Recreation Specialist - Vineyards Community Park

Job Summary

Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long‑term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages.

Provides assistance in the execution of Parks & Recreation programs in the following areas: community center aide, park attendant, gymnasium, and fitness; to include providing customer service, receiving payments, and performing related clerical tasks.

• Assists with the development, planning, organization, implementation and supervision of various recreation programs, activities and leagues to ensure the safety, general welfare and enjoyment of the park patrons.
• Monitors conduct and activities of park visitors; responds to situations involving disruptive behavior, suspicious behavior, potential medical problems, or other problems; reports problems to appropriate personnel; initiates calls for police, fire, or emergency medical services as needed.
• Coordinates the operation of the County’s park facilities including the beach, gymnasium, swimming pool, fitness center, community centers, athletic fields, and/or other facilities; performs customer service, office and/or cashier function; opens/closes park, booths, learning center, snack room, or other facilities; unlocks/locks doors and turns lights on/off; monitors facilities and amenities; records/calculates visitor counts and daily usage of facilities, explains facility procedures, rules, and regulations to visitors;
  
  reports problems to park ranger.
• Reviews and schedules/reserves for the use of park facilities for individuals or organizations.
• Ensure the cleanliness of offices and community center facilities; cleans, vacuums, and/or waxes floors; dusts fixtures and furniture; cleans counters; empties trash; freshens bathrooms; stocks supplies; maintains grounds; sweeps and blows debris; cleans windows.
• Provides first aid assistance to patrons as needed.

• Monitors the use of equipment.
• May coordinate operation of park facilities; monitors activities at park entrance; counts vehicles and pedestrians entering park; checks cars for pets.
• May inspect equipment for safety; makes minor repairs to equipment.
• May order and/or procure supplies for job tasks.
• May prepare, copies, and distribute flyers, programs, calendars, or other information regarding park events/activities; posts informational signs/flyers for customer reference.
• May prepare records and reports pertaining to use of park facilities.
• Monitors inventory levels of forms, supplies, and materials; ensures availability of adequate supplies and materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement materials; receives and distributes incoming deliveries.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Must be sixteen (16) years of age.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Six (6) months of customer service experience preferred.
• Fingerprinting Required.

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

• Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County’s Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident‑by‑incident basis.
• This job posting is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

Collier County BCC offers a variety of benefits to both regular full and part‑time employees. For information,  to view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer when you join our team.