RECREATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR

City of Lake Worth Beach • Lake Worth, FL

39d • $22 - $27

About The Position

This is an administrative and supervisory position developing and managing varied recreational programs, camps, facilities for City-wide participation and partnerships with outside organizations, schools or accrediting agencies.  An employee in a position allocated to this class is responsible for planning, managing, developing and promoting social, educational, cultural, adult, youth, senior, and family recreational programs and events, instructed or conducted/programmed by staff, contractual staff and volunteers in compliance with division and City standards.  Work is performed with considerable independence and reviewed by the Recreation Manager through conferences, reports and results obtained.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Recreation, Physical Education or related field is required.
• Employee must possess a minimum of two years of experience in programming recreation activities for children, adolescents, adults and senior citizens.
• An equivalent combination of related training and experience is acceptable.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain Valid Florida Driver’s License within 6 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Monitors all quality components of the program and compiles records and reports to meet accreditation, licensing, funding or national organization requirements. Liaisons with accrediting agencies, sponsors, parents, participants, event committees, boards of directors, national organizations and other Departments, as necessary.
• Coordinates registration of participants in programs or events; maintains, analyzes and evaluates attendance, program, participant and performance records. Plans, organizes, supervises and evaluates programs and scope of services. Responsible for maintaining a budget to ensure that funds are both saved and spent wisely.
• Ability to drive city vehicles for field trips, must be available during the times that these events occur, which could include evenings and weekends.
• Employee must be willing to assist with events that might occur on holidays such as Easter and the Fourth of July.
• Knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of municipal parks, recreation and cultural arts programming.

Benefits

• Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 3 Floating Holidays
• City of Lake Worth Medical Benefits that include Life Insurance, Dental and Vision coverage
• Retirement Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level