Parks , Recreation , & Cultural Resources
RECREATION & ATHLETICS
The Recreation and Athletics team is responsible for planning , implementing , and supervising recreational and athletic activities for youth and adults at Town-owned facilities . The team manages the Garner Recreation Center , Garner Senior Center and Fitness Annex , and Avery Street Recreation Center . The team also coordinates the rental of Town-owned athletic fields and facilities . Programs include youth-focused Camp Kaleidoscope , summer specialty camps , after-school programming , youth basketball and volleyball leagues , preschool sports and arts programs ; adult softball and basketball leagues ; fitness classes for adults ( 16 and older ) which include dance , strength training , aerobics , yoga ; and a variety of activities for older adults to stay physically and socially active .
Program partners at the GSC include Meals on Wheels of Wake County to provide a congregate daily meal and home-delivered meals and Resources for Seniors to provide consumer education and information and referral for services . The team also provides support to youth sports agencies to meet the needs of the community .
Strategic Goals � Develop a balanced programming mix with existing and new programming to serve diverse community interests . � Continue to support contractual partnerships to increase and enhance recreation and athletic programs offered to the community . � Evaluate facility schedules and use patterns to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services . � Develop partnerships and sponsorship ' s with community businesses and civic organizations to secure resources for program enhancements .
Position Summary
ACTUALS FY21-22 .
ACTUALS FY22-23 .
AMENDED FY23-24 .
ADOPTED FY24-25 .
POSITIONS |
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Parks & Recreation Superintendent |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
Recreation Activities Specialist |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
Recreation Customer Service Specialist |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
Recreation Program Manager |
3.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Recreation Program Specialist |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
Recreation Program Specialist - Assistant |
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Manager |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
Total |
10.0 |
10.0 |
10.0 |
10.0 |
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