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Athletic Coordinator

Salary

$60,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annually

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07714KH

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

10/22/2025

Closing Date

10/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

We are seeking a dynamic and organized Athletic Coordinator to lead and support a variety of athletic tournaments and special events throughout the year. In this role, you will serve as the primary liaison between event organizers and facility staff, ensuring all events are professionally managed and deliver a high-quality experience for athletes, coaches, fans, and partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Plan, coordinate, and oversee athletic tournaments and recreational events hosted at city facilities.

+ Serve as the main point of contact for event organizers, providing guidance and support throughout the planning and execution stages.

+ Collaborate closely with facility and event staff to ensure logistics, safety, and event standards are met.

+ Assist in event setup, supervision, and breakdown as needed.

+ Ensure compliance with all safety protocols and promote a welcoming environment for participants and spectators.

+ Maintain positive relationships with community members, partners, and staff.

+ Attend and support events during evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays, as required.

Education, Experience, Licensing

+ A combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Parks and Recreation, or a closely related field.

+ One (1) year of experience in tourism, event planning, marketing, parks and recreation, or a related area.

+ Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.

+ Current First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.

Supplemental Information

+ This position requires flexible scheduling, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

+ Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential.

+ Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Reimbursement Account

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

• Optional Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Leave Pool

• Flu vaccinations

• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Financial Savings/Management Programs

• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

• Employee Leave Benefits

• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

• Family and Medical Leave

• Military Family & Medical Leave

• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

01

Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

+ Yes

+ No

02

How many years of experience do you have in parks and recreation, tourism, or event management?

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1–2 years

+ 3–5 years

+ More than 5 years

03

Which of the following certifications do you currently hold? (Select all that apply)

+ First Aid

+ CPR

+ AED

+ None

Required Question

Employer

Lee County Government

Address

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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