operations and maintenance staff to ensure fields, facilities, and amenities are safe, clean, and ready for use.
- Assists with special events, tournaments, and departmental initiatives as needed.
- Maintains records, compiles reports, and ensures compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Essential Functions Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals. Coordinates daily work activities: organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; creates and distributes staff schedules; ensures adequate staffing for programs and events; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff; assists with complex/problem situations; provides technical expertise; and trains staff in operational policies and procedures. Plans, implements, and coordinates diversified, specialized recreation and sports programs and for assigned facilities: develops program services and activities; schedules classes, leagues, events and programs; reserves facilities and schedules grounds use; coordinates and supervises instructors, staff, and volunteers; provides information and direction as needed; processes participant registrations; and manages programs in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines. Coordinates facility and grounds use: maintains master calendar; schedules facility rentals; prepares for scheduled events; sets-up meeting rooms; decorates for special events; and maintains related documentation. Assists in developing and implementing budget for assigned facility, program, or event: monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; assists in obtaining and monitoring use of granted funds; maintains inventories of supplies and forms; ensures availability of adequate supplies to complete work activities; prepares and submits purchase orders; and receives/distributes incoming supply shipments. Coordinates and performs public relations for assigned facility, program, or event: provides information and answers questions; develops brochures, flyers, newsletters, calendars, and news releases; promotes facility, program, or event to civic groups, community organization, schools, the public or other individuals and groups; and prepares and makes presentations regarding services and activities offered; promotes program and facility on county website and social media outlets. Communicates with department administration, County employees, sports associations, the public, and other individuals and organizations as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems; participates in various committees; attends meetings; and provides information and input regarding facility and program activities, services, and needs. Performs and oversees maintenance of facility to keep the facility servicable, clean and in safe order for daily operations and to ensure the safety of our staff and customers. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Parks & Recreation, or related field required; supplemented by two years of experience as a Recreation Coordinator, Programmer or Specialist; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of athletic league management and recreational programming
- Experience supervising part-time staff and coordinating with maintenance
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
Licenses and Certifications Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License; Certified Parks and Recreation Professional preferred. Physical Abilities Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Sensory Requirements Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, wetness, humidity, rain, or rude/irate customers. EEO Statement Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more. 01 I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.
02 I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating see resume on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
03 Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?
04 Educational Background: Mark the highest level of education you have completed.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Advanced Degree
- None of the above
05 If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply. 06 How many years of experience do you have as a Recreation Coordinator, Programmer or Specialist?
- No experience
- Less than two years of experience
- Two to four years of experience
- Four to six years of experience
- More than six years of experience
07 Please describe the type of experience you have as a Recreation Coordinator, Programmer or Specialist. Enter N/A if this does not apply. 08 Check all that apply. Verify any experience selected below is included in the work section of your application in order for your experience to be accounted for.
- I have experience supervising, directing, and evaluating staff.
- I have experience planning, implementing, and coordinating diversified, specialized recreation and sports programs.
- I have experience developing and implementing budgets for an assigned facility.
- I don't have any of the experience listed above.
09 Are you a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional?
10 Do you have a current and valid driver's license?
11 If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following elements: a criminal background check and a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?
Required Question