Recreation Program Coordinator - James R. Smith Center

Description
Who We Are
Orlando, The City Beautiful
For most of Orlando’s history we’ve been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we’re also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We’re transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.
This didn’t happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we’ve transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.
Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city’s potential.
Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.
Nature Of Work
Performs administrative and supervisory recreation work in planning, coordinating and conducting the S.P.A.RK. After-school Program, Middle-Teen Program (M.T.P.), Camp Orlando, and various recreational programs at a Regional Recreation Center. An employee in this classification participates in the planning, organizing, and directing of a specialized recreation program designed to meet the needs and interests of participants, parents/guardians, residents, and the public. Duties include; training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating subordinate personnel at the direction of he Regional Center Manager. Employee in this position may be assigned to manage one or more specialized programs.
Work assignments require the exercise of initiative and independent judgment in organizing and supervising specialized recreation activities. Work is reviewed through observation, reports, conferences, performance evaluations and counseling sessions.
Work is sometimes performed outdoors and employee is exposed to extreme heat, insects, and weather conditions. Employee may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree in Recreation Administration or a closely related field; and a minimum of one (1) year of experience with program management in specialty area required; or an equivalent combination of related education, training and experience. Bilingual in Spanish and English Highly Preferred. Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. A Commercial Drivers License is desired. FRPA Certification desired.
VALID DRIVER LICENSE MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW. VALID FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE MUST BE PRESENTED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.