Solid Waste Facilities Operator

General Definition Of Work Performs difficult professional work planning and supervising all activities at a recreation center and the Train Depot Supervision is exercised over full and part time employees at both centers.

Work is performed under general supervision.

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

Essential Functions Manages, organizes and coordinates the staff and operations of the four components of Sugar Sand Park Community Center: Willow Theatre, Community Center, Children Science Explorium and Science Playground;

Creates, maintains, furnishes written reports, correspondence, data and provides documentation.

Manages and coordinates facility maintenance and repairs performed by outside vendors;

Forecasts, develops, justifies and administers Sugar Sand Park community center budget and special interest accounts;

Plans, organizes programs and supervises participants utilizing the Recreation Center and Train Depot; Enforces Center policies and maintain order;

Initiates and formulates plans for future development of Theatre, Community Center, and Science Center Programs to meet demands of public;

Schedules Center workers for programs and special events;

Write specifications, requisitions, FPO’s and prepares letters to council;

Supervises training and schedules the work of Center and Department staff; evaluates employees work performance;

Develops new programs for participants, makes community contacts, recruits instructors, determines fees and

schedules, prepares news releases;

Coordinates and stimulates recreational activities;

Prepares budget for programs and Center; helps monitor and control expenditures.

Handles day to day operations of center;

Related Tasks Addresses complaints, resolves problems

Establishes and maintains relationships with community groups and citizens

Collects fees for instructors, special events and private grounds;

Inspects center equipment for proper condition and safety

Supervises participants utilizing recreation center; enforces center policies and maintains order;

Performs related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Comprehensive knowledge of the operation of a recreation center; thorough knowledge of games and indoor activities and related rules and regulations; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of recreation planning, programming and operations; ability to maintain order in a public facility; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants, associates and the general public, ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates. Ability to use office equipment including personal computer and word-processing. Bachelors degree in recreation or related field;

Education And Experience Graduation from accredited university or college with a BS/BA in recreation or related field, with 2 years experience in operating and supervising a recreation center and extension experience in Recreation Programming including some administrative experience.

Supplemental information

Special Requirements Possession of a valid State of Florida Driver’s license and FRPA Certified Leisure Professional is preferred.