Recreation Facilities Coordinator - Career Ladder Group

Recreation Facilities Coordinator - Career Ladder Group
Parks and Natural Resources
Starting Rate(s): I - $23.96, II - $25.15, III - $27.73
MAJOR FUNCTION
This is manual labor work involving skills in various ground maintenance and construction tasks in County Parks. Employees in this class perform laborious tasks requiring acquired skills in the use of hand tools, power tools, and equipment, trucks and tractors for the maintenance of park recreation facilities and grounds. Supervisory responsibility in the development, coordination and management of operations related to facility scheduling, facility operations, facility rentals and youth athletic leagues.
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES
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Serves at the direction of the Recreation and Programs Superintendent and is responsible for facility scheduling, youth athletic league oversight, and facility rentals.
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Coordinates the development and implementation of procedures and guidelines related to facility use.
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Assists the Recreation and Programs Superintendent with the preparation, administration, and monitoring of the recreation facilities operational budget.
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Recommends purchases and maintains inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment.
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Assists with the hiring, training, and supervision of staff.
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Coordinates staff schedules and recreation facility schedules based on facility usage and programming needs.
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Develops and maintains partnerships with private and public service organizations to provide recreation facilities and services to County residents.
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Receives and responds to public inquiries, requests, and complaints regarding recreation facilities, leagues, and rentals.
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Works collaboratively with the Parks District Manager to identify facility and park construction, maintenance, and repair needs.
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Meets with and assists youth and adult league officials, community organizations, and other groups in coordinating and scheduling the use of County facilities.
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Ensures the proper execution of and compliance with youth and adult league agreements related to facility use.
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Oversees the marketing, scheduling, and collection of rental fees associated with facility rentals.
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Oversees facility rental activities and works to ensure renters and patrons receive a quality experience while utilizing County parks and facilities.
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Performs various labor and operational activities, including painting athletic fields, setting up equipment for rentals, inspecting equipment, and assisting with athletic field maintenance.
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Operates tractors, UTVs, field-painting machines, and other light-duty power machinery and equipment commonly used in grounds and facility maintenance operations.
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Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
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Knowledge of the principles, practices, and objectives of facility, league, and campground operations.
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Ability to plan, assign, review, and supervise the work of others.
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Ability to exercise sound judgment in administrative and personnel matters and make independent decisions.
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Ability to demonstrate a cooperative attitude and respond effectively and timely to public concerns.
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Ability to reflect County philosophies and organizational needs through customer service, planning, programming, goals, and objectives.
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Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, and the public.
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Ability to travel to program sites to evaluate recreation facilities and program procedures for safety and effectiveness.
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Ability to ambulate independently as required to perform assigned duties.
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Ability to work flexible hours as necessary to accommodate programming and provide direct, on-site supervision.
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Ability to regularly lift a minimum of twenty-five (25) pounds and occasionally lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
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Ability to work flexible hours as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

I – Pay Grade 14
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Graduateofanaccreditedfour (4)year college or universitywith majorcourse work in recreation orarelatedfieldorhaveaminimumoffour(4)years'experienceasaParksandRecreation professional.
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Musthaveavaliddriver'slicenseandbeabletosecureavalidFloridadriver'slicenseatthe time of employmentwithin this classification.
II – Pay Grade 15
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Graduate of anaccreditedfour-year college or universitywith majorcourse work inrecreation or a related fieldand have a minimumofthree(3)years’ experienceasaLeisureServicesprofessional,2 yearsspecializingin Athletics,includingthequalificationsof aRecreation CoordinatorI and IIand IIIlisted belowinthespecialrequirementssection.
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Must have a validdriver's license andbe able to secure a valid Florida driver's license at the time of employmentwithin this classification.
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A comparable amount of related training and experience may be substituted for theminimum qualifications.
III – Paygrade 17
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Graduateofanaccreditedfour-yearcollegeoruniversitywith majorcourseworkinrecreation or arelatedfieldand havea minimumoffive(5) years’ experienceasaLeisure Servicesprofessional,3yearsspecializinginAthletics,includingthequalificationsofaRecreation CoordinatorI and IIand IIIlisted belowinthespecialrequirementssection.
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Must have a valid driver's license andbe ableto secure a validFlorida driver's license at the time of employmentwithin thisclassification.
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Acomparable amount of related training and experience may besubstitutedfor theminimum qualifications, except for thecertification requirement.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
I – Pay Grade 14
MustcompleteaCustomerServiceTrainingcoursesuppliedbyeitherthePolkCountyOED Division oranotherapprovedinstructorwithin six months ofbeing appointedtotheposition.
Some experience inleague management,fence repair /installation,turf management,athletic field maintenance and / or landscape maintenance.
II – Pay Grade 15
Must possess a NYSCA Clinicians certification and maintain certification by instructing a minimumof one Coach's CertificationClinic.
Must have attended at least three FRPAor other professional organizationmeetings with a minimumof ten field-related classes taken.
Must possess and maintain First Aid and CPR certifications. Obtain the following training courses and certifications:
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Customer Service Training
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Emerging Leaders Program -County or FRPA
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Trained in Clay Ballfield Maintenance and Lead a Clay Clinic.
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NAYS Youth Sports Administrator's Certification.
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Plan, market, execute and critique one special event annually.
IfPolk County pays for or reimbursesemployees to obtain certifications,the Countyrequires up to 2 years continuousservice or reimbursementof the county funds.
III – Paygrade 17
Must haveattendedat least three FRPA or other professionalorganizationmeetings with a minimumoften field-related classes taken.
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Must possess and maintain First Aid and CPR certifications.
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Successful completion of one of the following programs:
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NRPA Certified Professional
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FRPA Certified Professional
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Certified Public Manager
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C.Certified Sports Field Manager and
D.Completion of 10National Federation of High Schools online courses.
E.Plan, market, execute and critique one sports related special event annually.
If Polk Countypays for or reimburses employees to obtain certifications,the Countyrequires up to2 yearscontinuousservice or reimbursementof the county funds.
All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.