Salary: $57,470.00 – $70,000.00 Annually
Location : Boca Raton, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 03090
Department: Recreation Services
Division: Boca Raton Community Center 61/23121
Opening Date: 08/24/2023
Closing Date: 10/13/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: X
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
8:00am – 5:00pm
Weekends, evenings and holidays required as needed.
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Performs difficult professional work planning and supervising all activities at a recreation center and Train Depot Supervision is exercised over full and part time employees at both centers.
Work is performed under general supervision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Plans, organizes programs and supervises participants utilizing the Recreation Center and Train Depot; Enforces Center policies and maintain order;
Collects fees for instructors, special events and private grounds;
Schedules Center workers for programs and special events;
Administers Center budget; purchases supplies for Center and Depot;
Schedules, organizes and maintains records for room usage and other Center activities; write permits; Supervises training and schedules the work of Center and Department staff; evaluates employees work performance;
Develops new programs for participants, makes community contacts, recruits instructors, determines fees and schedules, prepares press releases;
Coordinates and stimulates recreational activities;
Prepares budget for programs and Center; helps monitor and control expenditures.
RELATED TASKS:
Responsible for Recreation Department’s and registration program software, including management, records, training and updates;
Performs related tasks as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Comprehensive knowledge of the operation of a recreation center; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of recreation planning, programming and operations; ability to maintain order in a public facility; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants, associates and the general public, ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates. Ability to use office equipment including personal computer and wordprocessing.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from accredited university or college with a Bachelor’s degree in recreation, leisure services, public administration, or closely related field. with two (2) years of experience in operating and supervising a recreation center and two (2) years of experience in Recreation Programming including six (6) months of administrative experience is required.
CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:
Position may require additional special licenses and certificates by NRPA and FRPA.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of valid State of Florida Class “E” driver’s license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to lift and carry articles weighing up to 30 lbs., and push articles weighing up to 100 lbs. Exposure to extreme temperatures, insects, noise, and dust.
POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
The background check process for this position may include:
- Criminal Background Check
- Employment Verification
- Reference Checks
- Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
- Educational Verification
- Certification / License Verification
- 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
02
Do you possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license – or are you able to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire?
- Yes, I have a valid Florida driver’s license
- No, I do not have a Florida driver’s license but can obtain within thirty (30) days of hire
- No, I do not have a Florida driver’s license and cannot obtain within thirty (30) days of hire
03
What is the highest level of education that 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
04
What area of study is your education?
05
Do you have previous experience working for a public or government agency?
- Yes
- No
06
How many years of experience do you have in operating a recreation/community center and supervising staff?
- 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 years but less than 4 years of experience
- 4 years but less than 5
- 5 years or more
07
How many years of experience do you have in recreation programming and 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 years but less than 4 years of experience
- 4 years but less than 5 years of experience
- 5 years or more
08
Please briefly tell us about your knowledge and experience using recreation registration software. Detail what software you used, in what capacity and for which organization.This experience must be clearly listed on your application. NOTE: “See Resume” will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state “N/A”
09
Please briefly tell us about your experience managing employees; type of management style, previous experience with personnel issues, conflict resolution, etc. This experience must be clearly listed on your application. NOTE: “See Resume” will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state “N/A”
10
Please briefly tell us about your experience maintaining a recreation budget. Include the system(s) used, how often the budget was audited and how was the final budget presented to management? This experience must be clearly listed on your application. NOTE: “See Resume” will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state “N/A”
11
Please explain a recreation program you created and maintained. How did you stay within budget with the program? How was the public’s response to this program?This experience must be clearly listed on your application. NOTE: “See Resume” will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state “N/A”
12
Please detail your experience interacting with residents, vendors, instructors, facility maintenance personnel, and/or purchasing personnel.This experience must be clearly listed on your application. NOTE: “See Resume” will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state “N/A”
13
Please detail your experience handling customer complaints. What was the complaint? How did you approach the customer? What was the outcome?This experience must be clearly listed on your application. NOTE: “See Resume” will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state “N/A”
14
Are you a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP)?If “yes”, please attach a copy of your certification.
- Yes
- No
15
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
Required Question