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1000 - Recreation Specialist

City of Fort Walton Beach
Fort Walton Beach, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2026
Job Summary

Assists with Recreation Center registration, programs and activities. Front Desk duties include answering phones, facility lock up, and some athletic program assistance.

**Essential Job Functions**

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties:

Assist with planning, organizing, and supervision of daily recreational activities.

Oversee and perform routine maintenance and security of facility.

Maintain a variety of records, files, and logs.

Prepare reports, newsletters, and documents as required.

Assist with the organization of community events and fund raisers.

Register participants in programs.

Perform various office related skills using a computer.

Oversee and monitor after school programs and seasonal camps.

Transport program participants as needed.

Assist working the front counter as needed and provide good customer service.

Perform Other Job Duties As Assigned.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) 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.

Citys 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, calculator, fax, typewriter, and copier.

**Abilities**

Input and retrieve information from a computer.

Maintain records and prepare oral and written reports.

Perform administrative duties.

Instruct a variety of individuals of all ages in recreational activities.

Plan, organize, and supervise recreati

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