Salary: $57,000.00 – $72,000.00 Annually
Location : Wilton Manors, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24-004
Department: Leisure Services
Division: Recreation
Opening Date: 09/06/2023
Closing Date: 10/10/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
This is a highly-responsible professional position directing and coordinating efficient and effective recreation programs and administration and management of City-owned facilities. Supervision is exercised over subordinate assigned staff and contracted instructors. Employee exercises independence and initiative, assists in preparation and monitoring of division budget, and works under general direction of the Assistant Director.
Examples of Duties
Because it is difficult if not impossible to present a finite list of every possible function to be performed by employee, the City of Wilton Manors reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to modify and update this job description and to ask employee to perform tasks beyond the duties presented herein. In the event a change is necessary to update the essential functions of the job, the City will provide as much notice as practicable to the employee.
- Plans, organizes, directs and promotes recreation programs and events.
- Manages and markets programs, including facility operations, and prepares schedules for personnel, programs, activities, and events.
- Acts as department liaison for large-scale, City-wide special events and street festivals.
- Plans, coordinates, and implements City special events including logistics, budgeting, scheduling, permitting, sponsorships, volunteer coordination, and marketing.
- Maintains meeting minutes and notifications, and coordinates all meetings of relevant City advisory boards.
- Manages and evaluates subordinate staff and contracted instructors.
- Assists in the development and administration of division budget.
- Evaluates recreation program effectiveness, recommending improvements and potential new programming.
- Plans, promotes, and directs special events, summer camp activities, and facility rentals.
- Explains and interprets department’s plans, policies, and procedures to interested community groups.
- Works with school district, community groups, and residents of community to determine needs, and plan parks and recreational programs.
- Prepares various reports and maintains records.
- Provides courteous, high-quality service to members of the public by personally responding to requests for service or making appropriate referrals.
- Supervises the preparation and distribution of materials for publicity of recreation programs and events.
- Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds, and functions calmly in situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.
- Communicates effectively orally and in writing.
- Establishes effective working relationships with management, employees, and the public representing diverse cultures and backgrounds.
- Performs other work as assigned.
- Available to work some evenings and holidays.
Typical Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience which would provide required knowledge, skills, and abilities are qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in recreation or related field. Considerable professional experience in community recreation activities and facility administration and management, including two years of supervisory experience, preferably in a governmental or public agency setting.
Supplemental Information
Use the online Help Guideor contact the Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 or Email: support@governmnentjobs.com if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. For other inquiries, please contact the Human Resources Department at (954) 390-2107 or . The City of Wilton Manors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, or political beliefs. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Wilton Manors will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The City of Wilton Manors is an active community with a small town feel that offers the following benefits:
CITY OF WILTON MANORS – GENERAL EMPLOYEES
SCHEDULE OF BENEFITS
Vacation
• 1-5 years employment 80 hours
• 5-9 years employment 120 hours
• 10-15 years employment 160 hours
• 15+ years employment 200 hours
• Carry-over at end of year 160 hours
Sick and Bereavement Leave
• 12 days per year, unlimited
• At resignation/retirement/termination:
– after 10 years employment, 25% of total hours up to 480 hours
• Four days bereavement leave for immediate family
• Sick leave bank
Holidays
11 holidays in each calendar year
Personal Days
2 personal days in each calendar year for all employees
Insurance
• Health, dental, and life City pays
• Long-term disability City pays 50%
• Dependent insurance City pays 50%
• Vision insurance Paid by employee
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition
Reimbursed at 100% of State tuition
COLA or Wage Adjustment
Commission-approved at budget
Uniforms
Provided by City when required
Pension
• The City of Wilton Manors is a member of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) for all new hires.
Salary
Merit increases of 1% to 3% annually based on performance evaluation (increase is subject to percentages set by Commission during the annual budget ).
Fitness Center
Use of City’s fitness center after completing all required documentation