Forsyth County
Recreation Coordinator - Pasco Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation (PAIR)
Forsyth County, Florida, New York, United States
Overview
General 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. Essential Job Functions
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, Skills And Abilities
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. Minimum Requirements
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-supervisory position. In House Candidates:
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. Benefits Include
Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan PTO (Paid Time Off) Paid holidays Group insurance Tuition reimbursement Deferred compensation Medical leave pool Annual medical leave buy-back Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year. Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions. 01 I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position. Acknowledge Decline 02 Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee? Yes No 03 Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education? GED High School Associate degree Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctorate None of the above 04 Are you a current Pasco BOCC employee who has successfully completed or are within 30 days of completing the Degree Alternative Program (DAP)? No Yes 05 Which best describes the years of experience you have in recreation programming? Ten or more years of experience Nine years but less than ten Eight years but less than nine Seven years but less than eight Six years but less than seven Five years but less than six Four years but less than five Three years but less than four Two years but less than three One year but less than two Less than one year of experience 06 Which best describes the amount of experience you have in a lead or semi-lead supervisory position? Less than one year of experience One year but less than two Two years but less than three Three years but less than four Five years but less than six Six years but less than seven Seven years but less than eight Eight years but less than nine Nine years but less than ten Ten or more years of experience 07 Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire? Yes No 08 Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY). Yes No 09 I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC. Acknowledged Declined 10 Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment. Yes No 11 Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months? Yes No 12 Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less) 13 How did you hear about this position? Billboard Facebook Friend/Family Referral Indeed Instagram Job Fair LinkedIn Magazine publication Nextdoor Pasco County employee Pasco County Facebook Page Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com Pasco County Traffic Sign Utility bill insert X/Twitter YouTube Other 14 If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. Required Question
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General 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. Essential Job Functions
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, Skills And Abilities
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. Minimum Requirements
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-supervisory position. In House Candidates:
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. Benefits Include
Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan PTO (Paid Time Off) Paid holidays Group insurance Tuition reimbursement Deferred compensation Medical leave pool Annual medical leave buy-back Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year. Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions. 01 I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position. Acknowledge Decline 02 Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee? Yes No 03 Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education? GED High School Associate degree Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctorate None of the above 04 Are you a current Pasco BOCC employee who has successfully completed or are within 30 days of completing the Degree Alternative Program (DAP)? No Yes 05 Which best describes the years of experience you have in recreation programming? Ten or more years of experience Nine years but less than ten Eight years but less than nine Seven years but less than eight Six years but less than seven Five years but less than six Four years but less than five Three years but less than four Two years but less than three One year but less than two Less than one year of experience 06 Which best describes the amount of experience you have in a lead or semi-lead supervisory position? Less than one year of experience One year but less than two Two years but less than three Three years but less than four Five years but less than six Six years but less than seven Seven years but less than eight Eight years but less than nine Nine years but less than ten Ten or more years of experience 07 Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire? Yes No 08 Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY). Yes No 09 I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC. Acknowledged Declined 10 Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment. Yes No 11 Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months? Yes No 12 Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less) 13 How did you hear about this position? Billboard Facebook Friend/Family Referral Indeed Instagram Job Fair LinkedIn Magazine publication Nextdoor Pasco County employee Pasco County Facebook Page Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com Pasco County Traffic Sign Utility bill insert X/Twitter YouTube Other 14 If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. Required Question
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