Recreation Programmer

City of Coconut Creek•Coconut Creek, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs intermediate-level technical or specialized work in the Parks and Recreation department. Plans and implements activities, special needs programs, sports leagues, programs, and events. Work is performed under general supervision with limited latitude. Position exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques.

Requirements

Must possess an Associate's degree (or at least forty-five (45) credit hours) from an accredited college or university in Parks and Recreation, Physical Education, Special/Therapeutic Recreation or closely related field; supplemented by one (1) year of experience in recreational programming.
Must have a state of Florida driver's license, class E.
A current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and an automated external defibrillator (AED certification) is also required by the first day of employment.
Advanced knowledge of recreation programming, municipal recreation and park programming, activities, and special events
Knowledge of marketing, advertising, and sales promotion
Skill in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, and Excel)
Skill in providing good customer service
Ability to multi-task or "improvise" while working with tight deadlines and shifting priorities
Ability to quickly and independently learn new software
Ability to organize work for timely completion
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to work with all age groups including seniors, adults, youth, and toddlers, with and without special needs
Ability to use critical thinking skills to arrive at solutions and suggest improvements to processes
Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation, Physical Education, Special/Therapeutic Recreation or closely related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and implements programs and specialized recreation activities, including arts and crafts, special needs programs, athletic leagues, tournaments, fitness programs, after school programs, dances, clinics, summer day camps, etc.
Interacts and communicates with a variety of groups and individuals including department and City staff, community groups, volunteers, senior citizens, special needs population and the general public
Creates press releases and program proposals for activities, special events and facilities
Provides guidance on publicity, vendor and instructor requirements, registration procedures, and purchasing for programs, events, and activities
Provides assistance in setting up recreation classes, leagues, meetings and events
Handles specific assignment/job task for each City-wide special event
Ensures the safety of all program, activity and event participants and providers by following City policies and procedures and monitoring participants' activity
Monitors recreation facilities to ensure security, proper working order of equipment, cleanliness of area and other potential maintenance hazards
Responds to telephone inquiries regarding department activities, programs, leagues and events
Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits records and reports that are programmatic and administrative (for example: activity reports, program proposals and evaluations, registration forms, deposit logs, news releases).
Performs routine administrative support duties including composing correspondence, typing, copying and filing
Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment; requisitions supplies and equipment as necessary
Greets visitors to the office and recreational facilities
Performs related duties as assigned and/or required