Recreation Program Leader - Athletics - North Collier Regional Park

Job Summary

Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many employees build long-term careers with us. This position implements a program of recreational activities or a summer camp at North Collier Regional Park. The salary listed is the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages.

• Organizes and sets up programs and activities; supervises recreation activities; resolves differences that may arise during play.
• Enforces safety rules and guidelines; may serve in a lifeguard capacity at pools.
• Greets the public at the front desk; answers the telephone; gives information over the phone and in person; receives and documents fees; balances cash drawer.
• Participates in short‑ and long‑range planning; obtains permission and permits where applicable.
• Supervises all aspects of special events; makes provisions for parking and security; assists with clean‑up after event.
• Assists with contracts, special events, and other information needed to run programs.
• Assigns equipment; ensures cleanliness and operability of equipment.
• Prepares and maintains logs and reports of daily activities; prepares forms for registration; registers participants; prepares attendance sheets; files program information.
• Opens and closes the recreation building; checks buildings; reports any maintenance problems; maintains order in the building; checks keys in and out.
• Makes copies; folds and stuffs envelopes; types labels, letters, and charts; copies and collates handbooks; keeps files in order; writes work orders; maintains computerized databases; prepares bulletin board and flyers; prepares supply order for office.
• Sets up room for activity; cleans and prepares rooms for programs; prepares office and facility for next day’s use; loads and unloads tables and chairs; removes trash after activities.
• Schedules and rents out gym and picnic shelters for activities; accounts for and ensures safety of money received; makes schedules for leagues and organizations.
• Schedules and prepares purchase orders for transportation needs.
• Posts and fills summer camp positions; screens applicants and performs background checks; checks references; administers drug tests; processes and distributes applications; prepares new hire paperwork.
• Maintains and posts payroll for temporary employees.
• Purchases and inventories supply and equipment for programs; prepares purchase orders; cleans and organizes supply closets; orders and issues divisional clothing; verifies receipts.
• Supervises and schedules coaching staff.

• May require attending childcare classes or training as part of job functions.
• Assists with and decorates for special events.
• Performs minor maintenance on equipment.
• Ensures cleanliness of work area.
• Attends meetings, runs errands as requested.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One (1) year of related experience.
• Fingerprinting required.

• Must possess and maintain certifications in CPR and First Aid.
• May be required to possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.

• Required to obtain instructor certifications for teaching fitness classes.

Collier County offers a variety of benefits to both regular full‑time and part‑time employees.