Program Leader - Dacula Recreation Center

Program Leader - Dacula Recreation Center

Salary

$43,609.00 Annually

Location

Gwinnett County, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Merit

Job Number

26-03904

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

07/13/2026

Closing Date

7/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
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Class Summary

Job Description

The Program Leader will be overseeing daily operations at the new Dacula Recreation Center under the direction of the Supervisor. The position's responsibilities will include serving as a key liaison for community members and citizen inquiries, addressing questions and concerns related to recreational and athletic programs, special events, and facility rentals. The incumbent will be developing, planning, implementing, and evaluating curricula for year-round camps, youth and athletic programs, classes, and special events, for diverse populations with a focus on camps, teens, and senior adults, as well as coordinating with contract instructors and vendors to ensure quality programming.

Essential Duties

• Supporting, scheduling, coordinating, permitting, cash handling, record keeping, reporting preparation, and overseeing the facility usage and staff
• Aligning activities with departmental goals and the recreational needs of the community
• Communicating upcoming programs, activities, and special events through community outreach initiatives, electronic media platforms, and other promotional channels to increase public awareness, participation, and engagement
• Participating in required meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities to maintain knowledge, compliance, and operational effectiveness
• Serving as a positive role model to mentor young adults to encourage participation, responsibility, and community involvement

Public Speaking

• Addressing staff groups and individuals in a public setting to express the departments missions and goals
• Acting as the Master of Ceremonies for events and programs
• Acting as a liaison for Youth Athletic Associations, volunteers, vendors, contract instructors, and partner groups

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job requires fingerprinting.
• This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after-hours, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with staff, management, and community members
• Demonstration of strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and scheduling software

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, or senior services

• 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 drivers 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, or hospitality AND
• Two years of recreational program experience

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge, skills, and physical requirements, please click here

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

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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

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01

Have you completed a degree in parks and recreation, health and human services, senior services, recreation, education, or hospitality?

• Have not completed a degree in the specified fields of study
• Completed associate degree in the specified fields of study
• Completed bachelors degree in the specified fields of study
• Completed masters degree or higher in the specified fields of study

02

How many years of experience do you have working in a recreation 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

Describe your recreation setting experience. If none, type N/A.

04

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

• Yes
• No

05

Are you able to accept the position if offered at the rate of $43,609? This is non-negotiable.

• Yes
• No

06

Describe your experience with Microsoft Office Suite. If none, type N/A.

07

Describe your experience with scheduling and permitting. If none, type N/A.

08

Describe your experience in planning and facilitating special events. If none, type N/A.

09

Describe your experience in planning and facilitating camps and youth programs. If none, type N/A.

10

Describe your experience in planning and facilitating active adult/senior programs. If none, type N/A.

11

Describe your experience working with sports management. If none, type N/A.

12

Describe your experience in dealing with non-profit and/or volunteer-run programs. If none, type 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