Events and Programming Supervisor

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. We are currently in need of an Events and Programming Supervisor, who will supervise and direct a broad program of activities and services offered countywide and at BWA parks; ensure facilities are well-maintained and safe, and coordinate any concerns in the unit. 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...

Event Management and Program Delivery

• Innovatively plans, develops, implements, promotes, and directs a broad program of activities, programs, and services offered Countywide and at BWA parks.

• Maintains effective relations with a variety of community organizations, groups, and the public.

• Works closely with County staff to provide comprehensive recreation services to County residents and to solve a broad range of service delivery, community, and administrative problems.

• Serves as a liaison to the BWA Division Management Team and makes recommendations on recreation services, staffing, and procedures.

• Handles citizen complaints and explains County ordinances, policies, and procedures. Function as a liaison with various user groups and organizations.

• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of services to customers by offering suggestions and direction or by participating as an active member of the assigned work team.

• Surveys and communicates with the community to determine recreation needs and implements programs to satisfy those needs as appropriate.

• Orders materials, supplies, and equipment; prepares work orders for the accomplishment of maintenance needs.

• Coordinates any maintenance concerns in the division through various departments and divisions.

Operational Management

• Assist in the development and direct the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and work standards for assigned events and programs.

• Lead and/or assist in the operational needs in the field associated with events and programming to include but not limited to set-up, during event operation, and demobilization.

• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget; Assists in administering the budget for accounts directly related to assigned areas or activities. Assists with contract management.

• Prepares a variety of periodic and special reports related to recreation programs, facilities, revenue, expenditures, and recreation data collection.

• Develops and writes procedures and manuals. Ensures compliance to county guidelines, policies and procedures

• Ensure proper implementation of pricing plan. Monitors account receivables.

• Assists with attaining and maintaining CAPRA accreditation for PRNR.

• Manages, directs, coaches, mentors, trains, evaluates, disciplines and supervises direct staff. Ensures the proper supervision, training, coaching, and evaluation for subordinate staff. Promotes a positive culture within the organization through clear communication.

• Works with the BWA team as the coordinator for volunteer program. Provides oversight and direction for all volunteer efforts.

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

• Full-Time, 40 hours per week.

• Typical Schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Leisure Services, Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

• Progressively responsible professional experience as described herein can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

• Two years minimum supervisory experience; Two years minimum experience with conducting or overseeing programming from facility programs to large special events for the community

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cash handling from receipt to reconciliation and deposits.

• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP).

• Experience with Rectrac registration software. Experience with Smartsheet.

Fingerprint Screening:This position is subject to a mandatory fingerprint-based background check per applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. The screening will be used to verify criminal history and other relevant information as permitted by law.  An applicant who fails to pass a required screening may be disqualified from employment.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $27.49/hour

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

• If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)  

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)  

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! 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 for additional information.
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms 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 celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. 

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