Parks Recreation Jobs in Port Richey, FL (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $19.68 - $27.55 Hourly
Location : Land O' Lakes, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 14240-0826
Department: Parks, Recreation, & Natrl Resources
Division: Parks & Recreation Active Parks
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: $19.68 - $27.55
Pay Grade: N33 (Non-exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.
General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A RECREATION COORDINATOR
Highly responsible position in the development, organization and coordination of well-rounded recreation opportunities, programs, and events for a multipurpose Recreation Complex/Community Center with large recreation building and/or satellite parks.
Essential Job Functions
Assists with selecting, training, and evaluating seasonal employees, temporary contractual instructors and volunteers. May assume additional responsibilities in the absence of the Senior Recreation Coordinator. Develops, staffs, schedules, equips, supervises, and evaluates seasonal and yearly recreation programs, camps, special events and activities. Assists with publicity for and marketing programs and stimulation of community interest in programs and determines needs by establishing working relationships with community organizations, groups, participants, and the general public. Actively participates in professional development activities and initiates and/or coordinates new program implementation. Assists in administration of recreational center; i.e., answering telephone, registering participants, opening and closing facility, setting up and taking down equipment and facilities according to assignment and schedule. Assists with light maintenance and custodial work required to support recreation programs. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and philosophy of recreation programming, program supervision, facility management, and marketing techniques.
• Basic understanding of supervision and the ability to supervise others.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with participants, community groups, other employees, and the general public.
• Ability to prepare legible and accurate reports and maintain records.
• Ability to use independent judgment in developing and administering a specific phase of the recreation program to provide for the needs of the community.
• Ability to understand, interpret and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills required.

Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. May require weekend, night and holiday work.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation or a related field and one (1) year paid experience in recreation programming OR an Associate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation or a related and three (3) years' paid experience in recreation programming OR graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and five (5) years' paid experience in recreation programming with one (1) year in a lead or semi-lead supervisory position.
In House Candidates: This position qualifies for DAP.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Parks and Recreation certification is preferred. Certification in Community CPR and First Aid must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021
Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
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I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

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Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

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Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

04
Are you a current Pasco BOCC employee who has successfully completed or are within 30 days of completing the Degree Alternative Program (DAP)?

• No
• Yes

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Which best describes the years of paid experience you have in recreation programming?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

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Which best describes the years of experience you have in a lead or semi-lead supervisory position?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

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Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

09
I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

• Acknowledged
• Declined

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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

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Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

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Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
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If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.
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