Program Specialist

Program Specialist

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Program Specialist

Salary

17.00 - $32.41 Hourly

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07458KH

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

02 / 26 / 2025

Closing Date

3 / 7 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Join us for a rewarding and multifaceted position that lets you wear many hats and make a lasting impact on our community!

This position is responsible for planning, organizing and implementing youth and adult activities, special events, and recreation programs for various age groups at the Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to :

Oversee contracted instructors and volunteers which include processing applications and invoices to submit for payments for programmed classes.

Organize, implement, and conduct programs such as Club Rec, fun days, spring break camps, and summer camp, including hiring, training and scheduling staff, providing feedback, evaluating summer staff, and evaluating the programs, as well as additional special events.

Input programs / classes into online recreation tracking system (Rec Trac), invoice all classes, room rentals and rentals for special events.

Responsible for opening and closing procedures that include printing reports and running checks and balances for all revenues taken in for the day and securing the recreation center.

Create program brochures, special event flyers, and all marketing material to advertise classes / programs.

Duties will also include cleaning the facility, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning restrooms and various other duties may be assigned as needed.

Education, Experience, Licensing

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED and six months of work experience working with large groups of school-age children.

CPR and First Aid training is required within six months of hire or employment may end.

Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.

Supplemental Information

Proficient in dealing with the public promptly, professionally, and courteously.

Basic mathematical skills for preparing and maintaining reports.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and the general public.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Capability to solicit donations.

Proficient in operating basic office equipment and using Microsoft programs for clerical tasks.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in all seasons.

Knowledge of current programming trends in Parks & Recreation, including games and field trips, is preferred.

Work Schedule : Flexible work schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE / RECOVERY ACTIVITIES :

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER : The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com / hr / Documents / Employee Benefits / 2024 Benefits / FULLTIME ACTIVE LCBOCC 2024 Plan Year OE Guide FINAL AON 2023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit :

Health Benefits :

• Medical Insurance
• Plans include, but are not limited to : routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.
• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Medical Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy
• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)
• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)
• Short-Term Disability
• Sick Leave Pool
• Flu vaccinations
• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits :

FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

Do you have any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED and six months of work experience working with large groups of school-age children?

If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your experience.

Do you have CPR and First Aid training, or the ability to obtain the training within six months of hire date?

Yes, I have CPR and First Aid training.

No, I do not have CPR and First Aid training, but have the ability to obtain the training within six months of hire date.

No, I do not have CPR and First Aid training, nor the ability to obtain the training within six months of hire date.

Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

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Employer

Lee County Government

Address

P.O. Box 398 ATT : Human Resources Fort Myers, Florida, 33902

Phone

239) 533-2245

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