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RECREATION COORDINATOR

City of Crestview, FL
Crestview, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2026

Description

Job Summary
Assists in the planning and directing of departmental activities and coordinating all aspects of recreation youth and adult sports leagues.

Job Responsibilities
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the following essential duties:
  • Plan and coordinate recreation programs, including city planned events.
  • Help prepare and manage the operating and capital improvement budgets.
  • Perform administrative duties such as scheduling recreation programs and preparing oral and written reports.
  • Perform and coordinate maintenance and upkeep of facilities.
  • Develop various systems for the Department revenue accounts system.
  • Evaluate programs and cost effectiveness of operations.
  • Communicate with civic associates, youth, community groups, and the general public.
  • Perform other job duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skill and ability is qualifying.
  • Associates Degree in recreation, social services or related field. BA/BS degree in recreation or a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
  • One (1) year of experience in recreation activities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License by time of appointment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s) for Position
An employee in this class must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application:

Knowledge
  • Fundamentals of recreation, types of material, equipment and facilities needed to carry out planned programs and activities.
  • Team scheduling and sport event organization.
  • City’s functions, policies, and procedures.

Skills
  • Strong written and oral communications and relational skills.
  • Public relations and customer service.
  • Planning, organizing, and implementing special activities.
  • Follow and relay oral and written instructions, policies and procedures.
  • Operate a variety of office equipment, including computer terminal, printer, and copier.

Abilities
  • Input and retrieve information from a computer.
  • Maintain records and prepare oral and written reports.
  • Instruct youth and adults in sports and recreation activities.
  • Work effectively with difficult individuals and various age groups in specialty areas.
  • Works outside in various weather conditions.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL STANDARDS:

Positions in this class typically work in a standard office environment; however, there is also some limited field work involved resulting in exposure to the elements. Moderate physical work may be required including walking, bending, stooping, standing, and lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to seventy-five (75) pounds.


**The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this classification and is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.**


We are delighted to present our comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees, which includes an array of exciting offerings: health care, dental and vision plans, retirement options, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and a generous allocation of holidays and paid time off.

Employee Benefits Overview

  • Health, Life, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Health insurance is fully covered by the employer for employees, with optional 50% employer-paid dental and employee-paid vision coverage available.

  • Flexible Spending Accounts: Flexible spending accounts are offered for your convenience.

  • Retirement Plan: A pension-style plan is available, subject to specific terms.

  • Supplemental Benefits: Employees are eligible for additional benefits such as life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and long-term care through Allstate and AFLAC.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO): PTO is earned monthly based on an accrual system.

  • Holidays: Enjoy 13 city-paid holidays each year.

  • Deferred Compensation: A 457b plan is available for deferred compensation.


For further details, please visit our candidate portal.

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