Recreation Leader II - Special Events

Adventure Awaits – Recreation Leader II - Special Events

Are you ready to jump into the action and be part of Johns Creek's biggest and most exciting events? Recreation & Parks is looking for a Recreation Leader II who brings great energy, enjoys working with people, and is flexible with evenings and weekends. In this role, you'll help keep events, park activities, and community spaces running smoothly while making sure everyone who visits has an awesome experience.

Position Overview: The Recreation Leader II supports special events, park operations, and community programs. You'll assist with events and rentals at popular locations, help supervise Recreation Leaders, respond to park needs in real time, and support athletic programs and activities. This role also includes visiting major parks, helping manage park rentals, and delivering friendly, top-notch service to the community every day.

What You'll Do:

• Support and work alongside recreation staff to deliver fun, high-energy special events, tournaments, and park programs.
• Serve as an on-site point of contact for special events and rentals and help ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Stay active in the parks by supervising daily operations, engaging with visitors, answering questions, and keeping our parks safe, clean, and welcoming.
• Patrol parks and event sites, enforce rental and permit guidelines, and respond to issues to keep everything on track.

Skills You'll Need

• Strong communication and customer service skills, including handling questions and resolving concerns
• Ability to think quickly, solve problems, and make sound decisions on the spot
• Organized and able to multitask while working independently
• Positive teamwork and people-skills to work well with staff and our visitors
• Flexible and reliable, with the ability to work evenings/weekends and perform active, outdoor work

What You Bring/Your Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of customer service experience.
• One (1) year of experience in a recreational field.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of Supervisor experience.
• Work experience in recreation programming, customer service, and special events preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certified preferred.

Special Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age or older. Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• This role is active and requires physical activity, including standing, walking, and lifting objects up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities are needed, such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Appropriate attire in compliance with the City dress code and weather conditions is required.

Work Environment:

• You'll be working in various weather conditions, so be prepared to enjoy the great outdoors which includes wet, hot, and/or humid conditions.
• Enjoy the scenic beauty of our public parks while traversing the landscape.

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive pay that rewards your dedication to our parks.
• Flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays - because adventure never clocks out.
• Opportunities for growth and training in CPR/First Aid certification and more.
• A chance to explore our beautiful parks while making a positive impact in our community.

Competitive Pay:

• Starting salary: $25.04/hour.
• Please note that this part-time position does not include the City of Johns Creek's benefits package.

Join Us! Be where the action is and help bring events to life, keep our parks running strong, and create great experiences for the community every day.

ABOUT US

The City of Johns Creek is a vibrant jewel nestled in the thriving northeast suburbs of Metro Atlanta. As the 10th largest city in Georgia, we take pride in our community of 82,000 residents and 291 dedicated employees who contribute to its growth and well-being. Established in December of 2006, Johns Creek has emerged as a beacon of safety in Georgia, consistently earning high marks on safewise.com's rankings. We are committed to upholding this reputation as we move forward. Johns Creek was ranked the #1 Best Place to Live in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report, #1 Best Atlanta Suburb in 2024 by livability.com and the #1 place to raise a family in Georgia by Niche.com. We aim to pioneer health, wellness, and innovation, continually drawing residents and businesses from all corners to call Johns Creek their home.

The City of Johns Creek is a drug free workplace and all positions are subject to the candidate successfully passing a background screening.