RECREATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR

The City of Lake Worth invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Recreation Program Coordinator.

This position is Full-Time, this position is part of the Public Employees Union (PEU), Non-Exempt based on a 40-hour work week. The individual in this position will work at Leisure Services located at 501 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460. 

In addition, this position offers:

• Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals
• 14 Paid Holidays
• City of Lake Worth Medical Benefits that include Life Insurance, Dental and Vision coverage
• Retirement Plan 

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an administrative and supervisory position developing and managing varied recreational programs, camps, facilities for City-wide participation and partnerships with outside organizations, schools or accrediting agencies.  An employee in a position allocated to this class is responsible for planning, managing, developing and promoting social, educational, cultural, adult, youth, senior, and family recreational programs and events, instructed or conducted/programmed by staff, contractual staff and volunteers in compliance with division and City standards.  Work is performed with considerable independence and reviewed by the Recreation Manager through conferences, reports and results obtained.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Monitors all quality components of the program and compiles records and reports to meet accreditation, licensing, funding or national organization requirements. Liaisons with accrediting agencies, sponsors, parents, participants, event committees, boards of directors, national organizations and other Departments, as necessary.
• Coordinates registration of participants in programs or events; maintains, analyzes and evaluates attendance, program, participant and performance records. Plans, organizes, supervises and evaluates programs and scope of services. Responsible for maintaining a budget to ensure that funds are both saved and spent wisely.
• Ability to drive city vehicles for field trips, must be available during the times that these events occur, which could include evenings and weekends.
• Employee must be willing to assist with events that might occur on holidays such as Easter and the Fourth of July.
• Knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of municipal parks, recreation and cultural arts programming.
• The examples of essential functions as listed in this classification specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class.  The omission of an essential function of work does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment in relation to the position.

JOB STANDARDS:

An employee in this class is responsible for planning, formulating and supervising the operation and use of recreation facilities.   Studies community needs, develops long range and immediate recreation programs, and promotes public interest and participation in recreation activities.  Plans, reviews and conducts in-service training for recreation personnel. Confers with officials, civic groups, youth groups and the general public on matters pertaining to recreations programs.   Maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, vendors, sponsors and the community.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Recreation, Physical Education or related field is required.
• Employee must possess a minimum of two years of experience in programming recreation activities for children, adolescents, adults and senior citizens.
• An equivalent combination of related training and experience is acceptable.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain Valid Florida Driver’s License within 6 months of hire date.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work involves operation of computer equipment for extended periods. Requires the physical capacity of working for extended period of time with exposure to diverse environmental situations and adverse weather conditions. Work requires physical capacity of light to moderate lifting (up to 40 pounds).

All full-time employees are considered critical in response to emergency situations and may be deemed essential as needed depending on the situation.

Employees in this position will be required to complete the FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) Certification Levels 100, 200, 700 and 800 within the first six months of employment.  Certain positions may be required to attain additional ICS training as needed.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Lake Worth Beach and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Lake Worth Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with United States Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, this organization provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Applicants for positions with the City of Lake Worth Beach should know and be aware of the following: 

Applicants for employment who become candidates for available employment positions should note employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference checks and pre-employment physical satisfaction. Upon request, information on the nature and scope of an inquiry will be provided under FS 119.

Furthermore, some of the job classifications within the City of Lake Worth Beach workforce are covered by Collective Bargaining Agreements with a union.   Consistent with Chapter 447 of the Florida Statutes, a bargaining unit employee has the right to join or not join the union. However, the Union is not obligated to represent a non-member.