About This Role
Planning, directing, coordinating, and overseeing Parks & Recreation operations and staff is the primary responsibility of this supervisory position within the Public Works Department. This is a hands-on role that also involves assisting with operational duties and providing frontline coverage as needed to support service delivery. The role requires an active presence at District facilities, strong organizational and computer skills, timely responses to emails and resident inquiries, and flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of District parks, recreation facilities, facility rentals, parking operations, programs, and special events while supporting staff responsible for their coordination and execution
- Monitor and maximize revenue opportunities through facility rentals, memberships, recreation programs, events, and other District services, ensuring revenue goals are met, fees are properly collected, and resources are used efficiently
- Assist as needed in the management of recreation facilities: openings, closings, inspections, customer service, events, and other hands-on operational duties
- Develop, communicate, and enforce District policies and procedures including risk management, safety, standard operating procedures, and communications
- Perform a wide variety of administrative and supervisory duties such as conducting interviews, hiring, coaching, and performance evaluations in accordance with District policies
- Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow; study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations
- Develop, implement, track, and assure effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time, including capital projects assigned by the Public Works Director; ensure all functions and programs under charge are performed within established timeline, budget, and quality parameters
- Serve as the staff liaison to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC), coordinating updates, tracking agenda items, following up on recommendations, and communicating action items to District leadership
- Prepare various documentation regarding department activities, e.g., monthly reports, facility and program usage and progress
- Establish department priorities, anticipate operational needs, and coordinate assignments with recreation staff, Public Works personnel, and contractors
- Respond to and resolve issues and inquiries from the public and participate in public meetings as required
- Develop and maintain long-range planning calendars, policies and procedures, and service delivery methods for recreation facilities and programs
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Report and carry out duties as directed for the duration of an emergency, which may require working around the clock for several days on short notice
Requirements
- Strong leadership, coaching/staff development, organizational, customer service, and written and verbal communication skills, including timely email correspondence
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all program participants, coworkers, Board members and the general public
- Ability to exercise independent judgment, anticipate operational needs, and support short- and long-term department goals
- Knowledge of parks and recreation operations, facility maintenance, aquatic operations, and applicable safety and regulatory requirements
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
- Maintain a positive attitude and enthusiasm for the job
- Use of modern office equipment, computers, electronic devices, and various programs and applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, SharePoint, CivicRec, Cartegraph, SeeClickFix, and other District software
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation or related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in Parks & Recreation Administration or any combination of education and experience which would align with government and parks and recreation experience
- United States Citizen or eligible to work in the United States
- Successfully pass a background check and alcohol and drug test
- Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire
- First Aid/CPR or ability to obtain within one (1) year
- Class E Florida state driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- FEMA ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700 or ability to obtain within three (3) months
- Ladder Safety Training & Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months
- (FDEP) Stormwater Erosion and Sediment Inspector Certification or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment
Nice to have:
- Experience managing or running recreational leagues
- FDOT Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) [MOT (Maintenance of Traffic)] certification or ability to obtain within one (1) year
- Certified Parks and Recreation Professional Certification (CPRP) or ability to obtain within one (1) year
Important Details
- Schedule: May be required to work hours other than the regular District hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and during emergency situations
Physical Demands
- Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, fumes, hazardous materials, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, water hazards, bright/dim light, toxic agents, disease, pathogenic substances, or animal/wildlife attacks
- Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, and kneeling
- Some crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, pushing, and pulling, bending, stooping, and digging
- Use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact
- Medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
- Tasks require some unassisted lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects up to 50 pounds
- Tasks may require prolonged periods of visual concentration and require moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination
