Recreation Center Supervisor III

Recreation Center Supervisor III

Salary

$67,757.05 - $86,864.54 Annually

Location

Boca Raton Community Center, Boca Raton, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

04413-03

Department

Recreation Services

Division

Boca Raton Community Center 61/23121

Opening Date

06/30/2026

Closing Date

7/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

X

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• Health Insurance Benefits: No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
• Continuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of service
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule
• Retirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose from

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General Statement of Job:

Performs professional-level work involving the planning, coordination, and supervision of recreation programs, staff, and operations at a community recreation center. Responsibilities include program development, budget administration, facility scheduling, staff supervision, and public engagement. Supervision is exercised over full- and part-time employees. Work is performed under general supervision with considerable independence, initiative, and responsibility.

Essential Functions

• Plan, organize, and supervise recreational programs and activities at the Recreation Center; enforce Center policies and maintain order.
• Schedule and supervise Center staff for daily operations, programs, and special events.
• Train staff, assign work, and evaluate employee performance.
• Collect and process fees for instructors, special events, and private facility rentals.
• Administer the Recreation Center budget; prepare program and Center budgets; monitor and control expenditures.
• Purchase supplies and equipment in accordance with budget and operational needs.
• Schedule, organize, and maintain records for room usage and other Center activities.
• Prepare permits and facility usage agreements.
• Develop new programs and services to meet community needs.
• Establish community partnerships and recruit instructors.
• Determine program fees and schedules.
• Prepare promotional materials and press releases to promote recreational activities.
• Coordinate and promote recreational activities and special events.
• Manage the Recreation Department's registration software system, including user access, staff training, data accuracy, and system updates.
• Perform related duties as required.

Depending upon area of assignment, may be required to support:

• Special Needs Programming
• Camp and School Days Off
• Theatre Programming
• Children's Science Explodium Programming
• Community Center Section Events.

Financial Responsibilities:

• Collect and process fees for instructors, special events, and private facility rentals.
• Administer the Recreation Center budget; prepare program and Center budgets; monitor and control expenditures.
• User fee recommendations, cost revenue tracking, requisitions, general and special agreement purchasing.
• Purchase supplies and equipment in accordance with budget and operational needs.
• Determine program fees and schedules.
• Responsible for the daily deposit, facility crosswalk, chargebacks, and direct payment requests.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of recreation program planning, administration, and evaluation.
• Operation and management of a community recreation center.
• Budget preparation, monitoring, and expenditure control.
• Staff supervision, training, and performance evaluation practices.
• Facility scheduling, permitting, and usage agreements.
• Marketing and promotion of recreational programs and special events.
• Customer service and public relations principles.
• Registration and program management software systems.

Skilled in:

• Supervising, training, and evaluating full- and part-time staff.
• Planning, organizing, and coordinating multiple programs and special events simultaneously.
• Preparing budgets, monitoring expenditures, and purchasing supplies and equipment.
• Using office equipment and computer applications, including registration and scheduling software.
• Preparing promotional materials, press releases, and program information.
• Maintaining accurate program, financial, and facility-use records.

Ability to:

• Enforce policies and maintain order in a public recreation facility.
• Develop and implement programs that meet community needs.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, instructors, community partners, and the public.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Work independently with considerable responsibility and sound judgment.
• Manage competing priorities and respond effectively to operational needs.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from accredited university or college with a Bachelors degree in recreation, leisure services, public administration, or closely related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in operating and supervising a recreation center.
• Two (2) years of experience in Recreation Programming including six (6) months of administrative experience.

Additional experience is accepted as a minimum requirement in lieu of the postsecondary degree on the following basis: additional four (4) years in lieu of the bachelor's degree, and additional two (2) years in lieu of an associate degree.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period.
• CPRP and CPR certified, or ability to obtain upon hire
• Availability for on-call, evening, and weekend work

POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

• Criminal Background Check(VECHS)
• Employment Verification
• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check
• Drug & Alcohol Screening

Physical and Environmental Demands and Conditions

The environmental conditions and physical demands described here in are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Occasionally ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Occasionally moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces.
• Occasionally remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Continuously moving about within the immediate work area to accomplish tasks.
• Occasionally moving from one worksite to another.
• Occasionally adjusting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions.
• Continuously communicating with others to exchange information.
• Continuously repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Continuously operating a computer and other equipment using motions requiring manual dexterity or fine motor skills.
• Occasionally operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Occasionally operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Continuously assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Continuously observing details accurately and identifying variances.
• Occasionally lifting and carrying objects weighing 20 pounds or less.
• Occasionally pushing and pulling objects weighing 20 pounds or less.
• Continuously working in a normal office environment with few physical discomforts.
• Occasionally working in an area that is somewhat uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, temperature variation, or the like.
• Occasionally working in an area that is very uncomfortable due to extreme temperature, noise levels, or other environmental conditions.
• Occasionally working in an outdoor area where exposure to animals, reptiles, and/or insects may occur.
• Occasionally working with equipment or performing procedures where carelessness would probably result in minor cuts, bruises, or muscle pulls.
• Continuously maintaining regular in-office attendance without a remote work assignment.

Essential Employee Designation

When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration that a state of emergency exists, any employee may be deemed essential by the City. For the preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work.

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veterans Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

Full-Time Non-Bargaining Employees

ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.

Years of Service Accrual

0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month

5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month

10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month

15 full years and over 14 hours per month

CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year.

SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:

Years of Service Percentage

Less than 2 full years 0%

2 to 5 full years 10%

5 to 10 full years 20%

10 full years or more 30%

Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%

HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee Dental (DHMO or Basic PPO Plan) & Vision (Basic Plan) paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the Employee + Dependent(s) for the Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan.

CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: As of December 1, each year - Paid during the month of December.

Years of Service Benefit

5 to 10 full years $600 annually

10 to 15 full years $800 annually

15 full years and over $1,000 annually

RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:

• An option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Retirement Plan will not require a mandatory contribution. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of the annual base wages annually. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.
• An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Retirement Plan option is available. There is a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent employee contribution.
• The two (2) options will be fully explained prior to an irrevocable selection.

Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.

HOLIDAYS: 15 per year: 12 recognized holidays and 3 floating days which are allocated for the fiscal year beginning October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1.5 floating holidays. Floating holidays must be used within the fiscal year. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.

FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 workdays - In State; Up to 5 workdays - Out of State

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City's Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.

MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.

EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cignas Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.

01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

What is the highest level of education you have completed? NOTE: You must attach proof (diploma or degree or transcripts) of highest education completed with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Trade or Vocational School
• Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

03

Please select your areas of studies.

• Recreation
• Leisure Services
• Public Administration
• Other Closely Related Field
• None of the Above

04

If you selected "Other Related Field" to the above question, please list your area of study in the space below.

05

Do you possess and maintain a valid Florida drivers license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years prior to employment? - Or are you able to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire? NOTE: You must attach proof of a valid license with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.

• Yes, I have a valid Florida drivers license.
• No, I do not have a Florida drivers license but can obtain within thirty (30) days of hire
• No, I do not have a Florida drivers license and cannot obtain within thirty (30) days of hire

06

How many years of experience do you have in operating and supervising a recreation center?

• No previous experience.
• Less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years of experience or more

07

Please describe any work experience you have in operating and supervising a recreation center. This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history. NOTE: "See Resume" will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state "N/A"

08

How many years of experience do you have in recreation programming?

• No previous experience
• Less than 2 years of experience.
• 2 years of experience or more

09

Does your Recreation Programming experience include at least six (6) months of administrative experience?

• Yes
• No

10

Please describe your Recreation Programming experience, with specific emphasis on your administrative responsibilities. This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history. NOTE: "See Resume" will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state "N/A"

11

This position requires both a valid Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification and a valid CPR certification at the time of hire. Which of the following best describes your current certification status?

• I possess a valid CPRP certification only.
• I possess a valid CPR certification only.
• I possess both valid CPRP and CPR certifications.
• I do not currently possess CPRP and/or CPR certifications but can obtain both upon hire within the required timeframe.
• I do not currently possess CPRP and/or CPR certifications and cannot obtain both upon hire within the required timeframe.

12

Are you willing and able to work a flexible schedule that might include evenings, weekends, and/or covering for "call outs":?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Boca Raton

Address 201 W. Palmetto Park Road

Boca Raton, Florida, 33432

Phone 561-393-7805

Website http://www.myboca.us