Recreation Specialist - Athletics

City of Wildwood•Wildwood, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Specialist for Athletics will perform work organizing recreational activities, assisting the Parks & Recreation Department with operational projects, and communicating with the public. Preliminary training and general instructions are received from the Athletics Supervisor. Work is performed under general supervision and requires night and weekend hours.

Requirements

Valid Florida Driver's License or ability to obtain one
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Knowledge of standard office computer equipment and software applications
Ability to work late nights, early mornings, on weekends and holidays
Ability to follow and demonstrate written and oral instructions
Ability to determine priorities and meet deadlines and objectives
Good written and oral communication skills and ability to follow written and oral instructions
Ability to maintain basic records, reports, and data collection

Nice To Haves

At least six (6) months of experience in physical education, recreation, camps, volunteerism, or related field
Knowledge of program development, special event planning, and recreation leagues and tournaments are preferred
Customer service skills are vital in creating a positive experience for our community
Knowledge of recreational activities suitable for all ages and abilities
Ability to lead and instruct all ages and abilities in recreational activities
Ability to solve problems and address concerns
Knowledge of basic rules, procedures, and field setup requirements for various sports
Ability to contribute to the accomplishment of team goals, objectives, and activities while maintaining effective working relationships

Responsibilities

Participates in the collection of revenues/fees/donations for facility rentals, tickets/admissions, and other programs & events; prepares daily cash reports and deposits receipts
Generates contracts for game officials, vendors, clients, facility rentals, special entertainment, etc.
Assists the Athletics Supervisor in developing new leagues and programs for various age groups and abilities; completes new projects as directed
Creates and maintains league "playbooks" or operational guides for all athletic leagues and programs
Communicates regularly with the general public and responds to customer questions, requests, complaints, and suggestions
Partners with various organizations within the community to create programmatic initiatives
Facilitates league informational meetings for parents, coaches, and game officials
Creates, prints, and distributes marketing/informational materials and calendars for athletic leagues, programs, and events
Assists in the planning, registration, scheduling, instruction, and organization of recreation programs, activities, events, and services
May plan and participate in individual and group instruction along with scheduling of games, practices, scorekeepers, and game officials
Maintains accurate volunteer records and monitors background screening process
Creates various reports as directed.
Assists with managing the athletics budget and purchasing equipment, uniforms, and awards
Handles daily opening and/or closing of facilities
Participates in the work of setting up and breaking down athletic equipment, meeting rooms, and other facilities for functions
May also perform custodial work such as required and assigned, including: changing light bulbs; sweeping floors; vacuuming carpets; dumping garbage and reline cans with liners; cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and replenishing supplies; cleaning spills, etc.
Organize and inventory supplies and equipment to meet the programmatic needs of the facility
Monitors one or more assigned recreation programs, activities, events, or services
Monitors and reports unauthorized persons along with other safety and security concerns
Notifies appropriate staff of any incident or accident and completes the required documentation associated with each concern
All other tasks as assigned