Recreation Programmer

Recreation Programmer

Salary

$50,252.80 Annually

Location

1100 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-46

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

07/27/2026

Closing Date

8/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

The City of Coconut Creek has been spotlighted as one of the "Best Cities to Live in America" by Money Magazine and a Top Ten Place to Live in Florida by Movoto and NerdWallet. Our City is home to the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, Butterfly World, and the Coconut Creek Promenade. Every one of our business owners and 59,000 residents rely on our awesome 400+ employees. Are you ready to be one of us?

If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of others and serving the public; if you are innovative, progressive, dedicated, and looking for a workplace where you belong, consider applying to join our Coconut Creek family.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs intermediate-level technical or specialized work in the Parks and Recreation department. Plans and implements activities, special needs programs, sports leagues, programs, and events. Work is performed under general supervision with limited latitude. Position exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques.

Hours of Work: Work shifts may include any of these days/times: Monday 1:45 P.M.-10:15 P.M., Tuesday 1:45 P.M.-10:15 P.M., Wednesday 1:45 P.M.-10:15 P.M., Thursday 1:45 P.M.-10:15 P.M., Friday 11:45 A.M. -8:15 P.M. and Saturday 7:45 A.M. -4:15 P.M. Required shift work including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Days/hours are subject to change.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the classification. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Plans, organizes, and implements programs and specialized recreation activities, including arts and crafts, special needs programs, athletic leagues, tournaments, fitness programs, after school programs, dances, clinics, summer day camps, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with a variety of groups and individuals including department and City staff, community groups, volunteers, senior citizens, special needs population and the general public
• Creates press releases and program proposals for activities, special events and facilities
• Provides guidance on publicity, vendor and instructor requirements, registration procedures, and purchasing for programs, events, and activities
• Provides assistance in setting up recreation classes, leagues, meetings and events
• Handles specific assignment/job task for each City-wide special event
• Ensures the safety of all program, activity and event participants and providers by following City policies and procedures and monitoring participants activity
• Monitors recreation facilities to ensure security, proper working order of equipment, cleanliness of area and other potential maintenance hazards
• Responds to telephone inquiries regarding department activities, programs, leagues and events
• Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits records and reports that are programmatic and administrative (for example: activity reports, program proposals and evaluations, registration forms, deposit logs, news releases).
• Performs routine administrative support duties including composing correspondence, typing, copying and filing
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment; requisitions supplies and equipment as necessary
• Greets visitors to the office and recreational facilities
• Performs related duties as assigned and/or required

Qualifications

Must possess an Associates degree (or at least forty-five (45) credit hours) from an accredited college or university in Parks and Recreation, Physical Education, Special/Therapeutic Recreation or closely related field; supplemented by one (1) year of experience in recreational programming. Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation, Physical Education, Special/Therapeutic Recreation or closely related field is preferred. Must have a state of Florida drivers license, class E.

A current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and an automated external defibrillator (AED certification) is also required by the first day of employment.

• The City reserves the right to consider alternate combinations of education, certification, training, and/or experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Advanced knowledge of recreation programming, municipal recreation and park programming, activities, and special events
• Knowledge of marketing, advertising, and sales promotion
• Skill in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, and Excel)
• Skill in providing good customer service
• Ability to multi-task or "improvise" while working with tight deadlines and shifting priorities
• Ability to quickly and independently learn new software
• Ability to organize work for timely completion
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work with all age groups including seniors, adults, youth, and toddlers, with and without special needs
• Ability to use critical thinking skills to arrive at solutions and suggest improvements to processes
• Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 80 pounds). Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment. Tasks may involve some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station and extended periods of time standing and/or walking.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Tasks are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes and/or poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature, and noise extremes, machinery and/or moving vehicles, vibrations, electric currents, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, gases or chemicals, oils and other cutting fluids, violence and/or disease, or pathogenic substances.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity. Some tasks may involve identifying and distinguishing colors.

CITY OF COCONUT CREEK BENEFIT SUMMARY

FOR CIVIL SERVICE (NON-EXEMPT) PERSONNEL

HOLIDAYS - 11 paid full-day holidays and 2 paid half-day (Christmas Eve and New Years Eve) holidays per year.

