Program Specialist III

Job Description

Working under the general supervision of the Recreation & Youth Director, incumbent is responsible for planning, designing, organizing and scheduling a continuing program of athletic recreational activities for all ages youth through adult. Incumbent supervises yearly staff of activity coordinators and supervises seasonal staff of waterfront directors, beach supervisors, lifeguards, gate attendants, tennis instructors, playground counselors and parking enforcement officers. Incumbent is responsible for training of staff previously listed to meet required certifications for job description ie. Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED, First Aid etc. Incumbent schedules and conducts interviews for year round and seasonal job openings and makes recommendations to the Recreation Director. Incumbent maintains records of certification on file. Incumbent is also responsible for staff disciplinary measures as well as decision making pertaining to rules and regulation seasonal violations associated with fines and/or penalties.

A candidate for this position must have a bachelor’s degree and/or three to years of related experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and Instructors Certification
• American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED Instructors Certification