Recreation Coordinator - Neighborhood Parks

Broward County; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a Recreation Coordinator to develop and implement After School and Summer Recreation activities for diverse adolescent participants. Duties span office and outdoor settings across multiple neighborhood parks, including Sunview Park, Roosevelt Gardens Park, Franklin Park, Lafayette Hart Park, Boulevard Gardens Park, and Delevoe Park.

Qualifications include an Associate degree (or higher with related field), six months recreation

Qualifications

• Requires Associate degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.
• Requires six (6) months experience in recreation, athletics, or closely related experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of appointment.
• Bachelor's degree or higher with major coursework in Parks and Recreation Management, Sports Management, Leisure Studies, Hospitality Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field.
• CPRP (Certified Parks and Recreation Professional)
• CSEP (Certified Special Events Professional)
• Ability to speak foreign language (Spanish, French/Creole)
• One (1) or more years of experience planning/organizing athletic leagues, tournaments, and/or special events management
• One (1) or more years of experience working in an after-school and/or summer recreation program

Responsibilities

• Assists with planning and implementing recreation and leisure programs, events, and related services.
• Assists with planning and implements equipment setup for special events.
• Maintains a safe and enjoyable experience for all staff and visitors by providing superior customer service.
• May be required to assist with opening and closing duties ensuring upkeep of recreation areas.
• Acts as lead worker in absence of supervisor at assigned programs/events.
• Assigns opening and end of day tasks to staff and volunteers.
• Performs clerical duties including files, inquiries, reservations, and correspondence.
• Maintains program schedules, participation, and evaluations.
• Develops training for staff/volunteers related to programs/events.
• Assists with inventory management and budget quotes for materials.
• Provides community outreach and promotes activities via social media and events.
• May assist with cash handling responsibilities.

Skills

Decision Quality

Cultivates Innovation

Resourcefulness

Plans and Aligns

Drives Results

Demonstrates Self-Awareness

Self-Development

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Recreation Coordinator with the Neighborhood Parks group.

This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received

Want to learn more about The Neighborhood Parks? Check out this video. https://youtu.be/kNMMvwGp0cg?si=YMnzjfnj1WJ8ngR6

Position Overview

This Recreation Coordinator position will be responsible for developing and implementing After School and Summer Recreation activities and programs for a diverse group of adolescent participants. This position requires duties to be performed in both office and outdoor environments. The role includes exposure to diverse weather conditions, such as heat and rain, as well as periodic exposure to elevated noise levels associated with recreational activities and special events.

Based upon operational needs, this position may require work at one or more of the following neighborhood parks.

(Each of these parks are located within close proximity to one another):

• 1. Sunview Park
• 2. Roosevelt Gardens Park
• 3. Franklin Park
• 4. Lafeyette Hart Park
• 5. Boulevard Gardens Park
• 6. Delevoe Park

General Description

Organizes, teaches, and supervises various specialized recreation groups in various parks and settings.

Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires an Associatedegree from an accredited college or university.

(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)

Requires six (6) months experience in recreation, athletics, or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of appointment.

Preferences

Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include days, late afternoon/evenings, non-school days (i.e., Winter and Spring Break, teacher planning days), and holidays.

Bachelor's degree or higher with major coursework in Parks and Recreation Management, Sports Management, Leisure Studies, Hospitality Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field.

CPRP (Certified Parks and Recreation Professional)

CSEP (Certified Special Events Professional)

Ability to speak foreign language (Spanish, French/Creole)

One (1) or more years of experience planning/organizing athletic leagues, tournaments, and/or special events management

One (1) or more years of experience working in an after-school and/or summer recreation program

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Assists with the planning, development, organizing, and implementation of a variety of recreation and leisure programs, special events, and related services for various population groups (based upon area of assignment).

Assists with planning and implements equipment setup for special events.

Maintains a safe and enjoyable experience for all staff and visitors by providing superior customer service, handling patrons and guest related issues, explaining and interpreting rules, regulations, and fees during recreational activities.

May be required to assist with opening and closing duties ensuring general upkeep, cleanliness, and appearance of recreation areas to include rental halls, public/private facilities, athletic fields, pavilions, and/or outdoor spaces.

Acts as lead worker in absence of supervisor at assigned programs/events. Based on area assignment, acts as a lead worker with subordinate staff engaged in the areas of Special Populations, Neighborhood, or Regional Parks.

Assigns opening and end of day tasks to subordinate staff and/or volunteers.

Performs clerical duties including creating and maintaining participant and volunteer files, answering phones and fielding patron inquiries, making reservations, and handling business correspondence.

Maintains operational reports related to program schedules, program participation, and program evaluations.

Develops, implements, and assists with training and instruction of other program staff and/or volunteers related to specific assigned programs and/or events.

Assists with inventory management, making recommendations for budget, and obtaining quotes for programming and/or event materials.

Provides community outreach, builds cooperative relationships, and promotes recreational activities through social media, printed promotional materials, community events, meetings, and related activities.

May assist with cash handling responsibilities.

Performs related work as assigned.

Competencies

• Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Knows when to act independently and when to elevate issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.
• Cultivates Innovation: Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful. Constantly looks for new ideas and innovative ways of doing things; makes the effort to get involved in new areas. Offers original ideas and promising new solutions.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently. Identifies and obtains resources needed to accomplish objectives; identifies different ways to accomplish work when resources are limited. Makes progress across multiple priorities or responsibilities.
• Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Adopts a sequence of activities that allows for optimal efficiency and effective coordination with others. Makes skillful use of resources and support to deliver efficient, high-quality work.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Operates with a clear sense of responsibility; learns about, and adheres to, most policies, procedures, and work requirements. Takes steps to ensure work is done properly, communicates status, and addresses any errors.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Devotes considerable effort to surpassing goals and achieving the best possible results; goes above and beyond to achieve excellence. Drives ahead with great focus when faced with obstacles and setbacks; maintains productivity and a positive attitude.
• Manages Conflict: Handles conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise. Seeks out a variety of opinions and options; maintains an open mind; takes steps to ensure conflict remains constructive; avoids polarized or unilateral decisions; seeks agreement on critical issues.
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Seeks and responds to constructive feedback in a positive and professional way. Seeks to understand own impact on others; acknowledges mistakes and finds ways to avoid repeating.
• Self-Development: Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Demonstrates strong commitment to own development by continuously updating knowledge, skills, and abilities. Shows strong enthusiasm for seeking learning opportunities.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)