PERSONAL LEAVE - 20 hours/year (prorated the first year of employment based on hire date); does not roll over.

VACATION LEAVE - Employees earn vacation leave from the date of hire based on the following schedule:

• < 4 years of service.0385 hours per each regular paid hour (80 hrs./yr.)
• 4+ years of service.0577 hours per each regular paid hour(120 hrs./yr.)
• 7+ years of service .0770 hours per each regular paid hour(160 hrs./yr.)
• 10+ years of service.0962 hours per each regular paid hour(200 hrs./yr.)

Maximum accumulation is 200 hours as of the last day of the pay period including November 1 each year for employees with fewer than 10 years of service. For employees with at least 10 years of service, maximum accumulation is 240 hours as of the last day of the pay period including November 1 each year, with up to 80 hours of any accumulation in excess of 240 hours paid out annually at a 100% conversion rate.

SICK LEAVE - Employees earn 0.0462 hours of sick leave for each hour of regular paid service. Accumulations in excess of 520 hours are paid out annually at a 50%, 75%, or 100% conversion rate depending on years of service.

GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAM (Full-time Only)

For each employee, the City pays the premiums for $20,000 Basic Life and AD&D insurance, Long- and Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program (for behavioral and mental health) and contributes towards the employee and family medical insurance premiums, including 100% of the premiums for employee-only coverage on the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). Most employees who enroll in the City's HDHP are eligible to participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA), which may include a City contribution. Eligibility for coverage is the first of the month following thirty (30) days of full time employment.

Proof of medical coverage is required for full-time City employees. However, employees may opt-out of the City's group medical insurance and receive an opt-out payment. The City's insurance program includes a Section 125 Program, which allows eligible employees to pay for most insurance premiums with pre-tax dollars and/or set aside pre-tax dollars for unreimbursed medical, dependent or elder care. All payments are made bi-weekly by payroll deduction. Changes to selections may only be made during qualifying periods.

MEDICAL PREMIUM OFFSET (LEAVE CONVERSION)

Employees may be eligible to convert accrued sick and/or vacation leave to offset medical insurance premiums under the City's group health insurance plan or to fund a Health Savings Account (HSA), if applicable.

PENSION/RETIREMENT PLAN

The City participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), which offers a choice of a Pension Plan (defined benefit) or an Investment Plan (defined contribution). The City contributes the amount determined by the State, and employees make a bi-weekly mandatory 3% contribution through payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis. The Pension Plan benefit is determined by multiplying 1.6% times the years of FRS service times the average of the employees highest paid eight (8) years of salary. The Investment Plan benefit is based on the performance of selected funds over time. Employees in the Pension Plan are vested after eight (8) years of service; vesting is after one (1) year of service for the Investment Plan. Normal Retirement for the Pension Plan is age 65 with eight (8) years of Regular Class service, or 33 years of Regular Class service regardless of age. Early Retirement is any member who is vested, who has not yet met normal retirement age or date. (There is a penalty of 5% for each year the retirement date precedes the normal retirement age.) There is no age or service requirement that must be met to receive a benefit under the Investment Plan, provided the one (1) year vesting requirement has been met.

• Please Note: If you have recently retired from FRS, please check the FRS website at https://www.myfrs.com/FRSPro_ComparePlan_Reemp.htm to review the provision pertaining to re-employment restrictions.
• Age and years of service for vesting, highest average compensation, normal retirement, and early retirement requirements may differ for those enrolled in FRS prior to July 1, 2011. Please refer to the FRS Pension Plan Member Handbook for additional information.

Employees may also make voluntary contributions to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan or Roth IRA Plan with MissionSquare Retirement, up to the annual limit as defined by the IRS.

The City also makes a one-time lump sum contribution to a Retirement Health Savings Plan for employees who meet age and years of service requirements upon retirement.

