Recreation Program Specialist, Part-Time (Outdoor)

Position Information

This is a part-time position with weekly hours ranging from 5 to29 per week.This position will teach and facilitate program activities; maintain direct communication with Program Coordinator; assist in program planning, implementation and evaluation; and be responsible for safety, effectiveness, and quality of programs.

Job Summary

• Maintain an in-depth understanding of all program activities.

• Has technical proficiency related to the conduct of program-relevant activities.

• Ensures the safety of all participants.

• Assist in gathering documents, equipment, and transportation related to program.

• Provide monthly reports (as needed) to the program coordinator on program evaluations, staff performance, and program performance.

• Maintains current certifications appropriate to program area.

• Attends trips, trainings and staff meetings.

• Determine instructor and participant skills ability and comfort with particular activity environment.

• Require participants to use equipment appropriately.

• Maintain and keep all equipment organized.

• Report supplies needed to Program Coordinator.

• Administer first aid and report injuries/accidents to Program Coordinator.

• Maintain rosters, attendance, health forms, injury reports and disciplinary records.

• Complete program evaluation and assistant staff assessment.

• Communicate professionally with parents and participants.

• Communicate with schools regarding field tripsandschedule

Naturalistsas needed.

• Collaborate with staff to develop newandimprove current curriculumforfield trips based on current Georgiaeducationstandards.

• Collaborate with staff to develop newandimprove current outdoor adventure, outdooreducationandenvironmentaleducationcurriculums.

• Recruit, interview, and train Naturalists for use in Environmental Education activities including classes, camps, special events, etc.

• Maintainandpursue knowledge ofenvironmentaleducation, exhibit animals, conservationandoutdoor trends.

• Assist with organizing outdoor adventure, outdooreducationandenvironmentaleducationsuppliesandequipment.

• Keep activity space cleanandorganized.

• Assist with animal careandanimal exhibits.

• Assist with front desk operations.

• Provide good customer service to customersandvisitors.

• Prepare, completeandmaintain various correspondence, evaluations,forms, records, reportsandrequests.

• Aidinoperational aspects at Sawnee Mountain Preserve.

• Complete other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year previous experience working with youth in a camp, educational or program setting

• Enjoys working with youth

• Complete in-house training

• Minimum age is 18 years old

• Current First Aid/CPR or obtain within 6 months of employment

• Current certification related to program

• Pass Criminal Background Check

• MVR background check to drive Fleet Vehicles