What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Program Specialist - Programing position at City of Parkland, FL?
Salary : $52,187.20 - $67,828.80 Annually
Location : Parkland, FL
Job Type : Full Time Employee
Job Number : 00770
Department : Parks & Recreation
Opening Date : 12 / 31 / 2024
Closing Date : 1 / 14 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
General Purpose
There are lots of reasons to join the City of Parkland's dynamic team of public servants! Besides competitive pay, we offer great benefits, learning opportunities, professional development, and a team that truly cares about each other. That's why we were named one of Sun-Sentinel's 2022 Top Workplaces based on what our own employees had to say about their experience working for the City of Parkland! Check out the benefits tab of this ad to learn more about our great benefits!
What you'll be doing :
This position is responsible for routine work involving planning, overseeing, and implementing recreation programs for the City. An employee in this classification is responsible for supervising groups of children, teens, and seniors as well as other recreation staff. The incumbent requires initiative and independent judgment in accomplishing assignments.
Essential Job Functions
- Plans, organizes, and leads a wide variety of recreational and leisure services activities for participants of all age groups.
- Oversees programming implemented by recreation staff to ensure it remains within budget.
- Plans and conducts assigned activities for the Summer Recreation Camp Program and After School Program.
- Oversees programming for seniors and programs provided by outside contractors.
- Assists in the acquisition and completion of registration forms for recreation programs offered by the City.
- Performs participant registration for recreational activities and collects fees for programs and activities.
- Prepare newsletters, flyers, posters and other materials to promote programs to increase community awareness and individual participation.
- Maintains records and accounts of attendance, financial charges, receipts, accident, and incident reports.
- Performs reporting and record keeping duties for grant related activities in the Parks & Recreation department.
- Supervises and trains staff and volunteers when necessary.
- Takes photographs of recreational activities for the City website.
- Assists with department and Citywide special events.
- Assists with front desk support.
- Responsible for grant requirements and reports for youth and senior programs.
- Prepares all camp / program documents including handbook and registration forms.
Performs other related duties as required / assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION : This position is deemed a safety sensitive position in accordance with Florida State Statute Chapter 112.0455 Drug Free Workplace Act and is subject to pre-employment drug screening.
There are lots of reasons to join the City of Parkland's dynamic team of public servants! Besides competitive pay, we offer great benefits, learning opportunities, professional development, and a team that truly cares about each other. That's why we were named one of Sun-Sentinel's 2022 Top Workplaces based on what our own employees had to say about their experience working for the City of Parkland!
Health Insurance
The City of Parkland recognizes that every employee is unique and strives to provide a benefits package that puts the employee in control. As such, you have the option of selecting from two comprehensive health plans : a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) and a Point of Service (POS). The City provides employees with the HMO Single Coverage plan at no cost to the employee. Employees can elect to add dependents to the HMO plan or choose the POS plan at a reduced premium. Choose the plan that best fits your and your family's needs. Coverage is effective the first of the month following your start date.
Dental and Vision Insurance
Employees may also elect dental and vision coverage. The City provides two options for dental coverage which includes the Cigna Dental Care DHMO plan at no cost to the employee for single or family coverage, or the Cigna Dental Care PPO plan at a reduced premium. Vision insurance is offered through EyeMed at a reduced premium for employees and their dependents.
Retirement
The City offers retirement options through Mission Square Retirement which includes :
Life, AD&D, and Long-term Disability Insurance
The City provides Basic Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance through Cigna at no cost to the employee. Basic Life Insurance is provided at 1x the employee's annual earnings up to $50,000. Employees may elect additional coverage for themselves, spouses, or children at a reduced premium. The City also provides Long-term Disability Insurance to employees at no cost to the employee.
Flexible Spending Accounts
The City offers two flexible spending accounts, Health Care Reimbursement Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, which gives employees the option to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified medical expenses and eligible dependent care (day care) expenses.
Leave
The City offers paid time off to employees to include vacation, sick, personal, and holiday. Eligible employees receive :
Professional Development
The City offers a tuition and certification reimbursement program so you can continue to develop your career as a public sector professional.
Additionally, our Public Works employees are eligible to participate in a laddering program that allows you to advance through levels with corresponding pay increases through years of service and obtaining job specific certifications.
Other Benefits
The City also offers several other benefits for employees to include :
Do you have an Associates degree, and / or have you completed at least 60 college credits?
Do you have at least three (3) years' of related work experience?
Do you possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record?
Do you have a valid CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, or the ability to obtain these within six (6) months of hire?
Do you possess FEMA 100, 200, and 700 certifications, or have the ability to obtain them within the first six (6) months of employment?
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Salary : $52,187 - $67,829
