Sr. Recreation Coordinator - New Port Richey, United States - Pasco County, FL

Description

Salary: $ $30.15 Hourly

Location : Land O' Lakes, FL

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number:

Department: Parks, Recreation, & Natrl Resources

Division: Parks & Recreation Active Parks

Opening Date: 05/17/2024

Closing Date: 5/30/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary Range: $ $30.15

Pay Grade: N33 (Non-exempt position)

Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

General Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A SR. RECREATION COORDINATOR - AQUATICS PROGRAMMER

Highly responsible supervisory position in the development, implementation, coordination of the aquatics programs, recreation, special events and water safety education for the public.

Essential Job Functions

Assists with selecting, training, evaluating, and supervising part-time workers, and/or temporary contractual instructors and volunteers. Develops, staffs, schedules, equips, supervises, and evaluates seasonal and yearly aquatic recreation programs, special events and activities at Veterans Memorial Park Pool. Coordinates publicity, marketing programs and stimulation of community interest in programs and determines needs by establishing working relationships with community organizations, groups, participants and the general public. Actively participates in professional development activities and initiates and/or coordinates new program implementation at multiple facilities. Assists with preparing, evaluating, and implementing annual program budget. Evaluates and recommends new revenue sources. Keeps records and prepares and processes reports and payroll. Evaluates and identifies training needs to ensure that all safety rules are enforced, develops training classes, curriculum and lesson plans, and conducts orientation. Perform routine lifeguard duties, swimming instructor and staff trainer. Trains lifeguards as first responders including first aid, resuscitation, maintains an inventory, and replenishes lifesaving or first-aid supplies and equipment. Hires, schedules, assigns, oversees, and provides leadership to seasonal programming lifeguards. Performs light maintenance duties such as daily chemical testing. Position will be responsible for identifying and reporting and responding to any unplanned or emergency maintenance situations as needed. Maintains records and submits reports; prepares attendance sheets, daily reports and special activities summaries, and compiles accident reports. Duties include lifting, moving, pushing, and pulling heavy objects, sometimes way up to 50lbs. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and philosophy of aquatic recreation programming, program supervision, facility management, and marketing techniques.
• Organizes, schedules and coordinates programs and activities including but not limited to swim lessons, aqua fitness, water safety education, recreational and school swim teams.
• Understanding of supervision and the ability to supervise others in an independent setting.
• Hires, schedules, assigns, oversees, and provides leadership to seasonal programming lifeguards.
• Trains lifeguards as first responders including first aid, resuscitation, maintains an inventory, and replenishes lifesavings or first-aid supplies and equipment.
• Evaluates and identifies training needs to ensure that all safety rules are enforced, develops training classes, curriculum and lesson plans, and conducts orientation.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with participants, community groups, other employees, and the general public.
• Ability to prepare legible and accurate reports and maintain records; prepare attendance sheets, special activities summaries and compile accident reports
• Ability to use independent judgment in developing and administering a specific phase of the recreation program to provide for the needs of the community.
• Performs light maintenance duties such as daily chemical testing. Position will be responsible for identifying and reporting and responding to any unplanned or emergency maintenance situations as needed.
• Ability to understand, interpret and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Associate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation or a related field and four (4) years paid experience in recreation programming with one (1) year of experience in aquatic recreation and program planning and implementation and eighteen (18) months in a lead or semi-supervisory position OR graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and six (6) years of paid experience in recreation programming with one (1) year of experience in aquatic recreation and program planning and implementation and eighteen (18) months in a lead or semi-supervisory position. Excellent interpersonal/communication skills required.

In House Candidates: This position qualifies for DAP.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Lifeguard Instructor, Lifeguard, CPR-First Aid and Water Safety Instructor preferred or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire date.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021

Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.

01

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

02

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

04

Are you a current Pasco BOCC employee who has successfully completed or are within 30 days of completing the Degree Alternative Program (DAP)?

• No
• Yes

05

Which best describes the years of paid experience you have in recreation programming?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

06

How many years of experience do you have in in aquatic recreation and program planning and implementation?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

07

Do you have at least 18 months of experience in a lead or semi-supervisory position?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you possess excellent interpersonal/communication skills?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you possess Lifeguard Instructor, Lifeguard, CPR-First Aid and Water Safety Instructor Certifications?

• Yes
• No

11

If you do not have current Lifeguard Instructor, Lifeguard, CPR-First Aid and Water Safety Instructor Certifications are you able to obtain the certifications within six (6) months from date of hire?

• No
• Yes

12

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran?(Supporting documentation needed at time of application or next business day)

• Yes
• No

13

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

• Acknowledged
• Declined

14

Are you legally allowed to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

15

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 12 months?

• Yes
• No

16

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position characters or less)

17

How did you hear about this position?

• Billboard
• Facebook
• Friend/Family Referral
• Indeed
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Magazine publication
• Pasco County employee
• Pasco County Traffic Sign
• Utility bill insert
• Pasco County
• Other

18

If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee.

Required Question