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Parks and Natural Resources - Recreation Facilities Coordinator I, II, & III

Polk County Florida
Mulberry, FL, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 May 2025
💰 $83,179/yr($46,060/yr$83,179/yr)

About the role

Parks and Natural Resources Division 
Recreation Facilities Coordinator - Career Ladder (1 position available) 

*~* Current Polk County BoCC employees must apply via the ME tab in Polk One! *~*

 

Recreation Facilities Coordinator I

Starting Pay Grade: PG 14, $23.03 Hourly, Non-Exempt

Progression: Pay Grade 14: $23.03 to $33.39 Hourly, Non-Exempt

Physical Location: Mulberry/Lakeland, Additional Polk County Parks as needed

 

Recreation Facilities Coordinator II

Starting Pay Grade: PG 15, $24.18, Salaried $50,294.40, Exempt

Progression: Pay Grade 15: $50,294.40 to $72,945.60 Salaried, Exempt

Physical Location: Mulberry/Lakeland, Additional Polk County Parks as needed

 

Recreation Facilities Coordinator III

Starting Pay Grade: PG 17, $26.66, Salaried $55,452.80, Exempt

Progression: Pay Grade 17: $55,452.80 to $83,179.20 Salaried, Exempt

Physical Location: Mulberry/Lakeland, Additional Polk County Parks as needed

 

Employee Benefits

Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance
Florida Retirement System Participation
10 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Education Incentives
Deferred Compensation Plan
Wellness Incentives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free Employee Gym
Free Employee Health Clinic

Must have the physical, developmental, and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below: 

 

RECREATION FACILITIES COORDINATOR I

MAJOR FUNCTION

Supervisory responsibility in the development, coordination and management of operations related to facility scheduling, facility operations and youth athletic leagues throughout the county.

 

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Responsible for serving at the direction of the Recreation and Programs Superintendent for facility scheduling, youth athletic league oversight, facility rental, campgrounds, administration of the Youth Assistance Program and community center oversight. 
  • Ability to coordinate the general development and direction of facility use procedures and guidelines. 
  • Assist the Recreation and Programs Superintendent with the preparation and expenditures of the section’s operational budget. 
  • Recommend purchases and is responsible for the inventory of supplies, materials and equipment utilized by the Recreation Facilities Section. 
  • Assist with the preparation of various required permit applications to maintain day to day operations for programming of facilities. 
  • Assist with the hiring and supervision of Recreation Facilities Section employees. 
  • Assist with the supervision of the hiring and training of Recreation Coordinators and part-time Recreation Aides which develop and produce programming. 
  • Responsible for the scheduling of staff and facilities as related to recreational programming. 
  • Partners with private and public service groups to provide facilities and services to the citizens of the County. 
  • Receive and respond to general inquiries, requests or complaints from the public concerning facilities, leagues, and campgrounds. 
  • Work in conjunction with the Parks Superintendent to determine facility / park area construction, maintenance, and repair needs. 
  • Responsible for meeting, coordinating, and assisting various youth and adult league officials and other citizen groups when scheduling county facility use.  
  • Ensure proper execution and compliance of youth and adult league agreements for facility use. Oversee the marketing, scheduling, and collection of rental receipts as it relates to the rental use of Parks and Recreation facilities. 
  • Recommend and implement operational hours, regulations and policies for recreation events and facilities.
  • Coordinate programming and facility use, with the School Board, to provide recreational opportunities for residents. 
  • Supervise the operation, revenue collection, processing, and submission for three county owned campgrounds. 
  • Assist in the interviewing, recommending for hiring and any administrative actions of the Neighborhoods Team staff. 
  • Oversee staff as required. 
  • Develop draft budget submission for the Neighborhoods Team. 
  • Perform related duties as required.

 

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

  • Knowledgeable of the principle

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