What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks and Natural Resources - Recreation Coordinator I (Part Time) position at Polk County Florida?
PARKS AND NATURAL RESOURCES - RECREATION COORDINATOR I (PART TIME)
SALARY OFFER
PG-8, $17.19 Hourly, Nonexempt
WORK SCHEDULE AND LOCATION
Monday-Friday, 12:00PM – 5:00PM, (With some weekends required for special events; typically, 25 hours per week).
Parks and Natural Resources Compound - 4177 Ben Durrance Road, Bartow FL, 33830
Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities, and duties of the job illustrated below:
ILLUSTRATED DUTIES
Assist the Recreation Supervisor in the general development and direction of a year-round countywide recreation program for various interest and age groups.
Coordinate activities such as the Summer Recreation Program, Polk County Easter Egg Hunts, Cracker Storytelling Festival, Adult Sports Tournaments, Adult Ball Leagues, and additional recreational events and activities as assigned and developed.
Develop and coordinate sponsorship program for Parks & Natural Resources special events and programs.
Assist with the recruitment and training of volunteers.
Assist with the promotion of Parks & Natural Resources special events and programs. Conduct NYSCA clinics resulting in certification of coaches and documentation of these clinics to ensure a higher quality Youth League.
Receive and respond to general inquiries, request or complaints from the public concerning recreational programs and activities.
Assist in the interviewing, recommending for hiring and any administrative actions of the recreation program staff.
Oversee the operation of youth sports organizations that contract and utilize Polk County’s facilities. This is to include contracts, schedules, insurance requirements, coaches training and bylaw compliance.
Oversee staff as required.
Perform related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledgeable of a variety of recreational programs and activities.
Ability to plan, assign, review and oversee the work of others.
Ability to use good judgment in administrative and personnel matters making independent decisions.
Ability to display a cooperative attitude and willingness to respond effectively to general public concerns, philosophies and needs within recreational program activities and overall county recreation goals and objectives.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with employees, officials and the public.
Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds regularly and a minimum of 40 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work flexible hours as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of an accredited two-year college with major course work in recreation, education, or a related field and have experience in planning and overseeing recreation programs.
Must have a valid driver’s license or be able to secure a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of employment within this classification.
A comparable amount of related training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must undergo a Level 2 (FDLE) screening submitted electronically before commencing work. Those obtaining this certification must maintain certification as a condition of employment.
This position shall be required to report for work as directed when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.
Two Years College
Salary : $17
