Parks & Recreation Program & Facility Supervisor

Sarasota County; Sarasota (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan (FRS)

Job summary

Sarasota County is seeking a Supervisor to manage Laurel Park, Nokomis Community Park, and the Venice Train Depot. You will lead staff, coordinate programs and rentals, and ensure safe, welcoming facilities across countywide initiatives.

Responsibilities include budgeting, contract administration, and partnerships with community groups. A Bachelor’s in recreation or related field plus supervisory experience is required; CPR/AED or CPRP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Leisure Services, Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field.
• 2 years minimum supervisory experience.
• 2 years minimum experience coordinating community programs and large events.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility operations at Laurel Park, Nokomis Community Park, and Venice Train Depot with safe, customer-focused service.
• Coordinate staffing, rentals, programs, and special events across facilities.
• Oversee budgets, contracts, and partnerships ensuring compliance and quality standards.
• Develop staff training, coaching, and performance reviews; foster a positive organizational culture.
• Monitor facility usage trends and vendor relationships to improve services.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program coordination

Budget management

Customer service

Community partnerships

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation / related field

CPRP certification (preferred)

Tools

RecTrac

Skynet

CampDoc

Smartsheet

Job description

Sarasota County is seeking a Supervisor to manage Laurel Park, Nokomis Community Park, and the Venice Train Depot. You will lead staff, coordinate programs and rentals, and ensure safe, welcoming facilities across countywide initiatives.

Responsibilities include budgeting, contract administration, and partnerships with community groups. A Bachelor’s in recreation or related field plus supervisory experience is required; CPR/AED or CPRP is preferred.