City of Parkland, FL

This position is responsible for the administration and management of Parks & Recreation programs and activities; supervises assigned personnel.. Reports to the Parks & Recreation Director.. Implements and administers the departmental budget and presents budget recommendations to the Parks and Recreation Director.. Supervises all programs and activities in the Parks & Recreation Department.. Selects, trains and develops Parks & Recreation personnel and evaluates their performance.

parks and recreation

Salary: $79,372.80 - $103,168.00 Annually Location : Parkland, FL Job Type: Full Time Employee Job Number: 00725 Department: Parks & Recreation Opening Date: 03/20/2024 Closing Date: Continuous General Purpose There are lots of reasons to join the City of Parkland's dynamic team of public servants! Besides competitive pay, we offer great benefits, learning opportunities, professional development, and a team that truly cares about each other. That's why we were named one of Sun-Sentinel's 2022 Top Workplaces based on what our own employees had to say about their experience working for the City of Parkland! Check out the benefits tab of this ad to learn more about our great benefits! What you'll be doing: This position is responsible for the administration and management of Parks & Recreation programs and activities; supervises assigned personnel. Reports to the Parks & Recreation Director. Essential Job Functions <ul><li>Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and supervises camp activities, youth and teen recreation programs, senior programs, special events, and athletic activities.<li>Advertises the programs in local publications.<li>Sets up registration procedures and forms.<li>Ensures that procedures are followed and fees are collected.<li>Implements and administers the departmental budget and presents budget recommendations to the Parks and Recreation Director.<li>Supervises all programs and activities in the Parks & Recreation Department.<li>Selects, trains and develops Parks & Recreation personnel and evaluates their performance.<li>Apprises management of all aspects of activities and any problems that might arise.<li>Prepares reports as directed.<li>Requisitions materials and supplies.<li>Evaluates programs and activities.<li>Ensures safety of facility and parks; works closely with Public Works personnel on work orders and facility needs.<li>Manages and maintains recreation software (RecTrac); trains staff.<li>Assists in the development of special events.<li>Ensures department policies, procedures, and City ordinances are followed.<li>Conducts performance evaluations.<li>Conducts interviews and makes hiring recommendations.<li>Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures.<li>Monitors trends with the Recreation field. <li>Works with Parks and Recreation volunteers.<li>Performs other related duties as required/assigned.</li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></ul> Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE <ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Recreation or a related field.<li>Three (3) years of work experience in the field of Recreation.<li>Must be certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED.<li>Must possess FEMA 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 certifications, or the ability to obtain within first six (6) months of employment.<li>Must have a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.</li></li></li></li></li></ul>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES <ul><li>Knowledge in the theories of youth recreation activities and their application to community needs.<li>Knowledge of the principles and practices of administration, budget, staff development and personnel management.<li>Knowledge of supervisory, management and leadership principles and practices.<li>Knowledge of the occupational safety rules and regulations governing play grounds or other facilities and the necessary precautionary measures.<li>Skill in the use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.<li>Skill in using computers for data entry.<li>Skill in using computers for word processing and accounting purposes.<li>Ability to plan, organize and direct the activities of personnel.<li>Ability to provide supervision, training, and evaluation to staff.<li>Ability to assess and provide suitable programs based upon the needs of the participants.<li>Ability to prepare, and present a budget and to monitor expenditures.<li>Ability to change planned activities in a moment's notice.<li>Ability to communicate orally and in writing.</li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></ul> Working Conditions & Physical Requirements <ul><li>Work environment is typically performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity and responsiveness to changes that include goals, priorities, and needs of the organization and position.<li>The work is medium and requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.<li>Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.</li></li></li></ul> There are lots of reasons to join the City of Parkland's dynamic team of public servants! Besides competitive pay, we offer great benefits, learning opportunities, professional development, and a team that truly cares about each other. That's why we were named one of Sun-Sentinel's 2022 Top Workplaces based on what our own employees had to say about their experience working for the City of Parkland! Health Insurance The City of Parkland recognizes that every employee is unique and strives to provide a benefits package that puts the employee in control. As such, you have the option of selecting from two comprehensive health plans: a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) and a Point of Service (POS). The City provides employees with the HMO Single Coverage plan at no cost to the employee. Employees can elect to add dependents to the HMO plan or choose the POS plan at a reduced premium. Choose the plan that best fits your and your family's needs. Coverage is effective the first of the month following your start date. Dental and Vision Insurance Employees may also elect dental and vision coverage. The City provides two options for dental coverage which includes the Cigna Dental Care DHMO plan at no cost to the employee for single or family coverage, or the Cigna Dental Care PPO plan at a reduced premium. Vision insurance is offered through EyeMed at a reduced premium for employees and their dependents. Retirement The City offers retirement options through Mission Square Retirement which includes:<ul> <li>A 11% contribution to your 401(a). The vesting period is 5 years. <li>The option to defer compensation on a pre-tax basis to a 457 account. The City will match a 4% contribution! </li></li></ul>Life, AD&D, and Long-term Disability Insurance The City provides Basic Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance through Cigna at no cost to the employee. Basic Life Insurance is provided at 1x the employee's annual earnings up to $50,000. Employees may elect additional coverage for themselves, spouses, or children at a reduced premium. The City also provides Long-term Disability Insurance to employees at no cost to the employee. Flexible Spending Accounts The City offers two flexible spending accounts, Health Care Reimbursement Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, which gives employees the option to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified medical expenses and eligible dependent care (day care) expenses. Leave The City offers paid time off to employees to include vacation, sick, personal, and holiday. Eligible employees receive:<ul> <li>11 paid holidays plus 2 personal days <li>9 to 20 vacation days depending on tenure of employment <li>8 hours of sick leave accrued per month</li></li></li></ul>Professional Development The City offers a tuition and certification reimbursement program so you can continue to develop your career as a public sector professional. Additionally, our Public Works employees are eligible to participate in a laddering program that allows you to advance through levels with corresponding pay increases through years of service and obtaining job specific certifications. Other Benefits The City also offers several other benefits for employees to include:<ul> <li>Employee Assistance Program (no charge to employees) <li>Pre-paid Legal Services <li>Supplemental Coverage through AllState <li>Pet Insurance <li>Library card for the City of Parkland's Library</li></li></li></li></li></ul> 01 Do you possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 02 Do you have at least three (3) years' of related work experience? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 03 Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation or a related field? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 04 Do you possess FEMA 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 certifications, or have the ability to obtain them within the first six (6) months of employment? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 05 Do you have a valid CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, or the ability to obtain these within six (6) months of hire? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> Required Question

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