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Posted: January 28, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Contract Program Leader / South Cape Recreation Center / Parks and Recreation #9124

City of Cape Coral

Parks and Recreation Department

Fresh

Location

Salary

$14 - $17

per hour

Closes

February 5, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This role involves leading and managing recreation programs for adults or children at the South Cape Recreation Center, including overseeing staff, participants, and interactions with parents or schools.

A good fit would be someone organized and patient who enjoys working with people, especially kids, and can handle a mix of administrative tasks and on-site activities.

The job requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays in a community-focused environment.

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED
  • At least one year of experience working with children and in employee or recreation programs
  • Certification in CPR and First Aid (required within 90 days of hire)
  • Valid driver's license (Florida license within 30 days of hire)
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Availability for days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Safety-sensitive position requiring fingerprinting

Full Job Description

SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes FINGERPRINTING REQUIRED: Yes
SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes FINGERPRINTING REQUIRED: Yes


Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for overall operation of adult or child care and recreation programs: the staff and participants, as well as relations with parents, guardians, and school/church personnel.
  • Knowledge of modern office support functions.
  • Knowledge of modern office equipment and various computer programs and applications.
  • Knowledge of inventory control, and bookkeeping functions.
  • Ability to handle child discipline, staff management, and recreational programming.
  • Skill in organization, prioritization, and time management.
  • Skill in written, verbal, electronic, and visual communications for effective expression and clarity.
  • Ability to be available for school functions, orientation and in-service meetings or training sessions.
  • Ability to give and receive instructions and apply consistent courtesy and tact in public contact and/or confrontational situations.
  • May be required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of assigned tasks.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor(s).

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School diploma/GED required.
  • Prior experience working with children and a minimum of one (1) year experience with employee and recreation programs required for Four Freedoms and School Programs.
  • Certification in CPR and first aid required within ninety (90) days of hire or promotion.
  • Must possess a valid state driver’s license upon hire and obtain a valid Florida driver’s license within thirty (30) days of hire or promotion.
  • Must be 18 or older.

Individuals assigned to this classification must report to work per their assigned schedule. Parks and Recreation staff must be willing to workdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned.


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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/28/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/29/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-capecoral-5215766