Company Description

Lynn Haven is a city in Bay County, Florida, United States, north of Panama City. We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, we encourage you to continue with this job application!
EEO/AA Employer Drug-free Workplace

Job Description

Do you love sports and creative activities? Step right up because the City of Lynn Haven is looking for energetic people who like to have fun, play sports, and want to bring the community together. The Recreation Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day and overall planning and execution of our community youth and adult recreation programs, ensuring our mission to enhance enjoyment and skill development for participating children and adults. The successful candidate establishes, promotions, and coordinates sports leagues, community service programs, recreational classes, and special events. The Recreation Coordinator helps ensure the City and its staff provide the best recreational experience for the citizens and guests in our community. The City is particularly interested in someone who has recreational planning and sports programming experience (i.e., art classes, summer activities, exercise classes, baseball, football, soccer, volleyball, kickball, pickle ball, and more).
The ideal candidate has at least two years' experience in the administration of sports and recreational programming either formally or informally. An associates degree or bachelor's degree is preferred. Also, excellent customer service experience is a plus. Positive communication and interpersonal skills and excellent computer skills are required. Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications is also a plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES (representative sample):

• Develops, implements, and promotes a variety of fun and educational programs and activities.
• Monitors assigned staff and vendors providing direct service to the citizens and guests.
• Ensures proper insurance documentation and coverage by vendors, participants, and the City.
• Assists with the coordination of field and facility reservations and rentals.
• Maintains upkeep and accounting of sports and program-related inventory and equipment.
• Represents the city professionally and courteously to vendors, guests, and citizens, practicing exceptional customer service strategies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• College degree in recreation and sports management, or related field, preferred.
• At least two years of relevant experience.
• A pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality.
• Positive communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress.
• Ability to interact with participants of all ages.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the internet.
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications or the ability to obtain such certifications within six months of employment.

Benefits

The City of Lynn Haven offers a competitive, robust benefits plan, with the City covering 100% of the cost of various benefits to include MDLive, Life and Accident Insurance, and Long-term Disability. In addition, the employee may opt to add additional insurance. A list of all available benefits is as follows:

• MDLive - Virtual Medical Care (provided by the City)
• $50,000 of Life & $50,000 of Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (provided by the City)
• Long-term Disability Insurance (provided by the City)
• Major Medical Insurance (Florida Blue-Blue Options)
• Dental Insurance (Florida Combined Life)
• Vision Insurance (Met Life VSP)
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Options
• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance Options
• Flexible Spending Account

Employees also earn Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal Paid Time Off (PPTO), 13 Paid Holidays, as well as time off for jury duty, bereavement, and military leave.
The City also provides a DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN, including a Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP).

Submittal deadline

Accepting Applications Until Filled.