Recreation Coordinator - CareerLadder Group

Polk County Board of County Commissioners•Lakeland, FL

30d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves assisting the Recreation Supervisor in the development and direction of a year-round Countywide recreation program. The role includes planning, executing, and critiquing various activities and events, developing sponsorship programs, assisting with volunteer recruitment and promotion, conducting coach training clinics, and responding to public inquiries. The coordinator will also assist with staff administration and oversee contracted youth sports organizations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited two-year college with major course work in recreation, education, or a related field.
Some experience in planning and overseeing recreation programs (for Coordinator I).
Six (6) months’ experience as a Recreation Coordinator or in an equivalent job classification (for Coordinator II).
Two (2) years’ experience as a Parks & Natural Resources professional, including the qualifications of a Recreation Coordinator I and II (for Coordinator III).
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of employment.
Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds regularly and a minimum of 40 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work flexible hours as assigned.
Knowledgeable of a variety of recreational programs and activities.
Ability to plan, assign, review and oversee the work of others.
Ability to use good judgment in administrative and personnel matters making independent decisions.
Ability to display a cooperative attitude and willingness to respond effectively to public concerns, philosophies and needs within recreational planning, program activities and overall county recreation goals and objectives.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with employees, officials and the public.
Undergo a Level 2 (FDLE) screening submitted electronically before commencing work and maintain certification.
A comparable amount of related training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Spend a minimum of eight hours becoming familiar with each of the following aspects of the Parks and Natural Resources Services Division: Youth Sports, Special Events, Parks, Sponsorships (for Coordinator II).
Attendance of at least three FRPA or other professional organization meetings with a minimum of ten field-related classes taken (for Coordinator III).
Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge and application of Polk County Parks & Natural Resources Division policies and procedures related to: Parks, Programming, Sports Leagues, Special Events, Rentals (for Coordinator III).

Responsibilities

Assist the Recreation Supervisor in the general development and direction of a year-round Countywide recreation program for various interests and age groups.
Develop, plan, execute, and critique activities such as the Summer Recreation Program, Polk County Easter Egg Hunts, Cracker Storytelling Festival, Adult Sports Tournaments, Adult Ball Leagues, and additional recreational events and activities assigned and developed.
Develop and coordinate sponsorship programs for Parks & Natural Resources special events and programs.
Assist with the recruitment and training of volunteers.
Assist with the promotion of Parks & Natural Resources special events and programs.
Conduct NYSCA or equivalent youth coach program clinics, resulting in certification of coaches and documentation of these clinics to ensure a higher quality Youth League.
Receive and respond to general inquiries, requests or complaints from the public concerning recreational programs and activities.
Assist in the interviewing, recommending for hiring and any administrative actions of the recreation program staff. Oversee staff as required.
Oversee the operation of youth sports organizations that contract and utilize Polk County’s facilities. This is to include contracts, schedules, insurance requirements, coaches training and bylaws compliance.
Perform related duties as required.