Recreation Program Specialist

Hillsborough County•Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Performs supervisory and administrative duties to develop, implement, plan, organize, and schedule recreational programs. Assigns tasks, provides instructions, monitors performance, interprets recreation programs and policies to the public, and enforces departmental policies. The role creates, plans, schedules, implements, and supervises recreation programs, activities, and events for youth, seniors, and specialized communities. It helps evaluate existing offerings and recommend changes or new programming; completes records and reports; and assists with documentation of programs, events, activities, costs, and needs. The position may participate in grant writing and expenditure monitoring, supervises volunteers and seasonal staff supporting specialized programs, attends staff and committee meetings, and performs related duties. Employees must obtain First Aid and CPR certification with practical application within six months of employment. Child care personnel must complete state-mandated introductory training and continuing education. In an emergency or disaster, employees may be assigned duties before, during, or after the event. Depending on departmental requirements, employees may need to pass background screenings and hold relevant licenses or certifications.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED; alternatively, an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the job-related competencies.
Two years of experience in recreation, sports, childcare, customer service, or special events, unless qualifying through an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Obtain First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification with practical application within six months of employment.
May be required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Knowledge of specialized programs, activities, and events.
Knowledge of service or community recreation assessment and program evaluation principles, practices, and methods.
Knowledge of applicable departmental and safety policies and procedures.
Ability to plan, organize, assign, direct, review, and evaluate assigned staff's work.
Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask.
Skill in using various office equipment.
Child care personnel must begin the state-mandated 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training within 90 days of employment and complete it within 12 months after training begins; competency exams must be passed.
Child care personnel must complete at least 10 hours of in-service Continuing Education Unit training during the state fiscal year, July 1 through June 30.
May be required to maintain the ability to pass applicable background checks, including criminal history, child abuse/abandonment/neglect, and sex offender/sexual predator checks.
May be required to possess job-related licenses or certifications, including a Florida Class E driver's license or applicable commercial driver's license.

Responsibilities

Create, plan, schedule, implement, and supervise recreation programs, activities, and events for youth, seniors, and specialized communities.
Assign tasks, provide instructions, and monitor staff performance.
Ensure participant safety and wellbeing, and follow and enforce applicable policies and procedures.
Evaluate existing programs, activities, and events and recommend changes or additional offerings.
Complete forms, records, and reports related to program evaluation, incidents, and statistics.
Assist with documentation supporting programs, events, activities, associated costs, and needs.
May participate in grant writing and monitor expenditures.
Supervise volunteers and seasonal staff assisting with specialized programs.
Interpret recreation programs and policies to the public and enforce departmental policies.
Attend staff and committee meetings.
Perform other related duties.