Recreation Program Specialist

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners • Tampa, FL

6h

About The Position

Performs supervisory and administrative duties developing, implementing, planning, organizing, and scheduling recreational programs.  Assigning tasks, providing instructions as needed, and monitoring performance.  Interprets recreation programs and policies to the public and enforces departmental policies.

Requirements

• Knowledge of specialized programs, activities and events.
• Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of service or community recreation assessments and program evaluation.
• Knowledge of applicable departmental and safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, assign, direct, review and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task.
• Skill in the use of various office equipment.
• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate; AND
• 2 years in recreation, sports, childcare, customer service, or special events; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies; AND
• Must obtain First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification with Practical Application within 6 months of employment; AND
• May be required to possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• Employees must complete the State mandated 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training. The training must begin within 90 days of employment and complete the training within 12 months from the date training begins.
• Childcare personnel must pass competency exams for the 40 hours of training to demonstrate their competency.
• Employees must also complete a minimum of 10 hours of Continuing Education Unit (CEU) of in-service training during the state’s fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30.
• Maintain the ability to pass the background checks required for the position. These background checks may include but are not limited to:
• Criminal History Background Check using Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)
• Level 1 and Level 2 Background screening (Ch. 435 Florida Statutes)
• Child Abuse, Abandonment and Neglect Record Check using the State Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS)
• Sex Offender and Sexual Predator record check using the list maintained by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
• Possess the necessary job-related license(s) or certification(s) that may include possession of a Florida Driver License (Class E) or an applicable Commercial Driver License (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Creates, plans, schedules, implements, and supervises a recreational program or activities and events for youth, seniors, and specialized community.
• Ensures safety and wellbeing of program participants; enforces and follows policies and procedures.
• Participates in evaluation of existing programs, activities and events makes recommendations for changes and additional programming, activities, and events.
• Completes necessary forms, records and reports for evaluation of programs, incidents and statistics.
• Assist in preparation of documentation to support programs, events, activities and associated costs and needs.   May participate in grant writing and monitoring expenditures.
• Supervises volunteers and seasonal staff assisting with specialized programs.
• Attends staff and committee meetings.
• Performs other related duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED