Recreation Specialist - Full Time

Charlottecountyfl; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte County is seeking a Recreation Specialist to organize and lead programs, sports, and events across the County. You will coach participants, ensure facilities and equipment are event-ready, and foster safe, engaging environments that strengthen the community.

In this role, you'll work independently and as part of a team, develop programs, manage schedules, and communicate effectively with staff and the public.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of experience in customer service, physical education, recreation, summer camp programs, or volunteerism.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead recreational activities.
• Coach participants and develop programs.
• Ensure facilities and equipment are event-ready.
• Create safe and engaging environments for the community.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Customer service

Sports coaching

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Make a Difference Through Recreation, Leadership, and Community Engagement!

Are you passionate about creating fun, meaningful experiences for people of all ages? Join our team as a Recreation Specialist and play a key role in bringing programs, sports, and special events to life throughout the County. In this dynamic position, you'll organize and lead recreational activities, coach participants, ensure facilities and equipment are event-ready, and help create safe, engaging environments that strengthen our community. Working both independently and as a team leader, you'll have the opportunity to inspire others, develop programs, and make a positive impact every day. If you enjoy working with people, thrive in an active environment, and are ready to turn recreation into a rewarding career, we want to hear from you!

Education and Experience:

An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) months of experience in customer service, physical education, recreation, summer camp programs, or volunteerism.

Licenses and/or Certificates:

• Must maintain a valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related computer programs and software applications.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations, safety precautions, and first aid of various competitive athletic games.
• Knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of personal health and fitness.
• Knowledge of recreational activities suitable for children and adults.
• Knowledge of standard office computer equipment and software applications, as well as cash registers.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, multi-line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
• Ability to score various sports.
• Ability to lead and instruct children and adults in the assigned recreational activities.
• Ability to maintain discipline and to solve disciplinary problems.
• Ability to contribute effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to work late nights, early mornings, on weekends and holidays.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives.
• Ability to maintain basic records and reports.
• Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to author reports, business correspondence.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, service providers, other employees, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily performed both indoors and outdoors, potentially exposed to temperature changes dust, biting/stinging insects and outdoor weather conditions inclusive of heat, sun, rain, and wind.

RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS

There is little or no risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety associated with this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Charlotte County is an affirmative action/ADA/veterans' preference and equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.