Program Coordinator - Laurel Park

Sarasota County Government•Oakland, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Recreation Program Coordinator at Laurel Park, you will be creating unforgettable experiences through programs, events, and partnerships that bring our community together. You will work closely within the Recreation and Neighborhood Parks division as well as within multiple departments of Sarasota County to ensure that every aspect of park operations runs smoothly. Day-to-day operations include planning and implementing summer camp, processing reservations, and supervising staff/volunteers. In this role you will... Manage the day-to-day operations of Longwood Park. Innovatively create, plan, coordinate, and implement a variety of recreational and leisure programs to meet the community's needs. Programs include summer camp, special events, sports activities, educational sessions, and/or seasonal celebrations. Generate revenue, manage budgets, reduce expenses, and maintain inventories. Ensure policies and procedures are followed, and safety measures are adhered to. Submit maintenance work orders, conserve energy, and work with other departments/vendors for facilities maintenance. Prepare and submit required reports. Supervise, train, and evaluate staff. Schedule, direct, and manage the daily work duties and responsibilities of staff. Responsible for marketing and promoting the site's recreational programs and special events.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation, Leisure Services, Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field and two (2) years of related experience.
Master's degree from an accredited college in the above fields can substitute for one year of professional experience.
Progressively responsible professional experience as described herein can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
Valid Florida Driver's license by date of hire.
Certification in CPR or willingness to obtain within the first six (6) months of employment.
Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operations of Longwood Park.
Create, plan, coordinate, and implement a variety of recreational and leisure programs.
Generate revenue, manage budgets, reduce expenses, and maintain inventories.
Ensure policies and procedures are followed, and safety measures are adhered to.
Submit maintenance work orders, conserve energy, and work with other departments/vendors for facilities maintenance.
Prepare and submit required reports.
Supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
Schedule, direct, and manage the daily work duties and responsibilities of staff.
Market and promote the site's recreational programs and special events.