Recreation Program Coordinator - Athletics

City of Lake Worth Beach•Lake Worth, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Program Coordinator is an administrative and supervisory position responsible for developing and managing recreational and athletic programs, camps, facilities, and partnerships for city-wide participation. The role plans, manages, develops, and promotes specialized programs conducted by staff, contractual staff, and volunteers in accordance with division and City standards. Program areas include youth tackle football and cheerleading, youth basketball, youth soccer, youth 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 position is responsible for planning and supervising the operation and use of athletic fields, the gymnasium, and other recreation facilities; assessing community needs; developing immediate and long-range recreation programs; and promoting public participation. It also plans and conducts in-service training for recreation personnel and communicates with officials, civic and youth groups, and the public about recreation and athletic programs. This is a full-time, non-exempt position in the Public Employees Union, based on a 40-hour work week, with an hourly range of $31.9327–$39.9159. The position is located at Leisure Services, 501 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth Beach, Florida. Full-time employees may be considered critical in emergencies and deemed essential as needed. 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.

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 planning and directing athletic events and leagues and 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 the hire date.
Must complete FEMA ICS certifications at 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 of directors, national organizations, and other City departments as needed.
Coordinate participant registration and maintain, analyze, and evaluate attendance, program, participant, and performance records.
Plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate programs and the scope of services.
Maintain program budgets and ensure funds are saved and spent wisely.
Manage a steering or advisory committee that oversees and promotes program activities, as applicable.
Coordinate fundraising, promotional, and public relations activities.
Write, print, and distribute routine correspondence, newsletters, invitations, and programs relating to activities and events.
Meet with the public, clubs, groups, agencies, schools, and organizations to provide information and expand programs through volunteers.
Plan and supervise the operation and use of athletic fields, the municipal gymnasium, and other recreation facilities.
Study community needs, develop immediate and long-range recreation programs, and promote public interest and participation.
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 and publicize athletic and recreation programs.
Obtain FEMA ICS certifications at Levels 100, 200, 700, and 800 within the first six months of employment.