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Sarasota County Government Siesta Beach Program Assistant in Sarasota, Florida
Department:
Parks Recreation & Natural Resources
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Siesta Key Beach has been nominated as the #1 beach in Florida, time and time again. How do we continue to rank at the top? Our amazing Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources team. While the environment and upkeep of the park is crucial, our secret ingredient surrounds our Program Coordinator roles. We are currently in need of a Program Assistant who will oversee, monitor, and improve Siesta Beach programs. The ideal candidate is skilled in providing administrative oversight, management, and operation of recreational or nature-based programs, facilities, and events. Examples can include summer camps, specialty camps, and other facility needs. The pay starts out at $21.63/hour and benefits begin within 60 days of hire! Apply today and know that your career impacts a lifetime of memories for our valued residents and visitors.About the Position
In this role you will:
Plan, develop, implement, and promote recreational based programs.
Assist with division wide special events.
Promote and ensure Siesta Beach is both safe and clean by coordinating maintenance and contractual work.
Monitor, inspect and ensure safety of play-ground equipment and facilities.
Provide exceptional customer service, working with neighborhood, youth, and community groups.
Schedule and coordinate reservations, groups, instructors, contracts, and registrations utilizing reservation software.
Partner with volunteers to optimize recreational opportunities for the public.
Collect fees and charges for services rendered at Siesta Beach and Water Access Parks, assist with facility rentals, and daily closeouts.
Work Hours:
Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
Siesta Beach operates Sunday - Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Assigned work schedules may vary due to split shifts, rotations, emergencies, etc.
Hours and scheduled days to be determined based on division needs at the time of job posting. Predicted shift will be in the morning/first shift, but can vary, on occasion.
Must be flexible as nights, weekend, and holiday work may be required.
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent education.
Three (3) years of experience in recreational programming or in related area.
Valid Florida Driver's License by date of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Recreational programming experience.
Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification.
Experience with money handling and customer service.
Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.
Physical Demands: May occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds, with assistance.
About Everything Else
Starting Pay Rate: $21.63/hour
Benefits:
Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Starting January 2024, choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) for additional information.
Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)
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We need YOU to help create wonderful experiences for residents and vacationing guests enjoying Sarasota! Apply today!