Recreation Center Specialist Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty/jobs/newprint/4790332) Apply  Recreation Center Specialist Salary $35,360.00 - $67,414.05 Annually Location North Fort Myers Recreation Center 2000 N. Recreation Park Way N. Fort Myers, FL Job Type Full-Time Regular Job Number 07403KH Department Parks and Recreation Opening Date 01/15/2025 Closing Date 1/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Description We are looking for a Recreation Center Specialist who is passionate about providing excellent customer service and creating a welcoming environment for the community. As a part of our team, you will assist in planning and organizing activities, events, and programs for all ages, while ensuring smooth operations at the North Fort Myers Recreation Center. You will be working with a supportive team to create a fun and positive experience for everyone involved. Duties and Responsibilities + Customer Service: Assist visitors, handle inquiries, and manage daily membership registrations and payments. + Program & Event Management: Help organize and implement youth and adult programs, camps, special events, and activities. + Records & Reporting: Maintain files, process invoices and payments, update databases, and generate reports. + Scheduling & Reservations: Book room rentals and special events, and manage the online recreation system (RecTrac). + Marketing: Create promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, and newsletters to advertise programs and events. + Facility Management: Open and close the center, secure the facility, and handle cash transactions with attention to detail. Perform light cleaning duties including vacuuming, mopping, and cleaning restrooms. + Team Collaboration: Work with volunteers, contracted instructors, and staff to ensure smooth operations for programs and events. Education, Experience, Licensing Required Qualifications: + High school diploma or GED with at least one year of experience in clerical, technical, or customer service-related work (e.g., filing, office equipment, preparing reports, database management). + First Aid and CPR certification (must be completed within 6 months of hire). + Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Preferred Qualifications: + One year of experience in parks and recreation. + Six months of experience working with large groups of children. + Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus. Supplemental Information + Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment, managing over 30 transactions per hour. + Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with the public and colleagues from diverse backgrounds. + Proficiency with computers and software programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher; Canva and RecTrac are preferred). + Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle customer concerns with professionalism and courtesy. + Basic math skills and experience with cashier-type transactions (credit card, checks, refunds, deposits). + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks such as setting up and breaking down events, cleaning, and working outdoors. + Work Schedule: + The work schedule will include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Flexibility is essential. EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply. Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area. Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria. Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both. Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees. For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf. To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf Health Benefits: • Medical Insurance • Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits. • Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available. • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts • Medical Reimbursement Account • Dependent Care Reimbursement Account • Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy • Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline) • Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee) • Optional Life Insurance • Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee) • Short-Term Disability • Sick Leave Pool • Flu vaccinations • Wellness Programs Financial Benefits: • Florida Retirement System (FRS) • Two Retirement Plan Options: 1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit) 2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution) • Deferred Compensation (457) Plans • Financial Savings/Management Programs • Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union • Employee Leave Benefits • Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually • Paid Sick Leave • Paid Vacation Leave • Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave • Family and Medical Leave • Military Family & Medical Leave • Educational Leave Employee Assistance Program Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents. United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program) Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors. Educational Assistance Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform. 01 Do you have any combination of education experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED and one year of related experience with high-level clerical and technical duties such as filing, operating office equipment, customer inquiries, preparing correspondences, maintaining databases, and generating reports? + Yes + No 02 Do you have six months of experience working with large groups of school-age children? + Yes + No 03 Do you have CPR and First Aid training, or the ability to obtain the training within Six (6) months of hire date? + Yes, I have CPR and First Aid training. + No, I do not have CPR and First Aid training, but have the ability to obtain the training within 6 months of hire date. + No, I do not have CPR and First Aid training, nor the ability to obtain the training within 6 months of hire date. 04 Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? + Yes + No 05 Please indicate your level of proficiency working with RecTrac: + No Experience + Beginner + Intermediate + Advanced 06 Which of the following are you proficient in? (Check all that apply). + Canva + Microsoft Excel + Microsoft Publisher + Microsoft Word + None of the above 07 This job requires you to perform janitorial duties on a daily basis. These duties include, but are not limited to; sweeping, mopping, washing windows, cleaning public restrooms and taking out the trash with the ability to lift 25 lbs. Are you willing and able to perform these duties? + Yes + No 08 The work days and hours will vary to include early mornings, weekends, late evenings and holidays. Daily work shifts could start at 6:45 am and end at 9: 15 pm. Are you able to work this schedule? + Yes + No Required Question Agency Lee County Government Address P.O. Box 398 ATT: Human Resources Fort Myers, Florida, 33902 Phone (239) 533-2245 Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email