Recreation Coordinator - Brian Piccolo Park

Requirements And Preferences

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Recreation Coordinator at Brian Piccolo Park.
This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.
Benefits Of Broward County Employment
High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Single $10.39 / Family $76.94
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – Bi-weekly Premiums
Single $78.64 / Family $273.13
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation employee match
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Paid Parental Leave
Work Schedule
Sunday: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Monday - Thursday: 3:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
General Description
Overall, employees in this position at Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome will be required to coordinate and supervise various Special Events under the direction of the Park Manager, as well as coordinating and organizing athletic leagues and tournaments. This person will be responsible for Co-Sponsorships and Partnerships as they relate to requests for park facilities.
In addition, this position will be responsible for meeting with prospective Special Event patrons and promoters, working with them to facilitate all the details associated with the park permit addendums.
This class works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Requires an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires six (6) months experience in recreation, athletics, or closely related experience.
Special Certifications And Licenses Required
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License with authority to drive a county vehicle for duration of appointment.
Preferences
Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
A basic working knowledge and understanding of special event management with some sports related background is preferred.
Bachelor's degree or higher with major coursework in Parks and Recreation Management, Sports Management, Leisure Studies, Hospitality Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field.
One (1) or more years of experience working in an after-school and/or summer recreation program (based upon area of assignment).
CPRP (Certified Parks and Recreation Professional)
CSEP (Certified Special Events Professional)
Ability to speak foreign language (Spanish, French/Creole)
Additional Information
All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check which includes post-offer physical examination, drug testing and the clearing of DCF's Affidavit of Good Moral Character (https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/background-screening/docs/DCF%20AGMC.pdf).
Duties And Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Assists with the planning, development, organizing, and implementation of a variety of recreation and leisure programs, special events, and related services for various population groups (based upon area of assignment).
Assists with planning and implements equipment setup for special events.
Maintains a safe and enjoyable experience for all staff and visitors by providing superior customer service, handling patrons and guest related issues, explaining and interpreting rules, regulations, and fees during recreational activities.
May be required to assist with opening and closing duties ensuring general upkeep, cleanliness, and appearance of recreation areas to include rental halls, public/private facilities, athletic fields, pavilions, and/or outdoor spaces.
Acts as lead worker in absence of supervisor at assigned programs/events. Based on area assignment, acts as a lead worker with subordinate staff engaged in the areas of Special Populations, Neighborhood, or Regional Parks.
Assigns opening and end of day tasks to subordinate staff and/or volunteers.
Performs clerical duties including creating and maintaining participant and volunteer files, answering phones and fielding patron inquiries, making reservations, and handling business correspondence.
Maintains operational reports related to program schedules, program participation, and program evaluations.
Develops, implements, and assists with training and instruction of other program staff and/or volunteers related to specific assigned programs and/or events.
Assists with inventory management, making recommendations for budget, and obtaining quotes for programming and/or event materials.
Provides community outreach, builds cooperative relationships, and promotes recreational activities through social media, printed promotional materials, community events, meetings, and related activities.
May assist with cash handling responsibilities.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to extreme noise levels; animals/wildlife.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
County Core Competencies
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with the Professional Standards/Human Rights Section.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.