LONGEVITY PAY - Employees are eligible for an annual lump sum longevity payment as follows:

• Upon completion of five (5) through nine (9) years of service:$500
• Upon completion of ten (10) through fourteen (14) years of service:$1,000
• Upon completion of fifteen (15) through nineteen (19) years of service:$1,500
• Upon completion of twenty (20) years of service:$2,000

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM (Full-time Only)

Employees who have completed their one (1) year probationary period are eligible to participate in the Tuition Reimbursement Program. With approval of the course(s) and subject to availability of funds, employees may be eligible for reimbursement of 100% for a grade of A, 75% for a grade of B, and 50% for a grade of C. The maximum tuition reimbursement available to any employee shall be the equivalent of (18) credit hours per fiscal year at either the State of Florida community college level or the State of Florida university level.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF)

As a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, full-time employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness. The U.S. Department of Education's PSLF Program may forgive the remaining balance on qualifying student loans after an employee has made one hundred and twenty (120) qualifying payments while working for the City and meeting requirements set forth by the Department of Education.

PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE AND ACROSS-THE-BOARD WAGE ADJUSTMENTS

Employees are eligible for up to 5% in pay-for-performance compensation, based upon their annual evaluation, and annual across-the-board wage adjustments, provided said compensation is funded in the city's adopted budget.

DISCOUNT PROGRAMS

The City offers a variety of discount programs, including, but not limited to, Healthy Meals, Health Services, Banking / Financial, Cellular / Data and Computer Services, Entertainment, Retail and Travel.

WELLNESS PROGRAMS

The City of Coconut Creek offers a wide variety of wellness initiatives and programs, including, but not limited to, Class Pass, Walking Challenges, Annual Wellness Fair, wellness preventive screenings, flu shots, and mammograms. The City is also actively expanding its focus on behavioral and mental health and is always looking for new ways to improve the overall health and wellness of its employees.

Please note, the benefits listed above are subject to change. Full descriptions of each benefit listed may be found in the City's Code of Ordinances, Administrative Orders, applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, on the employee portal or by contacting Human Resources and Risk Management at 954-973-6715 or hr@coconutcreek.net.

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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

Do you have a minimum of an Associates degree (or at least forty-five (45) credit hours) from an accredited college or university in Parks and Recreation, Physical Education, Therapeutic Recreation or closely related field; supplemented by one (1) year of experience in recreational programming?

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered yes to question #2, please indicate the number of credit hours completed, Major and Field of Study.

04

Required Documentation: I understand that I am required to submit the following documentation to the City of Coconut Creek for my application to be considered complete:

• Copy of proof of highest education level(e.g., High School Diploma/GED, College transcript or degree, etc.)
• Copy of required licenses/certifications
• Copy of DD214 (if claiming Veterans Preference)

Note to Applicant: Electronic copies of required documents may be attached to your online application. If electronic copies are not available, required documents must be hand-delivered or mailed to the City of Coconut Creek Human Resources Department at 4800 W. Copans Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073, or faxed to 954/956-1523 within 1 business day of submitting your application. Applications without the necessary accompanying documents will be considered incomplete.

• I understand that failure to submit required documentation is reason for disqualification from consideration for employment.

05

Do you have a valid Florida Drivers license, class E?

• Yes, I possess a valid State of Florida, Class E Drivers License.
• No, I possess a valid Class E Drivers License in another state and I understand I must obtain a valid FL , Drivers License prior to employment.
• No, I do not have a valid Class E Drivers License from any state

06

Do you have a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification?

• Yes, I possess a current CPR certification
• No, but I understand that I must obtain one prior to the first day of employment.

07

Do you have a current Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification?

• Yes, I possess a current AED Certification
• No, but I understand that I must obtain one prior to the first day of employment

08

This position requires a flexible work schedule which includes nights, weekends, and holidays. What scheduling conflicts do you have? Please include any specific days/times you are not able to work.

09

Please explain why you are interested in becoming a Recreation Programmer with the City of Coconut Creek. In addition, include any additional information you think may be helpful to us in considering your application.

10

I meet all of the requirements of the position (including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical requirements), and I am able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Coconut Creek

Address 4800 W. Copans Road

Coconut Creek, Florida, 33063

Phone (954) 973-6715

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Website http://www.coconutcreek.net