RECREATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR - ATHLETICS

City of Lake Worth Beach•Unalaska, AK

2d•$32 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Lake Worth Beach is hiring a full-time Recreation Program Coordinator for its Leisure Services department. This administrative and supervisory role develops, manages, and promotes recreational and athletic programs, camps, facilities, and partnerships for city-wide participation. Programs may be delivered by City staff, contractual staff, and volunteers and must comply with division and City standards. Program areas include youth tackle football and cheerleading, basketball, soccer, baseball, and athletic camps and tournaments. The position also provides daily oversight and coordination of the municipal gymnasium and athletic fields. Work is performed with considerable independence and reviewed by the Recreation Manager through conferences, reports, and results. The role plans and supervises the operation and use of athletic fields, the gymnasium, and other recreation facilities; studies community needs; develops immediate and long-range programs; and promotes public participation. The Coordinator also plans and conducts in-service training for recreation personnel and confers with officials, civic and youth groups, and the public about athletic and recreation programs. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and based on a 40-hour work week. It is part of the Public Employees Union (PEU). The work location is Leisure Services, 501 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth Beach, Florida 33460. All full-time employees may be considered critical during emergencies and may be deemed essential depending on the situation. The employee must complete FEMA Incident Command System certifications at Levels 100, 200, 700, and 800 within the first six months of employment; additional ICS training may be required for certain positions. Employment is contingent on satisfactory reference checks and pre-employment physical satisfaction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in Recreation, Physical Education, or a related field.
At least two years of experience in athletic event and league planning and directing municipal recreational athletic activities; an equivalent combination of related training and experience is acceptable.
Must possess a CDL or be willing to obtain one within six months of hire.
Must complete FEMA ICS certification Levels 100, 200, 700, and 800 within the first six months of employment.

Responsibilities

Monitor program quality and compile records and reports required for accreditation, licensing, funding, or national organizations.
Liaise with accrediting agencies, sponsors, parents, participants, event committees, boards, national organizations, and other City departments.
Coordinate participant registration and maintain, analyze, and evaluate attendance, program, participant, and performance records.
Plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate programs and services.
Maintain a program budget and ensure funds are saved and spent wisely.
Plan and supervise the operation and use of athletic fields, the municipal gymnasium, and other recreation facilities.
Study community needs and develop immediate and long-range recreation programs.
Promote public interest and participation in recreation activities and publicize athletic and recreation programs.
Plan, review, and conduct in-service training for recreation personnel.
Confer with officials, civic groups, youth groups, and the general public about athletic and recreation programs.
Give presentations about athletic and recreation programs.
May manage a Steering or Advisory Committee overseeing and promoting program activities.
Coordinate fundraising, promotional, and public relations activities.
Prepare and disseminate routine correspondence, newsletters, invitations, and programs for activities and events.
Meet with the public, clubs, groups, agencies, schools, and organizations to provide information and expand programs through volunteers.
Complete FEMA ICS certification Levels 100, 200, 700, and 800 within the first six months of employment; complete additional ICS training if required.