Recreation Specialist
Leon County Government, Boynton Beach, FL, United States
Purpose of Classification
The purpose of this classification is to plan, organize, develop, and supervise a variety of indoor and outdoor recreation activities and special events at recreation facilities and parks. Work is performed under general supervision.
Essential Functions
Plans, develops, and implements recreation programs; orders equipment and supplies needed for recreation activities; plans and organizes department special events; recruits instructors and volunteers for recreation programs and special events.
Provides customer service support which includes answering phones and responding to emails; interacts with the public in person to answer questions about recreation programs, special events, and rentals.
Assists with promoting recreation programs and special events to increase registration and attendance.
Provides administrative support which includes processing program registration and rentals.
Assists in the enforcement of recreation center rules and regulations in order to maintain order and prevent accidents.
Trains, schedules and supervises designated staff and volunteers to assist with recreation programs and facility rentals.
Supervises participants using recreation centers; enforces recreation center and park rules and regulations to maintain order.
Participates in budget preparations and monitoring.
Maintains records and prepares reports on activities and programs conducted at recreation centers and parks.
Transports program participants to recreation activities.
Assists in evaluation of recreation programs and staff.
Additional Functions
Supports City-wide programs and special events.
Attends department trainings as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or valid equivalent.
One (1) year of customer service, program planning and implementation experience in relation to recreation and parks.
Possess (or be able to obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire) a valid Florida driver’s license.
Possess (or be able to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire) a valid CPR/First Aid certification and must maintain certification thereafter.
Positions working with Afterschool Youth Programs must meet the following additional requirements
Possession of Florida State Department of Health Forty (40) hour Childcare Certification is preferred upon hire. Position incumbents not in possession of the forty (40) hour Childcare Certification must register for the Certification within 90 days of employment, obtain the Certification within six (6) months of hire date, and maintain the Certification thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) designation.
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
City pension plan.
Paid annual leave, holidays, and sick leave.
Short and long term disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
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Essential Functions
Plans, develops, and implements recreation programs; orders equipment and supplies needed for recreation activities; plans and organizes department special events; recruits instructors and volunteers for recreation programs and special events.
Provides customer service support which includes answering phones and responding to emails; interacts with the public in person to answer questions about recreation programs, special events, and rentals.
Assists with promoting recreation programs and special events to increase registration and attendance.
Provides administrative support which includes processing program registration and rentals.
Assists in the enforcement of recreation center rules and regulations in order to maintain order and prevent accidents.
Trains, schedules and supervises designated staff and volunteers to assist with recreation programs and facility rentals.
Supervises participants using recreation centers; enforces recreation center and park rules and regulations to maintain order.
Participates in budget preparations and monitoring.
Maintains records and prepares reports on activities and programs conducted at recreation centers and parks.
Transports program participants to recreation activities.
Assists in evaluation of recreation programs and staff.
Additional Functions
Supports City-wide programs and special events.
Attends department trainings as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or valid equivalent.
One (1) year of customer service, program planning and implementation experience in relation to recreation and parks.
Possess (or be able to obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire) a valid Florida driver’s license.
Possess (or be able to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire) a valid CPR/First Aid certification and must maintain certification thereafter.
Positions working with Afterschool Youth Programs must meet the following additional requirements
Possession of Florida State Department of Health Forty (40) hour Childcare Certification is preferred upon hire. Position incumbents not in possession of the forty (40) hour Childcare Certification must register for the Certification within 90 days of employment, obtain the Certification within six (6) months of hire date, and maintain the Certification thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) designation.
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
City pension plan.
Paid annual leave, holidays, and sick leave.
Short and long term disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
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