Community Accessibility Recreation Coordinator

Build Your Future with the City of Boca Raton! At the City of Boca Raton, a career in public service is more than a job — it's your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and sustainable coastal community. Driven by our core values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Trust, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel appreciated, inspired, and supported. Why Boca Raton? As the second largest city in Palm Beach County, the City of Boca Raton offers robust benefits to its employees:

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 Whether you're starting out or looking to take your public service career to the next level, the City of Boca Raton offers the tools, resources, and culture to help you succeed. Apply now and join the city that's building careers and shaping a stronger tomorrow! The Community Accessibility Recreation Coordinator position performs professional work in planning, implementing, and overseeing adaptive and accessible recreational programs and services for individuals with physical, mental, emotional, or developmental disabilities. The position is responsible for assisting in the management of facility operations, supervising staff, interns, and volunteers, coordinating exhibits and special programs, and ensuring recreational activities meet the diverse needs of participants. The role also involves developing special needs programming and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. This position reports to the Community Accessibility Recreation Supervisor. Assists with managing a facility designed to support those with special needs that includes exhibits, programs and educational resources. Develops, coordinates and implements recreational programs and activities tailored to individuals with special needs. Serves as resource on local services and providers for the department and the community. Organize events, outdoor activities, resource fairs, entertainment, and games for members and participants. Support and assist with special programs like early intervention programs, parent trainings and youth/ adult enrichment workshops for individuals with special needs. Serves on committees related to individuals with disabilities and attend workshops and seminars to stay updated on best practices and resources. Conducts trainings and prepares and give presentations. Promotes the program/facility through schools, organizations, and the broader community. Trains and supervise staff, interns and volunteers on program activities. Takes program registrations, facility reservations, and sells memberships. Organize events, outdoor activities, resource fairs, entertainment, and games for members and participants. Support and assist with special programs like the Special Olympics and workshops for individuals with special needs. Serve on committees related to individuals with disabilities and attend workshops and seminars to stay updated on best practices and resources. Conduct trainings and prepares and give presentations. Assists with exhibit installations. Promote the program/facility through schools, organizations, and the broader community. Handles program and event registration money at the main location and, when assigned to other centers, assists with permit, ticket, merchandise, and membership sales.

Knowledge of:

Accessible and adaptive recreation principles, techniques, and materials. Facility management and recreation programming. First aid practices and departmental policies. Needs of individuals with various disabilities. Community and professional resources for individuals with special needs. Local, state, and federal recreation regulations.

Skilled in:

Use of a variety of Microsoft Office Suite products to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, at an advanced level. Building strong relationships with city staff, vendors, partners, and the public. Promoting a positive image of the organization and work effectively with the community in formal and informal settings. Operating independently and collaboratively. Effective oral and written communication with a diverse audience. Completing assignments on time, within budget and policy, with a positive attitude. Accountability for personal performance, goal achievement, and organizational contribution. Commitment to continuous growth in professional skills, knowledge, and abilities. Conflict resolution and team collaboration.

Ability to:

Understand and follow oral and written technical instructions. Demonstrate strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills. Exercise sound judgment in seeking out resources and consulting with others to gain and share information. Produce quality work and meet established deadlines. Plan, organize, and implement specialized recreational programs. Adapt programs to meet diverse needs of participants. Build and maintain effective relationships with employees, participants, and the general public. Work a flexible work schedule, including weekdays, weekends and evenings as needed. Associate's degree in Recreation Administration or a related field. Minimum of one (1) year of programming experience in the Recreation field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working with individuals with mental, physical, emotional, or developmental disabilities. Professional Crisis Management (PCM) Certification. Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) and/or Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) certification. Additional experience is accepted as a minimum requirement in lieu of the postsecondary degree on the following basis: additional two (2) years in lieu of an associate degree.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license. ACTCP (ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program) certification or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment. CPR, AED, and First Aid certified.

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 Certification / License Verification Drug and Alcohol Screening Credit Check