Department:
Parks Recreation and Natural Resources
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Sarasota County offers a variety of outdoor experiences for people of all ages and abilities to play, learn and grow! Our Parks, Recreation and Natural resources Department is seeking a Program Coordinator who is responsible for organizing, scheduling, and promoting, recreational programs, special events, and other related programs and activities of a tier one historical recreation facility. In this position you will also collect revenues, maintain facility inventory, participate in outreach opportunities, recruit volunteers, and utilize strong customer service skills. Apply today to become a member of this amazing team!
In this role, you will...
Manage day-to-day operations of Phillippi Estate Park.
Instruct Park visitors and staff on facility and park usage requirements and ensure compliance with reservation agreements.
Coordinate oversight of events scheduled within the park.
Innovatively create, plan, coordinate, and implement a variety of recreational, cultural/historical, and nature-based programs and services to meet the community's needs.
Programming responsibilities include staffing; budgeting; marketing; securing and setting up/tearing down equipment; enforcing safety rules and regulations; reserving space; obtaining permits, waivers, and insurance forms; collecting fees; pursuing partnerships; evaluating activities; surveying participants; tracking expenses; recruiting volunteers; and reporting outcomes accurately and timely.
Coordinate Park and facility maintenance to ensure a safe and clean park and appropriate maintenance for amenities; provide Contractual oversight for facility and park.
Assist in the development of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards. Assist in preparing and administering the budget for park and programs and grant and partnership opportunities. Purchase supplies and equipment as needed.
Serve on committees and participate in networking opportunities when offered.
Seek out training opportunities and programs to enhance knowledge and leadership skills. Participate in pertinent classes offered by the county. Participate in team meetings and events.
Contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of service to customers by offering suggestions and participating as an active member of the team.
Work Hours:
Full-Time, 40 hours per week
As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the field of Recreation, Leisure Services, Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field and two (2) years of related experience.
A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in the above fields can substitute for one year of professional experience.
Progressively responsible professional experience as described herein can substitute on a year-to-year basis for the required college education
Valid Florida driver’s license
Ability to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid within the first (6) months of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP)
About Everything Else
Starting Pay: $56,139.20
Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).
If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day DocumentsYou will need to present the following items on your first day:
1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)
Benefits:
A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team.
We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.
Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.
A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).
Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.
OUR VISION
Sarasota County is a beautiful community that has preserved natural assets.
Sarasota County has world-class amenities and robust, diverse business
opportunities. Sarasota County is a great place to live with easy movement
through mobility options and a strong sense of community.
OUR MISSION
Provide exceptional quality services in collaboration with the cities and
act as a financially responsible steward. Our high-performance county
organization takes great pride in customer-focused services that
add value to the community.
Join our team! Visit scgov.net/jobs.
