Employer
Sarasota County Government
Salary
$21.85 - $24.00 Hourly
Location
Nokomis, FL
Job Type
Full-Time
Department
Parks Recreation & Natural Resources
Closing Date
Continuous
Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.
Are you an experienced planner with an ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with groups and individuals? Our beautiful Nokomis Beach is seeking a Recreational Specialist to ensure exceptional stewardship of the beach and coordinate special events. This position starts out paying $21.63/hr and benefits start within 60 days of hire! Apply today and know that your career impacts residents and visitors of Nokomis Beach for generations to come.
About the Position
In this role, you will...
• Plan, develop, implement, and promote recreational-based programs centered around Nokomis Beach and additional assigned area(s).
• Maintain division-wide special events and coverage of other beaches and water access sites, including summer camps, specialty camps, and other facility needs.
• Coordinate maintenance and contractual work to ensure safe and clean parks for customers renting amenities within the park.
• Schedule and coordinate reservations, groups, instructors, contracts, and registrations utilizing reservation software.
• Assist with creating and distributing promotional information for recreational programs and facilities.
• Work with neighborhood, youth, and community groups.
• Manage volunteers to partner and optimize recreational opportunities for the public.
About the Schedule
Work Hours:
• Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Weekends, evenings, and holiday work will be required according to business needs.
• 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:
• High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• Three (3) years of recreational programming experience or related area.
• Valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP).
• Customer Service Skills Preferred
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 five (5) years.
About Everything Else
Starting Pay: $21.85-$24.00/hr based on experience
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.)