Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here. Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of Parks and Recreation? Newtown Estates Park isn't just a park; it's a vibrant hub of activity, history, and community spirit right in the heart of Sarasota. With its full-size gymnasium, playground, athletic fields, multiple community partners, diverse programs, and events, Newtown Estates Park is where memories are made and bonds are strengthened. We're currently seeking a dynamic Recreation Program Coordinator to take our park to the next level! As our Recreation Program Coordinator, you will be creating unforgettable experiences through programs, events, and partnerships that bring our community together. You will work closely within the Recreation and Neighborhood Parks division as well as within multiple departments of Sarasota County to ensure that every aspect of park operations runs smoothly. Day-to-day operations include planning and implementing summer camp, processing reservations, and supervising staff/volunteers. This position's salary starts at $56,139.20, and benefits begin just 60 days after you join the team. Don't miss this chance to make a real difference in our community! Apply today and be a part of something truly special at Newtown Estates Park! Manage day-to-day operations of Newtown Estates Park. Responsible for managing and overseeing the daily operations of Newtown Estates Park, including recreational programming, facility usage, customer service, safety compliance, maintenance coordination, budgeting, purchasing, inventory management, fee collection, reporting, and data entry in RecTrac. Ensure policies, procedures, and safety standards are consistently followed while maintaining a welcoming and positive environment for all patrons. About the Position In this role you will... Manage day-to-day operations of Newtown Estates Park. Serve as the liaison between Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources and the Boys and Girls Club. Show a deep understanding and respect for the cultural, historical, and social intricacies of the Newtown Estates Park community. Innovatively create, plan, coordinate, and implement a variety of recreational and leisure programs to meet the community's needs. Programs include summer camp, special events, sports activities, educational sessions and/or seasonal celebrations. Generate revenue, manage budgets, reduce expenses, and maintain inventories. Ensure policies and procedures are followed and safety measures are adhered to. Submit maintenance work orders, conserve energy, and work with other departments/vendors for facilities maintenance. Prepare and submit required reports. Supervise, train, and evaluate staff. Schedule, direct and manage the daily work duties and responsibilities of staff. Responsible for marketing and promoting site recreational programs and special events. About the
Schedule Work Hours:
Full-Time, 40 hours per week. Monday
- Friday, 10:00 a.m.
- 7:00 p.
m. Nights, weekends and holidays as needed. Work schedules may vary due to split shifts, rotations, emergencies, etc.
About You Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation, Leisure Services, Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field and two (2) years of related experience.
- OR•Master's degree from an accredited college in the above fields can substitute for one year of professional experience.
- OR•Progressively responsible professional experience as described herein can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
Valid Florida Driver's license by date of hire. Certification in CPR or willing to obtain within the first six (6) months of employment. ( We can help with this! ) Subject to
Passing Substance Screening:
This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.
About Everything Else Starting Pay:
$56,139.20