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Sarasota County Government · 1 month ago

Sports Program Coordinator - Twin Lakes Park

Twin Lakes Park

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$53K/yr - $55K/yr

2+ years exp

Sarasota County Government is seeking a Sports Program Coordinator for Twin Lakes Park to enhance community engagement through sports and recreation. The role involves leading a team of Sports Ambassadors, managing daily operations of park facilities, and utilizing recreational software to ensure smooth program delivery.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate daily operations of county park facilities, including gyms, athletic fields, courts, and other amenities

Provide customer service, process payments, and perform office/cashier duties while opening, closing, and monitoring facilities

Use RecTrac software to process athletic reservations, sports events, and facility usage

Make regular rounds at high-traffic sports parks to ensure reservation compliance and address issues promptly

Serve as the primary evening point of contact, troubleshooting problems and communicating updates to management and site staff

Build and maintain positive relationships with community members, schools, and local sports organizations

Address visitor concerns, ensure a welcoming environment, and enforce facility rules, safety guidelines, and risk-management procedures

Maintain accurate records, manage site inventories, and prepare reports using RecTrac and Smartsheet

Coordinate the Sports Ambassador volunteer program—including recruiting, training, scheduling, and evaluating volunteers

Conduct facility inspections and support maintenance tasks such as field prep, turf care, line painting, equipment setup, and emergency responses

Qualification

Recreational programmingRecTrac softwareCPR CertificationMicrosoft OfficeCommunity engagementVolunteer managementTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation, Leisure Services, biological/natural sciences, education or related field AND two (2) years of related experience

A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation, Leisure Services, biological/natural sciences, education or related field AND one (1) year of related experience

Professional experience as described herein can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education

A Valid Florida driver's license at time of hire