Childrens Program Supervisor

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:

03/7/2026

Salary:

$51,771 - 82,826 USD Annually

Job Summary:

The work involves planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating leisure service programs involving childcare. The coordinator will hire, evaluate, and train staff at childcare sites. There is latitude for independent judgment in creating programs and following established policies and procedures. Work is performed under the general direction of a Recreation Program Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 assure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance
• Directs staff in program development and direct care of children
• Oversees lesson plans produced by each staff member and ensures that they are both completed and implemented
• Maintains daily staff rosters that reflect coverage and required credentials on site
• Monitors a program budget of expenses and revenues
• Makes recommendations and maintains facility and program rules and regulations

Technical

• Plans, implements, and evaluates multiple leisure programs for childcare programs
• Develops special events by assessing needs, planning and organizing activities, supervising the event, and conducting an event evaluation
• Responsibilities include coordination of a before and after school program, directing a summer camp, and/or coordinating school-out days and holiday camps
• Schedules field trips, guest speakers, and special programs for parents
• Creates group rosters, maintains sign-in and sign-out sheets, and completes attendance roster
• Maintains all children's records, personnel records, and facility records as required by the license board
• Provides a monthly newsletter for parents
• Collects payments and ensures that program fees are paid by those registered, on a payment plan, on scholarship, or from a special funding source
• Purchases needed supplies for childcare programs
• Monitors all training and requirements of the license board; includes Staff Member In Charge (SMIC), Child Development Associate (CDA), Director's Credentials, 40 clock hours of training, 10 hours special needs course, and ensures that all staff receive 10 hours of in-service training annually
• May schedule trips or guest speakers
• Ensures security of area or facility; enforces rules, regulations and safety precautions; maintains order and discipline
• Administers first aid or seeks appropriate help. Completes injury, incident, and suspension reports
• Assist with program registrations, memberships, and collecting money
• Prepares flyers, brochures, and enrollment packets
• Sets up equipment and rooms as the program dictates

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

Performs related work as required.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS: As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or general education diploma (GED) with two (2) years of college course work in leisure services or child development or related field, and two (2) years of directly related experience (may include work in leisure services, after school programs or summer camp programs) or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Credentials required include: School Age Credential within 1 year of hire, and Director's Credential within 18 months of hire, CPR and First Aid within 6 months of hire
• Valid Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and philosophies of childcare programs
• Knowledge of childcare development, age-appropriate activities, and behavior modification for children
• Knowledge of the regulations of the license board standards that are required to operate the program
• Ability to multi-task, maintain budget, lead staff, plan, organize, and implement daily lesson plans
• Ability to observe children's location and behavior in creating a safe environment
• Ability to maintain effective relations with children, parents, and staff
• Must have computer proficiency
• Requires good judgment, patience, and problem-solving with children and parents
• Ability to hire, train, and evaluate staff
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment: 75% inside a climate-controlled building; 25% outside, which may include driving.

Physical Requirements: The essential functions of the job require: sitting approximately four (4) hours per day, standing approximately two (2) hours per day, and walking approximately two (2) hours per day. The work requires frequent: bending/stooping, climbing, crawling, fine manipulations, grasping, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, lifting/carrying of objects weighing up to 15 pounds, lifting/carrying of objects weighing 15 to 44 pounds, and lifting/carrying of objects weighing 45 pounds and over.

Sensory Requirements: Hearing: Ability to understand what others are saying in normal conversation in person and on the telephone. Speaking: Ability to communicate orally with others in person, on the phone, and while giving formal presentations to groups. Seeing: Ability to see and read computer monitor screens, supervise participants, read fine print, and assess safety conditions.

Driving Requirements:  Requires frequent driving and possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.

Technology: The work requires the ability to operate telephones, smartphones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and/or laptop computers, calculators, and all associated software. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Yes - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)

Yes - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING

No - CREDIT CHECK

No - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE: As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC, and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or the police department's electronic data.