Salary: $23.82 – $38.87 Hourly
Location : Boca Raton, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 03466
Department: Recreation Services
Division: Athletics 61/24223
Opening Date: 09/26/2023
Closing Date: 10/10/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N
Job Description
Do you want to be a part of the team that helps make the City of Boca Raton one of the best places to live, work and play? We provide world class services, parks, beaches, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, and most committed individuals come to work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply and be part of our team! Come join us #WorkforBoca
SCHEDULE
Monday – Friday
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m
(Evenings, weekends and holidays required as needed)
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Performs intermediate paraprofessional work in organizing, directing, and promoting athletic programs and special events at a shuffleboard and skating facility, ball fields, or a field house; does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision. Supervision is exercised over part-time program personnel.
TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:
- Plans, organizes, promotes and directs athletic and special events for all age groups involving competition;
- Checks on programs and ensures compliance with established policies and procedures;
- Works with youth organizations and other departments/divisions during programs and special events;
- Plans and schedules work assignments; Forecasts budget requirements for programs;
- Makes routine inspections of competitive activities and evaluates programs; prepares and submits work orders;
- Recommends purchases of athletic equipment and solicits bids;
- Hires, trains, assigns and monitors work of subordinates, including scorekeepers, timekeepers and umpires;
- Develops new programs and leagues to meet needs of community;
- Keeps records, researches and analyzes data and prepares reports and recommendations;
- Resolves complaints from citizens.
RELATED TASKS:
- Develops new programs and leagues to meet needs of community;
- Inventories all player equipment and ensures proper maintenance and storage;
- Calculates and recommends fee schedule for leagues; Keeps records and makes reports on league and other activities;
- Performs field maintenance tasks as needed; Rakes, lines and replaces bases and plates;
- Publicizes upcoming athletic events and programs; Negotiates with community schools for use of facilities;
- Supervises work of vendors performing maintenance and repairs; Performs related tasks as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of sports such as baseball, volleyball, rugby, roller hockey, tennis, soccer, softball, football, and basketball, and some knowledge of other sports; thorough knowledge of modern principles and practices of recreation and physical education; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community officials, employees, media personnel, volunteer groups, and the general public; ability to prepare technical and financial reports; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to prepare and maintain records; ability to make unpopular decisions relative to calling off games and other activities due to adverse weather conditions or unruly behavior by participants and/or spectators. Knowledge of shuffleboard and/or skateboarding/rollerblading is preferred
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited community college with major course work in recreation, physical education or related field and six (6) months experience in community or group recreation activities in athletics and program administration.
CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:
Position may require additional special licenses and certificates by NRPA and FRPA.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid State of Florida Class “E” driver’s license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period. Must be available to be on call 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to lift and carry articles weighing up to 50 lbs., and push articles up to 165 lbs. Must be able to wear helmet, safety glasses, safety harness, safety shoes/boots, and gloves. Exposure to temperature extremes, noise, electricity, heights up to 12 ft., dust, animals/insects, and bloodborne pathogens.
POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
The background check process for this position may include:
- Criminal Background Check
- Employment Verification
- Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
- Workers’ Compensation
- Certification/License Verification
- Physical
- Drug and Alcohol Screen
The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
BENEFITS SUMMARY
Full-Time Non-Bargaining Employees
ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service, and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.
Year of Service Accrual 0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month 5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month 10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month 15 full years and over 14 hours per month
CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year.
SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:
Years of service Percentage Less than 2 full years 0% 2 to 5 full years 10% 5 to 10 full years 20% 10 full years or more 30% Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%
HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) – Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee Dental (DHMO or Basic PPO Plan) & Vision (Basic Plan) paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the Employee + Dependent(s) for the Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan.
CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: As of December 1 each year – Paid during the month of December.
Year of Service Benefit 5 to 10 full years $600 annually 10 to 15 full years $800 annually 15 full years and over $1,100 annually
RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:
- An option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Retirement Plan will not require a mandatory contribution. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of the annual base wages annually. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.
- An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Retirement Plan option is available. There is a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent employee contribution.
- The two (2) options will be fully explained prior to an irrevocable selection.
Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.
HOLIDAYS: 14 per year: 11 recognized holidays and 3 floating days which are allocated for the fiscal year beginning October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1.5 floating holidays. Floating holidays must be used within the fiscal year. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.
FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 workdays – In State; Up to 5 workdays – Out of State
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City’s Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.
MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.
EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
- Yes
- No
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To be considered for employment with the City of Boca Raton, applicants must provide at least ten (10) years of continuous history. Did you account for the last ten (10) year period including all employment, periods of inactivity, school and/or retirement?
- Yes
- No
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What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed?
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or GED
- Trade or Vocational School
- Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- Doctoral Degree
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This position requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited community college with major course work in recreation, physical education or related field.If applicable, what is your major or course of study?
- Recreation
- Physical Education
- Related Field
- Non-Related Field
- N/A
05
Please list any additional special licenses and/or certificates as it relates to the position.
06
How much experience do you have with community or group recreation activities in athletics and program administration?
- I have no previous experience,
- 6 months but less than 1 year of experience.
- 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
- 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
- 3 or more years
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Describe your experience organizing, directing, and promoting athletic programs and special events. What was your role and for how long did you perform these duties?This information must be clearly identifiable on your application.
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Do you have experience in supervising employees?
- Yes
- No
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If you answered “yes” to the previous question, please describe. If you answered “no”, please enter N/A.
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This position requires to work the following schedule: Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Evenings, weekends and holidays required as needed). Are you available to work this schedule?
- Yes
- No
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NOTE: You must attach proof of education (diploma or degree or transcripts) of highest education completed with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.Did you attach proof of education?
- Yes
- No
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