Maintaining nearly 15,000 acres, the Orange County Parks and Recreation Division operates 109 parks, trails, boat ramps and facilities, including 14 recreation centers. In addition, our parks provide space for citizens, families, and visitors to enjoy and explore the beautiful outdoors, and to participate in activities ranging from camping, fishing, youth and adult sports, senior activities, youth enrichment programs, and picnics. Orange County Parks and Recreation also offers state-of-the-art fitness centers, as well as arts, culture and education programs, and a full calendar of year-round special events.

Assists in the planning and operation of recreational activities sponsored by the Orange County Parks and Recreation Division.This is specialized work involving the planning and organizing of recreational activities and programs for youth, senior citizens and adults utilizing Orange County Parks and Recreation facilities. An employee assigned to this class of work is responsible for completing monthly schedules, to include after-school youth activities, classes, field trips, guest speakers, dances, games, etc. Also responsible for supervising and scheduling activities and plans for Recreation Leaders, casual labors and interns.

• Assists with classes or may conduct classes with program participants to include all age groups.
• Schedules field trips to include obtaining transportation and supervising trips.
• Plans, implements and supervises daily recreational programs.
• Trains, supervises and evaluates interns, casual laborers, recreation leaders and volunteers.
• Promotes all activities and programs through all forms of media.
• Assists with the maintenance of the building and occasionally with the maintenance of recreational facilities in the park.
• Collect fees and maintains records of moneys received.
• Maintains positive open communication between staff, parents and youth regarding their responsibilities.
• Maintains documentation regarding disciplinary actions.
• Plans and/or assists in special events programming.
• Conducts inventory and orders supplies.
• Supervises and/or conducts registration of classes.
• May represent the Parks and Recreation Division at designated meetings.
• Opens, closes and secures site.
• Writes and maintains monthly reports.
• Performs other related work as required
• Requires two years of post-secondary education and two years of experience in the Parks and Recreation field; or high school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in the Parks and Recreation field. Additional years of post-secondary education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends.
• Must obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid Certification within six months from date-of hire.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s license.

• Requires two years of post-secondary education and two years of experience in the Parks and Recreation field; or high school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in the Parks and Recreation field. Additional years of post-secondary education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends.
• Must obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid Certification within six months from date-of hire.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s license.

To learn more about the sign-on incentive program, please visit us http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives

Applications with incomplete “work experience” or applications with a note “see resume” will NOT be considered.

Applicants selected for hire in must successfully complete a background check, physical and drug screening prior to start of employment.

This position requires a Level II background investigation which includes Fingerprints & Polygraph

Please ensure that the phone number and email address on your application is accurate, and that it is an email account that you check daily as we will be using this to contact you for various steps in the hiring process.

**Subject to close without prior notice**

Posting date:19 April 2023

Last day to apply: 12 May 2023

Salary placement will be based on experience, qualification and County policy

$18.08 - $20.34

Benefits Overview

• 10 holidays including 1 floating holiday annually
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• 6 days of TERM (sick) time annually
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance, disability
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for the all family members effective on day one
• Employee assistance program includes one on one sessions and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Orlando Magic gyms for the whole family, free access to County Wellworks gyms
• Free onsite coaching, including dietician and nurse
• Participation with Florida Retirement System (www.myFRS.com) for either Pension or Investment Plan.

• Bear Creek Recreation Complex
• Bithlo Community Park
• Downey Park
• Dr. P. Phillips Community Park
• East Orange District Park
• Fort Christmas Historical Park
• Magnolia Park
• Trimble Park/Willow Street Program

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to (407) 836-0098 (only Veterans' Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number.

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.