Leisure Services Coordinator

Leisure Services CoordinatorThis is an opportunity to contribute to a great team which helps keep this City vital, safe, and functioning well. The City of Newnan offers a work environment within an established and growing community that will provide professional development and the opportunity to make a difference.Located just off I-85 south of Atlanta, Newnan is perfect for the young and old alike. With 41,000 residents, Newnan is a growing community with a small town feel which is both traditional and yet, progressive. Newnan offers rich cuisine, historical architecture, and the kindness and charm of the residents who represent "Southern Living" in this picturesque landscape.The City of Newnan is looking for a full-time Leisure Services Coordinator for our new Leisure Services Department.Are you a creative and energetic person who enjoys event and facility management? If so, The City of Newnan's Leisure Services Department is looking for you. As the mission and duties of the department grow, we are excited to hire a Coordinator of Leisure Services to assist with the overall management and operation of community facilities and events.Respond to public inquiries regarding programs and facilitiesSchedule and execute tours of parks and facilitiesAssist in promoting city sponsored programs, events, and rental facilitiesWhat do you need to do this job?University Degree or Certificate in Leisure Services/Recreation or related field andMinimum of 1 year experience in coordinating public facilities orEquivalent experience and educationBe a highly motivated team playerConsiderable knowledge of facilities, operations and techniques used in a community recreation programAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, participants, community leaders and the general publicEffective organizing skillsWork ScheduleDue to the nature of the job, some night, weekend and holiday work will be required as well as working during standard business hours.Starting salary $22.65/hourPosition is Full-time, non-exempt and eligible for our excellent benefit options:Health, Dental, Vision for employee and family at remarkably affordable pricing, plan available with no cost to employeeBasic Life Insurance for employee and family at no cost to employee, additional Voluntary Life options for employee and familyHealthcare Flexible Spending Account linked to provider for ease of useShort-term and Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance options availableRetirement benefits-10% into 401a account457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan options with up to an additional 3% matchTuition Reimbursement Program for continued educationEmployee Assistance ProgramVacation - Holiday - Sick - Comp paid time accrualsApplications will be accepted on a continuous basis until the number of qualified applicants has been received or until the position is filled. This posting may close at any time without notice.The City of Newnan's goal is to hire and provide a highly qualified workforce, to employ, train and maintain a quality workforce of highly effective and efficient individuals; to treat City staff with fairness, respect and dignity; to create and foster a healthy work environment promoting high morale, ethics and job satisfaction; to encourage employees to identify opportunities which will improve efficiency and effectiveness.The City of Newnan is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We value inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Newnan, GA. The City of Newnan does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender orientation, national origin, disability or any category protected by applicable federal or state law. All candidates are encouraged to apply.