Recreation Program Coordinator

Job Description:

Recreation Program Coordinator

Description

Description

Under the supervision of the Recreation Program Manager, the purpose of the position is to develop, organize, supervise, and lead adult and youth community recreation activities and/or athletics programs. Employees in this classification perform at lead staff level and are responsible for providing a safe recreational environment for community programs, adult and youth activities and special events provided by the City. Employee works with independence and initiative within established policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Duties

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Supervises assigned facilities and ensures the safety and cleanliness of recreational equipment and teaching materials are maintained.

Develops, plans, organizes, implements and supervision of various youth and adultprograms, activities, and leagues to ensure the safety, general welfare and enjoyment of the general public.

Surveys and evaluates existing programs for quality, successful community interest and program growth.

Performs and directs set up and break down duties for activities and special events.

Performs routine administrative and accounting duties, e.g., reviews program statistical data, generates and submits reports and documentation; maintains accounts, verifies receipts and budgetary expenditures.

Maintains and procures inventory and supplies for recreation activities and athletics programs.

Assists with special projects as assigned. Performs related work as required and as directed.

Required Education, Experience, License, Registration, and Certification Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation, public administration, or related field.
• Two (2) years’ experience in recreation programs, or related field with knowledge of various public recreation programs and activities.
• An equivalent combination education, experience, certifications, and training may be considered.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire or promotion.
• American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, preferred

Supplemental or Additional Information

Ability to conduct one or more recreational activities.

Ability to establish and maintain positive relations and community-wide interrelationships and effective communications with other departments and employees.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluating of information against measurable or verifiable results.

Knowledge of rules, regulations, and policies regarding public recreation.

Knowledge of community resources and ability to provide informational and referral services.

Knowledge of youth and adult recreation programming and ability to communicate effectively with constituents.

Benefits for full-time employeesinclude:

• Health insurance and subsidy for family and spouse coverage
• Dental insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismembermentinsurance
• Retirement plan
• 457 Deferred compensation plan
• Retirement Health Savings Plan
• Roth IRA
• Vacation, medical and personal leave
• Blood donation leave program
• 10paid holidays
• Beach parking sticker at resident rate
• Reimbursementof co-pays for annual physical and cancer screenings
• Paid Family Membership to SanibelRecreation Center
• Unlimited Sanibel Causeway transponder
• Cape Coral bridges transponder, if applicable

Salary:

$45,373.54 - $66,763.84 Annually