Recreation Program Supervisor

Recreation Program Supervisor

Salary

$56,086.00 Annually

Location

Gwinnett County, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Merit

Job Number

26-03986

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

08/19/2026

Closing Date

9/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Class Summary

Job Description

The Program Supervisor will be responsible for developing, overseeing, and scheduling the daily activities of recreation-related programs and facility events at the Lilburn Activity Building. The incumbent will be responsible for supervising staff, including prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.

Essential Duties

• Ensuring safety of program participants and facility operations in respective areas of the County, as well as maintaining a healthy and safe working environment
• Implementing and scheduling programming and special events for the facility, parks, pavilions, and athletic fields
• Communicating, developing, and enforcing guidelines, policies, and procedures in relation to facility user groups
• Completing and processing paperwork and permit requests, including handling the permitting of all rentals, including indoor/outdoor recreation, athletic, and pavilion facilities, as well as preparing and maintaining various records and forms regarding program objectives, evaluations, rules, regulations, ordinances, and financial statuses
• Handling daily operations, including facility maintenance oversight, cash handling, and preparing, maintaining, and monitoring budgets and purchasing, and completing Civic Rec entries for camps, programs, and classes
• Implementing and coordinating activities with internal and external departments to determine programming needs
• Evaluating program objectives and marketing strategies, as well as advertising and communicating about upcoming programs and events in multi-media platforms, including outreach events
• Receiving and resolving complaints and interacting with user groups, the public, and volunteers involved in public relations
• Overseeing youth development programs, including camps and adventure days out
• Performing other duties of a similar nature or level

Public Speaking Duties

• Addressing coworkers, supervisors, the general public, etc., in a public setting to express the departments missions and goals
• Interacting with user groups, associations, and other agencies

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job may work a variety of hours, weekends, daytime, evenings, and/or holidays.

Grade

• The grade for this position is a grade B32(1). Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Parks and Recreation, Health and Human Services, Senior Services, or a closely related field AND

• Two years of related recreation support experience

• 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 and First Aid Certification (within 6 months of hire)

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and 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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Additional Information

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual's total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett's diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta's Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

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Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

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

To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here.

01

Have you completed a degree in Parks and Recreation, Health and Human Services, Senior Services, or a related field?

• 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

Indicate the specific field of study and type of degree you completed. If none, type N/A.

03

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

04

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

05

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

• Yes
• No

06

Describe your experience with scheduling, reserving rental facilities, and working on rental reservation system. If none, please type N/A.

07

Describe your experience in dealing with recreation programming and special events. If none, please type N/A.

08

Describe your experience working with athletics in a recreational setting. If none, please type N/A.

09

Describe your experience in dealing with non-profit, volunteer run programs. If none, please type N/A.

10

Describe your leadership experience as it relates to this position. If none, type N/A.

11

How would you describe your Microsoft Excel experience?

• no experience
• beginner
• intermediate
• advanced

12

How would you describe your Microsoft Word experience?

• no experience
• beginner
• intermediate
• advanced

13

Do you have a current CPR certification?

• Yes
• No

14

Do you have a current First Aid certification?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Gwinnett County

Address 75 Langley Drive

Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046

Phone 770.822.7915

770.822.7923

Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com