SAFETY SENSITIVE:  Yes                                     FINGERPRINTING REQUIRED:  Yes IMPORTANT: Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete ALL employment, education, licenses/certifications, and skills fields within the online application . The application is the primary record for determining your employment eligibility. You may attach a resume and cover letter to provide information in a different format, but your resume should never include information not already in the application fields. Do not use SEE RESUME in any of the application fields. *Pre-interview assessment/tests pertinent to the required job skills may be required. THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT CITY OF CAPE CORAL EMPLOYEES AND THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME TO APPLY. About Us The City of Cape Coral is the seventh largest city in Florida, has over 1,500 full-time employees, provides various career path opportunities, and offers a robust training and development program for improving current talents, developing new skills, and building effective business relationships. Perks and Benefits Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family City Employee Health&Wellness Center for healthcare services 5 weeks Paid Time Off (sick&vacation) 11 paid holidays Pension plan City-paid life and long-term disability insurance Optional Vision and Dental Plans Tuition reimbursement Gym membership reimbursement And much more! Qualifications Education and Experience Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in parks and recreation, outdoor and environmental recreation, athletics/sports, or related field, and two (2) years of experience in parks and recreation, outdoor and environmental recreation, athletics/sports, or related field; OR High School Diploma/GED and six (6) years of experience in parks and recreation, outdoor and environmental recreation, athletics/sports, or related fields. Licenses or Certifications Must possess or obtain cash handling training, if applicable, within ten (10) days of hire or promotion. Must possess a valid state driver's license and obtain a valid Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire or promotion. Training and certification in state-mandated education courses, CPR, First Aid, 30-hour HRS Child Care, 5-hour HRS Owner/Operator, HIV and Bloodborne Pathogens, and HIPAA, depending on the area of assignment within ninety (90) days of hire or promotion. Key Responsibilities Performs/assists in planning, organizing, promoting, and implementing assigned programs and activities, i.e., stage productions, large-scale special events, pre-school youth programs, special populations programs, senior programs, athletic programs, boating, fishing, marine-based programming, outdoor/environmental educations and stewardship, leagues, tournaments, exhibitions, parties, tours, and target population group trips. Oversees the daily operation and maintenance of a center, facility, and/or park(s). Determines program needs based on population served and community interests, prepares and reviews program evaluations, researches trends in program areas, and determines price structure for programs offered. Oversees indoor and outdoor activities according to assigned program(s) guidelines and objectives. Collects, records, and deposits fees and maintains appropriate accounting according to established departmental policy and procedure. Performs considerable record and report maintenance duties according to supervisor's directives and established city or state laws applicable to program(s) under charge. Qualifications Please review the full job description by clicking on the link below.  To apply for the position, close the job description window and then click on the " Apply " button to complete your application. Senior Recreation Specialist Job Description An Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace #J-18808-Ljbffr