Recreation Program Manager

2 months ago


Macon, Georgia, United States GeorgiaGov Full time

Job Summary:

The Recreation Supervisor will assist in implementing recreational programs by providing input into developing a comprehensive recreation program. The successful candidate will conduct recreational activities, teaching decision-making and social skills, improving physical fitness, and offering leisure options.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Under general supervision, instructs youth with an evidence-based recreation program.
  • Performs or directs youth in a specific area of assignment as part of the recreation and leisure program that includes an organized, evidence-based agenda.
  • Adapts instructional methods and materials to meet the youth's varying needs, abilities, and interests.
  • Counsels and instructs youth in the habits of daily living and social routines.
  • Oversees/supervises the part-time recreational workers.
  • Estimates materials needed for inventory and specific areas, including cost.
  • Instructs youth through lectures and demonstrations of the method and techniques.
  • Plans and coordinates a comprehensive evidence-based program for the facility population.
  • Maintains daily records of service delivery in a recreation and leisure log book.
  • Identifies staff development and training needs and ensures that training is provided.
  • Coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of the Recreation Worker (if applicable).
  • Oversees the recreation and leisure program to ensure compliance with DJJ policies.
  • Ensures that coverage is in place to deliver recreation and leisure to all youth daily.
  • Participates in the interview and selection process of recreation staff.
  • Communicates regularly with facility HR staff on any recreation staff vacancy.
  • Conducts rounds (dorm/housing units) to ensure youth on Isolation & Protective Custody are provided services as required.
  • Develops monthly and out-of-school recreation & leisure schedules.
  • Responsible for preparing requisitions for recreation and leisure supplies (replacing supplies as needed).
  • Conducts quarterly inventories of the recreation and leisure supplies.
  • Assists with PBIS events and activities (when applicable).
  • Attends meetings as required.
  • Conducts monthly recreation staff meetings.
  • Attends facility managing team meetings as needed to aid in recreation support of the youth (special needs).
  • Assists with the facility accreditation process in the area of recreation services (when applicable).

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Associate degree in area of assignment from an accredited college or university.
  • OR Vocational/Technical degree in area of assignment from accredited college AND One year of experience in the area of assignment.
  • OR One year of experience required at the lower-level Practical Instructor 1 (EDT010) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or University in the related field.
  • Experience in conducting structured recreational activities with the goals of teaching, decision making, and improving physical fitness.
  • Experience delivering and facilitating structured leisure with the goals of teaching social skills.
  • Experience working with youth in a secure facility.
  • Experience supervising lower-level staff.
  • Experience managing a recreation and leisure program for youth.

Additional Information:

May be required to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays.

This is an internal and external job announcement.

This is an unclassified position.

The selected applicant for the position will be subject to a reference check and criminal background check, where applicable.

GeorgiaGov is an equal employment opportunity employer.



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