PAL Specialist II - 09/02/2026

About the role

The PAL Specialist II is responsible for assisting the PAL Management/Supervisory Staff with general clerical/office duties, special events, and the development of PAL Sports programs. This position organizes, implements, and manages a specific PAL Sports Program. Responsibilities include loading and unloading office supplies and sports equipment, computerized data entry, processing, filing, and maintaining program-related documents. The role also requires the ability to safely tow PAL trailers when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist coaches, parents, and juveniles with application forms both online and in person
• Act as a liaison with community leaders
• Receive, route, and disperse telephone calls/messages
• Complete and submit season-ending reports
• Plan and execute specific PAL Sports Programs
• Coordinate sport requirements
• Plan and implement structured PAL youth summer programs
• Support PAL youth activities/events
• Document and submit youth participant attendance forms
• Coordinate online and site registrations
• Disseminate PAL literature/information
• Refer youth participants to other PAL programs
• Assist with PAL-related grants
• Display knowledge of rules and regulations regarding sports
• Provide referrals to various social services agencies regarding juveniles
• Provide counseling for youth in the PAL program
• Load and unload equipment
• Maintain inventory of uniforms and equipment
• Ensure office is open and secure
• Participate in agency-sponsored youth programs
• Maintain CPR certification
• Operate audio/visual equipment
• Safely and effectively tow PAL trailers on all roadways
• Assist in keeping the PAL website and social media current and relevant
• Perform concession stand duties
• Maintain PAL Sports Program data and records in accordance with appropriate retention regulations

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• Valid Florida Driver’s License
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook
• 2 years prior coaching experience and/or position held within a recreational sports association
• Prior athletic experience

Job Controls and Complexities

• Report directly to supervisor
• Adhere to all laws and SJSO Policies and Regulations
• Maintain confidentiality/security of files and information obtained in the course of employment
• Process/compile/disseminate record/public record information as directed by approving authority in accordance with lawful requirements
• Provide assistance to citizens, visitors, employees, and other public and private entities to meet their needs and build positive community relationships/resolve complaints/address conflicts
• Maintain continuity and operational efficiency by accurate and timely dissemination of information to staff and coworkers
• Adhere to leave, overtime, and attendance policies/procedures (arrive promptly, regular attendance, notification to supervisor regarding absence due to illness or untimely incidents, etc.)

Contacts

• Youth
• General Public
• SJSO Employees

Physical Environment

• Work is in an office environment and in the field
• Coordinates PAL activities by maintaining close personal contact with the public and PAL families
• Normal business hours apply; however, evening and weekend work is required, and hours are subject to vary; overtime is regularly necessary including nights, holidays, and weekends
• Contact with public and SJSO personnel
• Sit/stand for long periods
• See at normal range or with accommodations
• Hear at normal level or with accommodations
• Speak understandably
• Manual dexterity
• Ambulate independently
• Frequently grasp/push/pull/bend/squat/lift/carry items up to 20 lbs
• Occasionally reach above head/kneel/walk/climb/stoop/stand/lift items up to 50 lbs