Salary : $60,070.40 – $76,481.60 Annually
Location : Clermont, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01011
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Parks
Opening Date: 07/25/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
General Description
This position is responsible for directing and overseeing the development and administration of Parks and Recreation programs and facilities, working directly with outside vendors and organizers to provide programs and events on City property. Work is performed with considerable independence under general supervision.
This position is exempt. Fair Labor Standards Act overtime provisions will not apply.
Per Florida Statute 295.065, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
Primary Duties
- Conducts research to develop and administer procedures and processes for scheduling programs and recreational events at City owned parks & buildings.
- Administers and monitors a variety of recreation, environmental education, special events, aquatic and athletic programs.
- Regularly oversees the daily operations of aquatic facilities, field reservations, field maintenance, pool maintenance, city softball and athletic programs.
- Supervises seasonal staff, contract instructors, and athletic recreation specialist.
- Trains newly hired staff on necessary processes and procedures.
- Serves as a liaison guiding and coordinating activities with outside organizations for events or programs occurring on City property and parks.
- May oversee the City Special Event process as required by the Code of Ordinances.
- Receives and responds to a variety of inquiries, requests for assistance, concerns and complaints in areas of responsibility and takes appropriate corrective action.
- Markets and promotes City events and facilities to increase awareness within the City, South Lake County and Central Florida communities.
- Prepares invoices and processes payments for programs and services.
- Oversees the recreation application and program contract process, collection of deposits and fees, and delivery of services at City owned parks and facilities.
- Conducts research as needed for and assists in budget preparation and monitoring; and prepares payroll.
- Processes letters and forms, schedules, creates manuals/booklets, purchase orders, and creates related paperwork/files/records using both manual and computer resources. Performs data entry as needed. Updates access codes as needed.
- Plans and prepares work schedules and assigns tasks. Addresses personnel problems with management and prepares employee performance evaluations for assigned staff.
- Utilizes computer-based word processing software and processes letters, forms, reports, schedules, manuals, booklets, requisitions, purchase orders and related paperwork. Enters data into computer containing technical terminology, retrieves and analyzes data for reports.
- Oversees and supervises during ARC rentals and events.
- Performs research and retrieval of records. Conducts statistical comparisons of information. Sets up registration procedures and forms to be completed by participants.
- Performs office management functions and coordination to include; maintaining records and files, performing duties related to records retention and disposition, and ordering of office supplies.
- May maintain vehicle files and reports along with completing monthly fuel usage reports.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Hospitality Management, Event Management, Sports Management, Physical Education, Public Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in one of the following: Recreation, Leisure Services, or Event Management.
- Valid Florida Driver’s License Class E.
- Current Certified in Red Cross First Aid & CPR or comparable higher-level training (or ability to obtain within the first 3 months).
In some cases, an equivalent combination of higher education and experience may be considered, provided that the education and experience is in a relevant and related field.
Essential Physical Functions & Environmental Conditions
Physical Demands
- Continual light work and occasional heavy work.
- Exerts up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis.
- Frequent walking and standing, climbing, stooping, reaching, and bending.
- Good finger/hand dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
- Good eyesight, hearing and speech.
- Regular driving of vehicle.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Work Environment
Works inside in an environmentally controlled space as well as outdoors in the elements. The position is exposed to no unusual environmental hazards.
The City of Clermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Americans with Disabilities Act requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with management.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all of the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Job functions described are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees may be assigned additional duties by management as deemed necessary. Duties not contained herein may be considered essential to performing this job successfully, just as though they were included in this job description.
The City of Clermont has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
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