RECREATION SPECIALIST II (Multiple Opportunities)

Develops, coordinates, implements, organizes, and evaluates varied year-round athletic and recreational activities, and programs for youth, teens, and adults. Assists with facilitation of programs/services, interacts with program participants and volunteers, inclusive of youth, teens, adults, and seniors. Communicates information to the public, participants, sponsors, committee members, and staff regarding Department and facilities. Recruits, trains, supervises, and maintains records for contractual staff and volunteers. Liaises with the public, youth/adult sports providers, community organizations, schools, parents, event committees, boards of directors, and other departments to obtain/provide information, promote/formulate new programs, and further public relations for the County. Our programs cater to a wide range of interests, offering everything from self-directed activities to leader-led experiences, facilitated sessions, and cooperative events. Work is performed under general supervision with considerable independence and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and evaluation of results obtained.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Health and Physical Education, or related field; minimum of one (1) year of experience organizing and supervising recreational activities.

Equivalencies:

1. Unrelated Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of related experience

2. Related Associate's Degree and three (3) years of related experience

3. Unrelated Associate's Degree and four (4) years of related experience

4. Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification and five (5) years of related experience.

Necessary Special Requirement: Must obtain First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification within six (6) months of hire.

PREFERENCE FOR EXPERIENCE: Supervising youth or adult recreational activities/athletic programs; using RecTrac or other facility permitting/reservation software (must specify on application); in contract compliance sports programs. Also desirable: Bi/trilingual (English/Spanish/Creole).

NOTE: It is not necessary to submit another application for this position if you applied 4/17/25 - 5/9/25.

Must be able to lift 40 pounds. Valid Florida Driver's License and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment.