Community Accessibility Recreation Coordinator
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Community Accessibility Recreation Coordinator
Salary
$28.14 - $36.08 Hourly
Location
Boca Raton, FL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
04639-01
Department
Recreation Services - BPD
Division
JAR Community Center 64/31121
Opening Date
05/09/2026
Closing Date
5/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N
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At the City of Boca Raton, a career in public service is more than a job - it's your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and sustainable coastal community. Driven by our core values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Trust, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel appreciated, inspired, and supported.
Why Boca Raton?
As the second largest city in Palm Beach County, the City of Boca Raton offers robust benefits to its employees:
Health Insurance Benefits: No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
Continuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of service
Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule
Retirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose from
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The Community Accessibility Recreation Coordinator position performs professional work in planning, implementing, and overseeing adaptive and accessible recreational programs and services for individuals with physical, mental, emotional, or developmental disabilities. The position is responsible for assisting in the management of facility operations, supervising staff, interns, and volunteers, coordinating exhibits and special programs, and ensuring recreational activities meet the diverse needs of participants. The role also involves developing special needs programming and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. This position reports to the Community Accessibility Recreation Supervisor.
Essential Functions
Assists with managing a facility designed to support those with special needs that includes exhibits, programs and educational resources.
Develops, coordinates and implements recreational programs and activities tailored to individuals with special needs.
Serves as resource on local services and providers for the department and the community.
Organize events, outdoor activities, resource fairs, entertainment, and games for members and participants.
Support and assist with special programs like early intervention programs, parent trainings and youth/ adult enrichment workshops for individuals with special needs.
Serves on committees related to individuals with disabilities and attend workshops and seminars to stay updated on best practices and resources.
Conducts trainings and prepares and give presentations.
Promotes the program/facility through schools, organizations, and the broader community.
Trains and supervise staff, interns and volunteers on program activities.
Takes program registrations, facility reservations, and sells memberships.
Organize events, outdoor activities, resource fairs, entertainment, and games for members and participants.
Support and assist with special programs like the Special Olympics and workshops for individuals with special needs.
Serve on committees related to individuals with disabilities and attend workshops and seminars to stay updated on best practices and resources.
Conduct trainings and prepares and give presentations.
Assists with exhibit installations.
Promote the program/facility through schools, organizations, and the broader community.
Handles program and event registration money at the main location and, when assigned to other centers, assists with permit, ticket, merchandise, and membership sales.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Accessible and adaptive recreation principles, techniques, and materials.
Facility management and recreation programming.
First aid practices and departmental policies.
Needs of individuals with various disabilities.
Community and professional resources for individuals with special needs.
Local, state, and federal recreation regulations.
Skilled in:
Use of a variety of Microsoft Office Suite products to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, at an advanced level.
Building strong relationships with city staff, vendors, partners, and the public.
Promoting a positive image of the organization and work effectively with the community in formal and informal settings.
Operating independently and collaboratively.
Effective oral and written communication with a diverse audience.
Completing assignments on time, within budget and policy, with a positive attitude.
Accountability for personal performance, goal achievement, and organizational contribution.
Commitment to continuous growth in professional skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Conflict resolution and team collaboration.
Ability to:
Understand and follow oral and written technical instructions.
Demonstrate strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
Exercise sound judgment in seeking out resources and consulting with others to gain and share information.
Produce quality work and meet established deadlines.
Plan, organize, and implement specialized recreational programs.
Adapt programs to meet diverse needs of participants.
Build and maintain effective relationships with employees, participants, and the general public.
Work a flexible work schedule, including weekdays, weekends and evenings as needed.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
Associate's degree in Recreation Administration or a related field.
Minimum of one (1) year of programming experience in the Recreation field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working with individuals with mental, physical, emotional, or developmental disabilities.
Professional Crisis Management (PCM) Certification.
Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) and/or Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) certification.
Additional experience is accepted as a minimum requirement in lieu of the postsecondary degree on the following basis: additional two (2) years in lieu of an associate degree.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license.
ACTCP (ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program) certification or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.
CPR, AED, and First Aid certified.
POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:
Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:
Criminal Background Check (VECHS)
Employment Verification
Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check
Certification / License Verification
Drug and Alcohol Screening
Credit Check
The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity (https://www.myboca.us/1226/Equal-Employment-Opportunity) , Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
BENEFITS SUMMARY
Full-Time Non-Bargaining Employees
ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.
Years of Service Accrual
0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month
5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month
10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month
15 full years and over 14 hours per month
CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year.
SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:
Years of Service Percentage
Less than 2 full years 0%
2 to 5 full years 10%
5 to 10 full years 20%
10 full years or more 30%
Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%
HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee Dental (DHMO or Basic PPO Plan) & Vision (Basic Plan) paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the Employee + Dependent(s) for the Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan.
CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: As of December 1, each year - Paid during the month of December.
Years of Service Benefit
5 to 10 full years $600 annually
10 to 15 full years $800 annually
15 full years and over $1,000 annually
RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:
An option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Retirement Plan will not require a mandatory contribution. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of the annual base wages annually. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.
An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Retirement Plan option is available. There is a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent employee contribution.
The two (2) options will be fully explained prior to an irrevocable selection.
Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.
HOLIDAYS: 15 per year: 12 recognized holidays and 3 floating days which are allocated for the fiscal year beginning October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1.5 floating holidays. Floating holidays must be used within the fiscal year. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.
FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 workdays - In State; Up to 5 workdays - Out of State
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City's Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.
MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.
EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.
