Recreation Leader: Part Time (Childcare)

POSITION MAY REQUIRE WORKING NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.

POSITION:
Provides supervision and assistance in the delivery and conduct of recreational programs and leisure services activities for the City. Assignment areas include, but are not necessarily limited to, tennis, athletics, after school and summer camp programs, arts and crafts, and leisure services. Supervises recreational programs at various locations within the City. Work is performed with significant latitude and in accordance with established departmental policy. Technical assistance is available in planning program delivery and coordinating specialized activities. Essential job duties, as outlined herein, are performed according to the specific area of assignment.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

The list of duties and functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Greets internal and external customers of the department; provides assistance or directs to appropriate entity.

• Receives and responds to general information requests from the public.

• Supervises activities for varying recreation activities, e.g., game and activity room, athletics, tennis, youth programs, senior activities, after school, and camp facilities.

• Leads and supervises groups engaged in recreational activities.

• Maintains equipment on athletic fields and in recreation programs.

• Assists in the preparation of special events as directed.

• Collects, records, and accounts for fees paid for recreational, leisure services, and athletics programs.

• Checks facilities for safety factors and reports broken or damaged equipment/facilities to appropriate staff.

• Occasional operation of City vehicle required.

• Responsible for opening, closing, and securing of assigned facilities/locations.

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with internal customers, external entities, and the general public.

• Communicates with co-workers, management, citizens, and others in a courteous and professional manner.

• Requires regular attendance to scheduled work shifts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of the principles, rules, materials, and equipment used in most recreation activities.

• Considerable knowledge of the leisure service activity needs of the community.

• Interpersonal skills for communicating and leading recreational activities for a demographically and culturally diverse community.

• Ability to work independently under limited supervision in carrying out department recreational programming.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Recreation or other related studies or High School graduate or GED equivalent with 6 months previous recreational program experience. Requires CPR and First Aid certification. Valid State of Florida Class E Drivers License.

PREFERRED

Child care positions: 40-hour child care certification.