Recreation Coordinator - Wesley Chapel Recreation Complex

Pasco County, FL; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County seeks a Recreation Coordinator to develop, organize, and coordinate recreation opportunities, programs, and events for a multipurpose Recreation Complex/Community Center.

The role includes supervising seasonal staff and volunteers, assisting with publicity and marketing, and building partnerships with community groups to stimulate participation and ensure safe, well-run facilities. Weekend or evening work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation or related field with 1 year paid experience
• Associate degree with 3 years paid experience in recreation programming
• High school diploma with 5 years paid experience in recreation programming with 1 year lead/supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Develops, staffs, schedules, equips, supervises and evaluates recreation programs, camps and events.
• Assists with publicity/marketing and community outreach to boost participation.
• Supervises seasonal staff and volunteers and coordinates program implementation.
• Maintains records, reports and effective working relationships with participants and partners.

Skills

Recreation programming

Program supervision

Facility management

Marketing techniques

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation

Associate degree in recreation

High school diploma + 5 years experience

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A RECREATION COORDINATOR

Highly responsible position in the development, organization and coordination of well-rounded recreation opportunities, programs, and events for a multipurpose Recreation Complex/Community Center with large recreation building and/or satellite parks.

Assists with selecting, training, and evaluating seasonal employees, temporary contractual instructors and volunteers. May assume additional responsibilities in the absence of the Senior Recreation Coordinator. Develops, staffs, schedules, equips, supervises, and evaluates seasonal and yearly recreation programs, camps, special events and activities. Assists with publicity for 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. Assists in administration of recreational center; i.e., answering telephone, registering participants, opening and closing facility, setting up and taking down equipment and facilities according to assignment and schedule. Assists with light maintenance and custodial work required to support recreation programs. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and philosophy of recreation programming, program supervision, facility management, and marketing techniques.
• Basic understanding of supervision and the ability to supervise others.
• 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.

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

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. May require weekend, night and holiday work.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation or a related field and one (1) year paid experience in recreation programming OR an Associate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation or a related and three (3) years' paid experience in recreation programming OR graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and five (5) years' paid experience in recreation programming with one (1) year in a lead or semi-lead supervisory position.

In HouseCandidates:

This position qualifies for DAP.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Parks and Recreation certification is preferred. Certification in Community CPR and First Aid must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment.

ADA STATEMENT:

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.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:

Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

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.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:

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.

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