Recreation Program Coordinator

Position Summary

Organizes, implements and facilitates a variety of programs at an indoor or outdoor recreation center or facility or swimming pool. Plans activities, events and programs. Supervises programs to ensure they are run in a fun, organized and safe way.

• Prepares daily, weekly and seasonal schedules of events and activities
• Organizes and instructs groups in phases of recreational programming such as dancing, music, crafts, activities, sports and games
• Serves as advisor or instructor for groups formed to participate in a particular type of activity; instructs members of the department staff and volunteer leaders
• Orders supplies, materials, equipment and other materials pertaining to an activity in order to assure maximum satisfaction for the participants
• Participates in recruiting, training and supervising seasonal and part-time staff, specialists and volunteers
• May check, schedule, maintain and oversee use of facilities, equipment and supplies
• Prepares manuals, rules, announcements, bulletins and promotional materials as directed Maintains operation and recreation activity records and equipment inventories
• Performs related work as required

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency, six (6) or more months of additional training.
• Have completed two (2) years of college course work is preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years' experience in planning, promoting, organizing and conducting recreation activities. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education.
• Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• If assigned to a licensed after school facility, must enroll in the Florida 40-hour Child Care Introductory Training for School-aged children within ninety (90) days from the date of assignment and successfully complete such training within one (1) year.
• If assigned to a licensed after school facility, may be required to obtain the Child Development Associate credential within one (1) year after successful completion of the Florida 40-Hour Child Care Introductory Training for school-aged children.
• If assigned to a licensed after school facility, may be required to obtain a Directors credential within six (6) months after receipt of the Child Development Associate credential.
• If assigned to a facility with a swimming pool, may be required to obtain a Certified Pool Operator Certification, American Red Cross Basic Water Rescue Certification and Lifeguard Management Training Certification within one (1) year.
• If assigned to oversee transportation, must possess a current and valid State of Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with airbrake endorsement and passenger endorsement.
• To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs. (link: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.