Tampa Skyline
Tampa Skyline
Tampa Skyline

Parks and Recreation Coordinator

Recruitment #241101-116025-001

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Nature Of Work

Under general supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for the efficient supervision, operation, maintenance, and programming of a pool, recreation center/playground, major park or group of parks, or special use facility.  Work is of more than average difficulty and requires reasonable initiative, independent judgment, tact, and courtesy.  Work entails extensive contact with the public and community organizations.  This position requires knowledge of community needs and how to service those needs efficiently and effectively, and the ability to establish strong relationships.  Employees are required to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and special events.  Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Team Supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and results achieved.

Examples of Duties

This position is a hands on supervisor that works alongside staff to manage daily operations.  Plans organizes, coordinates, and supervises programming, special events, custodial and grounds maintenance activities for parks and recreation facilities and Parks.

Assigns, schedules, trains, supervises, and review the work of subordinates; completes performance evaluations; administers discipline when required; recommends hiring, promotions, and transfers; responds to grievances; interprets and enforces rules, regulations, policies and procedures for staff; plans and conducts staff meetings.  Responsible for completing required reports in a timely manner.  Responsible for time keeping of assigned staff and meeting payroll deadlines.

Ensures compliance with applicable safety, maintenance, events, permitting, and programming practices and standards.

Collects, tracks, and deposits fees using department established software; manages attendance and financial records.

Coordinates the provision of resources including supplies, tools and equipment.

Solicits active interest, participation and the support of neighborhood and community groups; organizes, promotes and evaluates programs, classes, and special events designed to meet community needs.

Creates and promotes a team atmosphere within the department.

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of: appropriate practices, methods, implementation, and techniques of parks and recreation programing and maintenance.

Skills in:  verbal and written communications, and proper cash management

Ability to:  maintain proper records; prepare and interpret written reports and impart them effectively; coordinate with public, private groups, and volunteers to develop partnerships; plan, assign, coordinate, supervise and review the work of subordinate personnel; establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinate personnel, peers, representative of other city departments, and the public

Physical Requirements

Mostly sedentary, indoors, requires extended use of computer, typing and viewing a monitor.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited high school and two (2) years of college coursework in parks and recreation administration or a related field and three (3) years of experience in public parks and recreation programming and/or maintenance.

OR

An Equivalent combination of education (not less than possession of a high school diploma/GED), training and experience that would reasonable be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above. 

Licenses or Certifications

Valid driver's license required

First Aid & CPR certification within six (6) months of employments

Certified Parks and Recreation Professional preferred

Examination

Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.

Conclusion

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