Parks & Recreation Specialist II - Siesta Beach Program Assistant Job at Sarasota County Government
Department:
Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources
About Our Job
Would you enjoy planning and coordinating events and programs for the most visited beach in Sarasota County? The Parks & Recreation Specialist II - Siesta Beach Program Assistant position is involved with planning, organizing, coordinating, implementing, and assisting with the activities, programs and events for the County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Department.
Job Description:
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Plan, develop, implement, and promote recreational based programs and assist others in planning, developing, implementing and promoting recreational based programs centered around a facility or assigned area(s).
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Assist with division-wide special events and coverage of other beaches and water access sites as needed. Assist with summer camps, specialty camps, and other facility needs.
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Responsible for coordinating maintenance and contractual work to ensure safe, clean parks for customers renting amenities within the park.
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Schedule and coordinate reservations, groups, instructors, contracts, and registrations utilizing reservation software.
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Assist with creating and distributing promotional information for recreational programs and facilities.
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Work with neighborhood, youth, and community groups. Assist with volunteers to partner and optimize recreational opportunities for the public.
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Collect fees and charges for services rendered at Siesta Beach and Water Access Parks, assist with facility rentals, and daily closeouts.
Work Hours: 40 hours per week. *Times and days will vary.
About You:
Minimum Qualifications:
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A High School Diploma or its equivalent and three (3) years of experience in recreational programming or in a related area.
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A valid Florida Driver's License at time of hire.
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May require Playground Certification
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May require Pesticide Application License
Preferred Qualifications:
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Recreational programming experience preferred.
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Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP).
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Money handling and customer service skills preferred.
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:
Pay: $17.09 – $21.43
Employee Type:
Regular (Budgeted)
Benefits:
- Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more!
- Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
- Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)
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