Recreation Coordinator - Part-Time, Year Round

Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, the City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees. Want Top Notch Insurance? We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans. Need Work Life Balance? We have got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week and an Award Winning Wellness Program. And We Don’t Stop There. The City of Hollywood provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Repaying Student Loans? Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Let’s Partner Together and Come Grow with the City of Hollywood. Apply Now!     For more information about this position and our competitive pay, benefits package and pension plan, refer to this job posting or our City website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollywoodfl .  JOB SUMMARY: This is responsible work in the field of public parks, recreation and cultural arts at a major recreation facility, assigned area or district.  Incumbent coordinates recreation programs and events for the Department. Employees in this class are responsible for training, supervising and evaluating subordinate personnel who lead or assist with recreation activities and maintenance of facilities.  Duties include the incumbent’s personal participation in planning and implementing a wide range of recreation programs and activities. Work extends to responsibility for the participant’s physical well-being and safety while they are on the playground, in a recreation center, or while traveling off-site. Responsibilities also involve establishing and maintaining a close working relationship with the community.  Supervision is received from the PRCA Managers and/or Recreation Supervisors who review work through performance reports, conferences and observation of results. Review work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy.  Oversees the scheduling of recreation staff and facilities and the planning and implementation of all recreation events and/or activities. May supervise recreation leaders, aides, volunteers, other City employees and contractors. Incumbents exercise independent judgment within established policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:            Plans and executes recreation, cultural arts and athletic activities and events to address the needs of the community; surveys the surrounding community to develop programs and/or activities; coordinates recreation facility programs and citywide departmental and multiple facility activities. Organizes and supervises the work of subordinate staff, contract personnel and volunteers; makes recommendations regarding hiring and discipline of subordinates; provides input for employee performance evaluations; evaluates and coordinates contracted entertainers, vendors and officials. Operates a variety of related equipment, office machinery, computers and other job related software. Utilizes the City’s Recware computer program. Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various operational records and reports, such as monthly activity reports, time sheets, surveys, staff schedules, purchase requisitions, program proposals, program evaluations, program attendance, contracts, registration forms, insurance agreements, deposits, facility and vehicle inspections. Prepares periodic schedules of events and activities; plans and directs sports tournaments, special events, performances, aquatic programs, field trips and related programs; administers facility use, field and other activity permits; writes and disseminates news releases, media coverage items and prepares grant applications. Serves as liaison and makes presentations to community groups, prospective sponsors, Parks and Recreation organizations, grant organizations, and schools. Supervises field and facility repair and maintenance working with Public Works and other departmental maintenance personnel. Prepares reports and statistical studies; recommends and monitors program budget.   Handles financial transactions and set goals and objectives for area of responsibility.   Monitors expenditures and ensures economical operation of recreation activities and facilities. Monitors vendor contracts to ensure compliance. Solicits corporate sponsors and grants for city programs. Adheres to the City and Department policies in the discharge of duties and responsibilities and ensure the same from subordinate staff. Keeps abreast of changes in operation philosophies and policies of the City and Department through staff meetings and inter-departmental correspondences. Chaperon or serve as supervisor for events and trips as required. Responds to telephone inquiries regarding departmental activities.   Greets and assist visitors to the facility. Enforce the City’s Youth Program Background Check policy and procedures. Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation. Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers. Performs related work as required for this position description only.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Required:
Associate's Degree from an accredited University or College in Parks and Recreation, Physical Education, Sports Management or a related field and three (3) years experience.
 
Preferred:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University or College in Parks and Recreation, Physical Education, Sports Management or a related field and five (5) years experience.
 
Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) preferred.
 
Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: 

• CPR and First Aid Certification to include (AED) within six (6) months of date of hire
• Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance 

• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record

• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of municipal parks, recreation and cultural arts programming and Departmental operational procedures.
• Knowledge in the area of athletic events, youth and adult activities and aquatics programs, rules and operations.
• Ability to schedule and program recreation services.
• Ability to plan, organize and supervise employees in a manner conducive to performance standards and high morale.
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to identify problems or situations as they occur and identify, analyze and/or assist with alternative solutions before exercising judgment.
• Ability to implement decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures.
• Ability to make independent judgments.
• Knowledge of first aid and safety practices.
• Skills and experience in directing participants in recreation, cultural and athletic programs and activities.
• Knowledgeable in the applicable laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position and has the ability to help ensure Department compliance with all applicable laws and regulations through effective supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, other departments, vendors, sponsors and the community.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare professional reports.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics, spelling and grammar.
• Ability to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.
• Ability to be trained in Recware, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel computer programs and related software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.
• Knowledge of City and Department policy and procedures.

Required Education and Background Information: Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility. Please note minimum education and experience requirements. Closed competitive positions are open only to employees while open competitive positions are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Evidence of a GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma. Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and/or providing all relevant information at the time of application. Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date.

Veteran's Preference:   The City values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible.  Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs.All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.

Applicants who are considered for employment will be required to pay $62.00 for the FDLE Level II background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES:  The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees.   Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions:
 

• The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;
• The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;
• The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.

As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling (954) 921-3216.
 
All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications).  
 
The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.

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