Recreation Coordinator, Neighborhood Parks

About the Role

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Recreation Coordinator with the Neighborhood Parks group. This position will be responsible for developing and implementing After School and Summer Recreation activities and programs for a diverse group of adolescent participants. This position requires duties to be performed in both office and outdoor environments. The role includes exposure to diverse weather conditions, such as heat and rain, as well as periodic exposure to elevated noise levels associated with recreational activities and special events. Based upon operational needs, this position may require work at one or more of the following neighborhood parks: Sunview Park, Roosevelt Gardens Park, Franklin Park, Lafeyette Hart Park, Boulevard Gardens Park, Delevoe Park.

General Description

Organizes, teaches, and supervises various specialized recreation groups in various parks and settings. Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists with the planning, development, organizing, and implementation of a variety of recreation and leisure programs, special events, and related services for various population groups.
• Assists with planning and implements equipment setup for special events.
• Maintains a safe and enjoyable experience for all staff and visitors by providing superior customer service, handling patrons and guest related issues, explaining and interpreting rules, regulations, and fees during recreational activities.
• May be required to assist with opening and closing duties ensuring general upkeep, cleanliness, and appearance of recreation areas.
• Acts as lead worker in absence of supervisor at assigned programs/events.
• Acts as a lead worker with subordinate staff engaged in the areas of Special Populations, Neighborhood, or Regional Parks, assigning opening and end of day tasks.
• Performs clerical duties including creating and maintaining participant and volunteer files, answering phones and fielding patron inquiries, making reservations, and handling business correspondence.
• Maintains operational reports related to program schedules, program participation, and program evaluations.
• Develops, implements, and assists with training and instruction of other program staff and/or volunteers related to specific assigned programs and/or events.
• Assists with inventory management, making recommendations for budget, and obtaining quotes for programming and/or event materials.
• Provides community outreach, builds cooperative relationships, and promotes recreational activities through social media, printed promotional materials, community events, meetings, and related activities.
• May assist with cash handling responsibilities.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university. (One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
• Six (6) months experience in recreation, athletics, or closely related experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of appointment.

Preferences

• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include days, late afternoon/evenings, non-school days (i.e., Winter and Spring Break, teacher planning days), and holidays.
• Bachelor's degree or higher with major coursework in Parks and Recreation Management, Sports Management, Leisure Studies, Hospitality Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field.
• CPRP (Certified Parks and Recreation Professional)
• CSEP (Certified Special Events Professional)
• Ability to speak foreign language (Spanish, French/Creole)
• One (1) or more years of experience planning/organizing athletic leagues, tournaments, and/or special events management.
• One (1) or more years of experience working in an after-school and/or summer recreation program.

Work Environment

• Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
• Involves routine and frequent exposure to extreme noise levels; animals/wildlife.