Recreation Specialist / Parks & Recreation / Art Studio #8534

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About Us

The City of Cape Coral is the seventh largest city in Florida, has over 1,500 full-time employees, provides various career path opportunities, and offers a robust training and development program for improving current talents, developing new skills, and building effective business relationships.

Perks and Benefits

• Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
• City Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services
• 5 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
• 11 paid holidays
• City-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Optional Vision and Dental Plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Gym membership reimbursement
• And much more!

Key Responsibilities

• Performs/assists in planning, organizing, scheduling, promoting and implementing assigned programs and activities, i.e., stage productions, large-scale special events, pre-school youth programs, special populations programs, skate park programs, leagues, tournaments, exhibitions, parties, boating, fishing, marine-based programming, outdoor/environmental education, tours and target population group trips.
• Instructs, coaches, officiates, and/or supervises indoor and outdoor activities according to assigned program(s) guidelines and objectives.
• Prepares various records and reports according to supervisor directives and/or state mandates, i.e., attendance, accident, incident, daily program logs, contracts, cash summary and requisitions, check requests, sales tax.
• Collects, records and deposit fees or funds, maintaining appropriate accounting according to established departmental policy and procedure.
• Maintains adherence to established budgetary guidelines for generating city revenues while simultaneously providing valuable services to community citizens.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma/GED.
• Two (2) years of experience in parks and recreation, outdoor and environmental recreation, athletics/sports, or related field.

Licenses or Certifications

• Must possess or obtain cash handling training if applicable within ten (10) days of hire or promotion.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and obtain a valid Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire or promotion.
• Training and certification in state-mandated education courses, CPR, First Aid, HIV and Blood borne Pathogens, and HIPAA depending on area of assignment within ninety (90) days of hire or promotion.

Knowledge of:

• Modern business and public administration procedures.
• Public service programs and activities, and the promotional needs for executing such efficiently.
• Principles, methods, and practices of managing parks, infrastructure, facilities and amenities.
• Volunteer management techniques, including needs assessment, planning, marketing, and budget management.
• Principles and techniques of short- to moderate-range recreational program planning.
• Basic accounting, inventory, budget and cash handling principles and practices.
• Report and record maintenance principles and procedures.
• Characteristics, needs and regulations of the target population of assignment.
• State funding policies and procedures.

Skill in:

• Written and oral communications for effective expression and clarity.
• Customer service.
• Organization, supervision, and planning.
• Marketing and sales.
• Advertising, event planning and fundraising.
• Prioritization of duties.

Ability to:

• Acquire knowledge of City laws, regulations, policies and practices.
• Relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions, to include applying consistent courtesy and tact in considerable public contact and/or confrontational situations.
• Be adaptable to performing under frequent deadlines and/or in response to emergencies.
• Convey a sense of authority and influence.
• Apply sound judgment and interpretation based on acquired knowledge and established departmental policies and procedures in circumstances where limited standardization exists.
• Read and interpret various technical materials, ranging from moderate to complex terminology, associated with job functions.
• Utilize computer programs and applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and website maintenance.
• Analyze, organize and review work for efficient results and accuracy.
• Interview new contract employee candidates as applicable.
• Supervise contract staff or volunteers for various programs and camps.

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