Recreation Leader II - Athletics Part Time

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

Job Summary:

This is a Part Time position - and the hours will vary. Must have flexibility days, nights and weekends.

Previous experience

Work involves 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

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 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

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) and two (2) years of college course work in recreation or a closely related field and two (2) years directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Aquatic staff need current American Red Cross Certifications as lifeguard and water safety instructor; prefer future certifications as Instructor Trainer in lifeguarding and water safety

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as word processing programs, spreadsheets, email, and other communication tools
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, and equipment requirements of recreation programs
• Ability to plan, organize and supervise recreation programs or special events
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public
• Ability to do light to heavy manual work

ATHLETICS:

• Knowledge of practices, principles, equipment, and rules of athletic leagues and programs
• Ability to set up league schedules, make-up games, and hire sports officials

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment:

ATHLETICS: 40% inside a climate-controlled building and 60% outside.

Physical Requirements: The essential functions of the job require sitting up to five (5) hours per day, standing approximately one (1) hour 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, and carrying objects weighing 15 to 45 pounds.

ATHLETICS: Must have the ability to do field maintenance and lining fields for sports tournaments and special events. Must have the ability to set up course requirements for 5K or 10K races.

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 making group presentations. Seeing: Ability to see and read computer monitor screens and detect color coding. Ability to sense weather and safety considerations for events.
Driving Requirements: The work requires frequent driving and possession of a valid Florida Class "E" Driver's License.
Technology: The work requires the ability to operate telephones, smartphones, tablets, laminators, photocopiers, printers, desktop and laptop computers, calculators, park radios, and all associated software.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Yes - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)

Yes - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING

Yes - 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 police department's electronic data.