Recreation Leader II - Athletics Part Time

Overview

Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.

Mission
:
Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride

Vision
:
To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay

Values
:
Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity

Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.

CITY OF LARGO... Naturally A Great Place to Work!

Closing
: 02/10/2026

Salary
: $19.59 hourly rate

This is a Part Time position - and the hours will vary. Must have flexibility days, nights and weekends. Previous experience involved planning, implementing, and evaluating multiple leisure programs in Athletics. Responsible for developing programs in assigned areas: athletics. Employees in this class exercise independent judgment following established policies and procedures. Work is performed under the general direction of an assigned manager.

Program Assignments
: ATHLETICS:
Developing athletic programs and administering sports leagues for all ages

All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.

Leadership

• Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan
• Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals, and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
• Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
• Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture

Management

• Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities
• Follows suggested procedures to ensure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance

Technical

• Embraces emerging technology and productivity tools with a willingness to learn new skills
• Plans, implements, and evaluates multiple leisure programs in assigned division
• Responsible for the development of assigned programs, including purchase requisitions, preparation of basic professional, instructor, and rental contracts for supervisory review, publicity, the delegation of assignments to staff and volunteers, determination of program costs, revenue projections, and program evaluations
• May assist in the training of staff and volunteers; may supervise contractual workers
• Confers with community groups, individuals, and contractual instructors to determine the needs of the participants; deals with the public tactfully and diplomatically
• Assists in program and membership registrations, collects fees, and prepares necessary reports
• Administers first aid or seeks appropriate help; prepares injury reports
• Collects league rosters and liability waivers
• Ensures security of an area or facility; enforces rules, regulations, and safety precautions; maintains order and discipline; sets up equipment or facility for assigned programs
• May be a lead staff member and responsible for a facility in the absence of a supervisor
• Recommends facility maintenance and assists with work orders as needed
• Assists in creating marketing materials, prepares publicity fliers, brochures, and updates program information on the City website
• Coordinates facility rentals

ATHLETICS:

• Prepares league schedules; supervises scorekeepers, volunteers, and contractual instructors
• Recruits officials for league activities
• Sets up locations for tournaments, races, and special events
• Works in programs including all ages, from preschoolers to senior citizens

Team Skills

• Supports honest and transparent decision-making
• Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments
• Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same

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