Close Date: June 3,2026
This class is responsible for daily center operation, development and coordination of various community centers, including community organizing and outreach, volunteer recruitment; support and development of activities and programs, identifies program needs, monitors, and determines target audience for programs, oversees program development, monitors program timelines and goals, reviews program marketing and advertising efforts.
This is a "mandatory-testing" position that requires Drug Testing.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Performs a variety of administrative and professional tasks in support of assigned area of responsibility
Oversees and coordinates Community Center Programs and events
Implements and monitors social and youth programming goals and objectives
Organizes and instructs individuals and groups in a variety of programs and activities inclusive of youth recreational and academic activities
Coordinates volunteers at events, solicits assistance from volunteers; distributes information to participants and/or parents/guardians
Coordinates Summer Camp, Afterschool Program, and various programs and activities
Conduct and coordinate recreational and academic activities for youth
Assist with Community Resource Center; scheduling events and being on-site for the various events, assist with set-ups and planning for events
Serves as liaison with neighborhood associations, citizens, and volunteers
Assists with set-up and clean-up of programs and events
Assists with grant writing for various programs for youth and seniors
Initiates and facilitates new team sports programs for various age groups in underserved communities
Assists in community center rental process
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Training and Experience:
Associate's degree in Leisure Services, Recreation, Public Administration or a related field and two years of experience in community outreach, experience working with youth in a recreational or academic environment, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Driver's License
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):
Knowledge of recreational athletics
Methods, techniques and practices of community centers for public recreation activities
Interact effectively with the public, various agencies, and staff at all levels
Adhere to program standards and objectives as outlined in standard recreational programs
Work continually through the summer camp and afterschool program schedule
Work flexible hours (to include nights and weekends)
Deal with stressful conditions in a calm and professional manner
Perform various job tasks in all weather conditions, primarily heat
Maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, and the public, especially children
Work well with youth of all ages
Administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as work processing, managing files, and records
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
County-wide Employee Responsibilities:
All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Emergency Management Responsibilities:
During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Benefits/Compensation Package: