RECREATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR - ATHLETICS

 The City of Lake Worth invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Recreation Program Coordinator - Athletics.

This position is Full-Time, this position is part of the Public Employees Union (PEU), Non-Exempt based on a 40-hour work week with an hourly range $31.9327 - $39.9159. The individual in this position will work at Leisure Services located at 501 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460. 

In addition, this position offers:

• Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 3 Floating Holidays
• City of Lake Worth Beach Medical Benefits that include Life Insurance, Dental and Vision coverage
• Retirement Plan 

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an administrative and supervisory work developing and managing varied recreational and athletic programs, camps, facilities for City-wide participation and partnerships with outside organizations, sport providers, schools or accrediting agencies.  An employee in a position allocated to this class is responsible for planning, managing, developing and promoting specialized athletic & recreational programs, instructed or conducted/programmed by staff, contractual staff and volunteers in compliance with division and City standards.  Program responsibility to include but not limited to youth tackle football and cheerleading, youth basketball, youth soccer, youth baseball and athletic camps/tournaments.  Position requires daily oversight and coordination of the city’s municipal gymnasium and athletic fields.  Work is performed with considerable independence and reviewed by the Recreation Manager through conferences, reports and results obtained.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

JOB STANDARDS:

An employee in this class is responsible for planning, formulating and supervising the operation and use of athletic fields, gymnasium, and all other recreation facilities.   Studies community needs, develops long range and immediate recreation programs, and promotes public interest and participation in recreation activities.  Plans, reviews and conducts in-service training for recreation personnel. Confers with officials, civic groups, youth groups and the general public on matters pertaining to athletic and recreations programs.  Gives presentations and actively publicizes the athletic and recreation programs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Recreation, Physical Education or related field is required.  Employee must possess a minimum of two years of experience in athletic event and league planning and directing municipal recreational athletic activities.  An equivalent combination of related training and experience is acceptable.  Must possess or willing to obtain CDL within 6 months of hire date The City of Lake Worth invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Athletic Coordinator.

All full-time employees are considered critical in response to emergency situations and may be deemed essential as needed depending on the situation.

Employees in this position will be required to complete the FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) Certification Levels 100, 200, 700 and 800 within the first six months of employment.   Certain positions may be required to attain additional ICS training as needed.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Lake Worth Beach and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Lake Worth Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with United States Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, this organization provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Applicants for positions with the City of Lake Worth Beach should know and be aware of the following: 

Applicants for employment who become candidates for available employment positions should note employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference checks and pre-employment physical satisfaction. Upon request, information on the nature and scope of an inquiry will be provided under FS 119.

Furthermore, some of the job classifications within the City of Lake Worth Beach workforce are covered by Collective Bargaining Agreements with a union.  Consistent with Chapter 447 of the Florida Statutes, a bargaining unit employee has the right to join or not join the union. However, the Union is not obligated to represent a non-member.