Sr. Recreation Coordinator - Veterans Memorial Park

Pasco County • Hudson, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Recreation Coordinator role is a responsible supervisory position in the development, organization and coordination of well-rounded recreation opportunities and programs for a Recreation Complex, multiple community centers and shared facilities.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and philosophy of recreation programming, program supervision, facility management, and marketing techniques.
• Understanding of supervision and the ability to supervise others in an independent setting.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with participants, community groups, other employees, and the general public.
• Ability to prepare legible and accurate reports and maintain records.
• Ability to use independent judgment in developing and administering a specific phase of the recreation program to provide for the needs of the community.
• Ability to understand, interpret and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills required.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects.
• May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects.
• Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
• Associate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation or a related field and four (4) years' paid experience in recreation programming with eighteen (18) months in a lead or semi-supervisory position OR graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and six (6) years' paid experience in recreation programming with one (1) year in a lead or semi-supervisory position.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
• Certification in Community CPR and First Aid must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Parks and Recreation certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with selecting, training, evaluating, and supervising full-time and part-time workers, and/or temporary contractual instructors and volunteers.
• May assume additional responsibilities in the absence of immediate supervisor.
• Will be a lead supervisor of minimal full-time employees if located at a community center.
• Develops, staffs, schedules, equips, supervises, and evaluates seasonal and yearly recreation programs, special events, camps, and activities at multiple facilities.
• Assists with publicity and marketing programs and stimulation of community interest in programs and determines needs by establishing working relationships with community organizations, groups, participants, and the general public.
• Actively participates in professional development activities and initiates and/or coordinates new program implementation at multiple facilities.
• Assists with preparing, evaluating, and implementing annual program budget.
• Independently researches and assembles daily financial reports and spreadsheets.
• Drafts, proofreads, and processes reports, letters, payroll, data, and documents.
• Assists in administration of recreational center or community center, i.e. answering telephones, registering participants, cash handling, opening and closing facility, setting up and taking down equipment and facilities according to assignment and schedule.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• This position qualifies for DAP.
• A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
• Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree