Recreation Coordinator - Neighborhood Parks
Salary
$20.37 Hourly
Location
Park -Roosevelt Gardens Park, 2841 NW 11th St., Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
1414640
Department
Parks Ops BMSD Roosevelt Gard
Opening Date
08/10/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Veterans Preference Notice
Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
International Degree Verification
International degrees must be evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org/members or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE) https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members. Candidates are responsible for all evaluation expenses. Completed evaluations do not guarantee employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Recreation Coordinator with the Neighborhood Parks group.
This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.
Want to learn more about The Neighborhood Parks? Check out this video. https://youtu.be/kNMMvwGp0cg?si=YMnzjfnj1WJ8ngR6
Position Overview
This Recreation Coordinator position will be responsible for developing and implementing After School and Summer Recreation activities and programs for a diverse group of adolescent participants. This position requires duties to be performed in both office and outdoor environments. The role includes exposure to diverse weather conditions, such as heat and rain, as well as periodic exposure to elevated noise levels associated with recreational activities and special events.
Based upon operational needs, this position may require work at one or more of the following neighborhood parks.
(Each of these parks are located within close proximity to one another):
Sunview Park
Roosevelt Gardens Park
Franklin Park
Lafeyette Hart Park
Boulevard Gardens Park
Delevoe Park
General Description
Organizes, teaches, and supervises various specialized recreation groups in various parks and settings.
Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires an Associate degree from an accredited college or university.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires six (6) months experience in recreation, athletics, or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Drivers License for duration of appointment.
Preferences
Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include days, late afternoon/evenings, non-school days (i.e., Winter and Spring Break, teacher planning days), and holidays.
Bachelors degree or higher with major coursework in Parks and Recreation Management, Sports Management, Leisure Studies, Hospitality Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field.
CPRP (Certified Parks and Recreation Professional)
CSEP (Certified Special Events Professional)
Ability to speak foreign language (Spanish, French/Creole)
One (1) or more years of experience planning/organizing athletic leagues, tournaments, and/or special events management
One (1) or more years of experience working in an after-school and/or summer recreation program
SCOPE OF WORK
Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Assists with the planning, development, organizing, and implementation of a variety of recreation and leisure programs, special events, and related services for various population groups (based upon area of assignment).
Assists with planning and implements equipment setup for special events.
Maintains a safe and enjoyable experience for all staff and visitors by providing superior customer service, handling patrons and guest related issues, explaining and interpreting rules, regulations, and fees during recreational activities.
May be required to assist with opening and closing duties ensuring general upkeep, cleanliness, and appearance of recreation areas to include rental halls, public/private facilities, athletic fields, pavilions, and/or outdoor spaces.
Acts as lead worker in absence of supervisor at assigned programs/events. Based on area assignment, acts as a lead worker with subordinate staff engaged in the areas of Special Populations, Neighborhood, or Regional Parks.
Assigns opening and end of day tasks to subordinate staff and/or volunteers.
Performs clerical duties including creating and maintaining participant and volunteer files, answering phones and fielding patron inquiries, making reservations, and handling business correspondence.
Maintains operational reports related to program schedules, program participation, and program evaluations.
Develops, implements, and assists with training and instruction of other program staff and/or volunteers related to specific assigned programs and/or events.
Assists with inventory management, making recommendations for budget, and obtaining quotes for programming and/or event materials.
Provides community outreach, builds cooperative relationships, and promotes recreational activities through social media, printed promotional materials, community events, meetings, and related activities.
May assist with cash handling responsibilities.
Performs related work as assigned.
Competencies
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.
Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful. Constantly looks for new ideas and innovative ways of doing things; makes the effort to get involved in new areas. Offers original ideas and promising new solutions.
Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently. Identifies and obtains resources needed to accomplish objectives; identifies different ways to accomplish work when resources are limited. Makes progress across multiple priorities or responsibilities.
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Adopts a sequence of activities that allows for optimal efficiency and effective coordination with others. Makes skillful use of resources and support to deliver efficient, high-quality work.
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Operates with a clear sense of responsibility; learns about, and adheres to, most policies, procedures, and work requirements. Takes steps to ensure work is done properly, communicates status, and addresses any errors.
Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Devotes considerable effort to surpassing goals and achieving the best possible results; goes above and beyond to achieve excellence. Drives ahead with great focus when faced with obstacles and setbacks; maintains productivity and a positive attitude.
Handles conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise. Seeks out a variety of opinions and options; maintains an open mind; takes steps to ensure conflict remains constructive; avoids polarized or unilateral decisions; seeks agreement on critical issues.
Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Seeks and responds to constructive feedback in a positive and professional way. Seeks to understand own impact on others; acknowledges mistakes and finds ways to avoid repeating them.
Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Demonstrates strong commitment to own development by continuously updating knowledge, skills, and abilities. Shows strong enthusiasm for seeking learning opportunities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to extreme noise levels; animals/wildlife .
SPECIAL INFORMATION
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the Countys four core behavioral competencies.
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
County-wide Emergency Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward Countys Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of County-paid life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Employees who are hired into a full-time, or part-time position working 20 hours per week, are considered benefits-eligible. Benefits become effective on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.
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What is the highest degree you have obtained with major coursework in recreation or physical education or closely related field?
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What area of study is your degree in?
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Will you possess a valid Florida Drivers License at the time the offer is extended if you are the successful candidate (Note: this does not include a "Learners Permit")
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Are you available to work days, some evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events?
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Can you speak, read or write any languages, other than English? If so, please describe.
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Do you possess any of the following certifications? If so, please check all that apply and ensure your application includes proof of completion and is current/valid.
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How much experience do you possess in recreation, athletics, or closely related experience?
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Do you possess one (1) or more years of experience planning/organizing athletic leagues, tournaments, and/or special events management? If so, please describe.
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Do you possess one (1) or more years of experience working in an afterschool and/or summer recreation program? If so, please describe.
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The Broward County Parks and Recreation Division operates After School Programs and Summer Recreation Programs at six (6) different neighborhood parks that are within close proximity to each other. At times, it may be operationally required for you to work at another park referenced above; are you able to meet this requirement?
Required Question
Employer Broward County
Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800
Phone (954) 831-4000
Website http://www.broward.org/careers
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