Outdoor Recreation Program Leader (Seasonal)

Seasonal position in Cumming, GA. No benefits available for seasonal or temporary employees.

Pay

$30.00 hourly

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety of all program participants, staff, volunteers, and spectators.
• Leads assigned Outdoor Recreation programs from setup through completion.
• Provides on-site leadership and direction to assigned seasonal staff and volunteers.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for participants, parents, and visitors during assigned programs.
• Conducts participant orientations and safety briefings.
• Determines participant readiness and ability to safely engage in assigned activities.
• Monitors participant behavior and compliance with established safety procedures.
• Makes on-site operational decisions regarding participant safety, environmental conditions, and program operations, including modifying, suspending, or canceling activities when necessary.
• Removes participants from activities when safety or behavioral concerns warrant.
• Maintains an in-depth understanding of all assigned program activities.
• Demonstrates technical proficiency in assigned activity areas and maintains current certifications appropriate to program responsibilities.
• Ensures all programs are conducted in accordance with Department policies, operating procedures, and industry standards.
• Coordinates the setup and breakdown of assigned programs.
• Selects, prepares, inspects, and properly stores equipment and supplies.
• Confirms activity areas, equipment, and safety systems meet Department standards prior to program operation.
• Removes unsafe equipment from service and reports equipment concerns to the Outdoor Recreation Supervisor.
• Maintains attendance records, participant documentation, incident reports, equipment reports, and other required records.
• Administers first aid and reports injuries, accidents, equipment concerns, and unusual incidents to the Outdoor Recreation Supervisor.
• Completes required program documentation and evaluations as assigned.
• Communicates professionally with participants, parents, volunteers, County staff, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must possess and maintain valid First Aid/CPR/AED certification or obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Requires successful completion of Department training and demonstration of competency in assigned program areas.
• Must possess or obtain any certifications required for assigned activities.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
• Must possess an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) if required to operate County vehicles.

Schedule

Seasonal position open from August 10, 2026, to September 10, 2026.