Program Coordinator - Philippi Estate Park

Sarasota County Government • Siesta Key, FL

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About The Position

In this role, you will... Manage day-to-day operations of Phillippi Estate Park. Instruct Park visitors and staff on facility and park usage requirements and ensure compliance with reservation agreements. Coordinate oversight of events scheduled within the park. Innovatively create, plan, coordinate, and implement a variety of recreational, cultural/historical, and nature-based programs and services to meet the community's needs. Programming responsibilities include staffing; budgeting; marketing; securing and setting up/tearing down equipment; enforcing safety rules and regulations; reserving space; obtaining permits, waivers, and insurance forms; collecting fees; pursuing partnerships; evaluating activities; surveying participants; tracking expenses; recruiting volunteers; and reporting outcomes accurately and timely. Coordinate Park and facility maintenance to ensure a safe and clean park and appropriate maintenance for amenities; provide Contractual oversight for facility and park. Assist in the development of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards. Assist in preparing and administering the budget for park and programs and grant and partnership opportunities. Purchase supplies and equipment as needed. Serve on committees and participate in networking opportunities when offered. Seek out training opportunities and programs to enhance knowledge and leadership skills. Participate in pertinent classes offered by the county. Participate in team meetings and events. Contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of service to customers by offering suggestions and participating as an active member of the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the field of Recreation, Leisure Services, Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field and two (2) years of related experience.
• A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in the above fields can substitute for one year of professional experience.
• Progressively responsible professional experience as described herein can substitute on a year-to-year basis for the required college education
• Valid Florida driver’s license
• Ability to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid within the first (6) months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP)

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of Phillippi Estate Park.
• Instruct Park visitors and staff on facility and park usage requirements and ensure compliance with reservation agreements.
• Coordinate oversight of events scheduled within the park.
• Innovatively create, plan, coordinate, and implement a variety of recreational, cultural/historical, and nature-based programs and services to meet the community's needs.
• Programming responsibilities include staffing; budgeting; marketing; securing and setting up/tearing down equipment; enforcing safety rules and regulations; reserving space; obtaining permits, waivers, and insurance forms; collecting fees; pursuing partnerships; evaluating activities; surveying participants; tracking expenses; recruiting volunteers; and reporting outcomes accurately and timely.
• Coordinate Park and facility maintenance to ensure a safe and clean park and appropriate maintenance for amenities; provide Contractual oversight for facility and park.
• Assist in the development of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Assist in preparing and administering the budget for park and programs and grant and partnership opportunities.
• Purchase supplies and equipment as needed.
• Serve on committees and participate in networking opportunities when offered.
• Seek out training opportunities and programs to enhance knowledge and leadership skills.
• Participate in pertinent classes offered by the county.
• Participate in team meetings and events.
• Contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of service to customers by offering suggestions and participating as an active member of the team.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations
• 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees