Depot Park Recreation Leader

City of Gainesville•Gainesville, FL

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Depot Park Recreation Leader plays a key role in delivering outstanding guest experiences by supporting daily operations and fostering a clean, welcoming, and engaging environment for the community. The responsibilities of this role include supervising park Ambassadors, managing facility rentals, coordinating special events, and overseeing contracts for partners and vendors, and collaborating closely with the maintenance team on park improvement projects and ongoing facility needs. The Recreation Leader also ensures safety compliance and supports the continuous improvement of park services and amenities and provides operational and program support to other parks and recreation facilities as needed. In addition, this role handles administrative duties such as budget support, reporting, and program and event evaluation. The ideal candidate is an energetic and proactive leader with strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills who thrives in a fast-paced outdoor environment. They are passionate about creating positive community experiences and are committed to maintaining a welcoming, safe, and engaging park environment through exceptional operations and guest service.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma
Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in recreational programming, instruction, management or related activities
Valid State of Florida Driver License within (30) days of appointment.
National Recreation and Parks Association certification as a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) is required within 18 months of appointment.
American Red Cross certification (or equivalent) in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid is required within six (6) months of appointment.
Knowledge of principles, practices, methods and materials, and theories of recreation programs and activities.
Knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment associated with leading athletic, recreation programs and activities.
Ability to keep records and prepare reports.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to schedule and coordinate assigned staff.
Ability to work effectively with coworkers and the general public.
Knowledge of personal computers and related software.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and accident prevention methods in assigned area of responsibility.
Work requires physical strength and agility sufficient to safely perform all essential job functions, including the ability to lift, carry, push or pull 50 pounds without assistance.
Specific vision abilities include normal color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, distance vision and close vision.
Work requires the ability to climb stairs and ladders to the height of 12 feet.
Work requires the ability to use respiratory protection equipment, including self-contained breathing units.
Work requires the ability to swim to a depth of 16 feet.

Nice To Haves

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainer (WSIT) is preferred.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) is preferred.
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) is required within twelve (12) months of appointment.
American Red Cross Lifeguard (LG) is required upon appointment.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) is required within 18 months of appointment.
National Alliance for Youth Sports certification as a Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA) is required within twelve (12) months of appointment.
Environmental Education Certification (or equivalent) OR the Florida Master Naturalist Course is required within twelve (12) months of appointment.
Basic Certification by the National Alliance for Interpretation (NAI) (or equivalent) is required within twelve (12) months of appointment.
If assigned to a Department of Children’s and Families Licensed Program (DCF): Must be at least 21 years old at the time of appointment.
Successfully complete or have a current valid American Red Cross certification (or equivalent) in Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Pediatric CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid.
Must successfully complete the Department of Children and Families (DCF) 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training within 15 months of hire, take additional specialized DCF training courses, or have an education exemption.
Must successfully complete annual In-service trainings.
Must obtain a CDL with a passenger endorsement.
Assists with DCF compliance (implementation, monitoring, training)
Must be able to pass DCF required employment screenings (all Youth Services and Education Programs staff).
Knowledge of principles and methods of water safety and aquatic recreation programming.
Knowledge of swimming pool maintenance practices and methods, including water chemistry applications.
Ability to train and supervise aquatic staff, including teaching required certifications.
Knowledge of cash handling procedures, and accurate record-keeping and reporting.
Physically capable of passing pre-employment swimming tests and skills.
Knowledge of athletic rules and regulations.
Knowledge of animal husbandry and plant cultivation.
Knowledge of Florida history and Florida natural history.

Responsibilities

Creates contracts and permits associated with facility rentals and events
Develops, plans and oversees social media and website content, posts and responses
Tracks facility inventory and oversees supplies orders
Schedules meetings, prepares meeting agendas and minutes
Oversees and coordinates facility calendars
Creates staff schedules
Creates timesheets and oversees payroll processes
Assists in the coordination of facility events with events of building tenant(s) and property lessee(s).
Prepares contracts and agenda items and assists in monitoring of facility programs, repairs, inspections, operations, and maintenance.
Assists coordination with outside groups and businesses in facility activities designed to benefit the City.
Oversees, plans and assists in the coordination and implementation of recreational activities such as special events, sports leagues, instructional programs, special population programs, dances, general recreation programs and other related activities.
Performs site program criteria evaluations, takes notes, provides feedback to assigned staff and follow-ups with supervisor.
Performs timely, fair and non-discriminatory evaluation of performance of employees under their supervision.
Develops new programs and classes.
Answers public inquiries about programs.
Receives and records complaints and documents that corrective action is taken.
Assists manager in responding to requests for services from the public and other agencies.
Oversees and instructs various athletic, sports, aquatic and recreation programs and classes, including training volunteers and coaches in sportsmanship and team building.
Assists in the evaluation of programs and makes recommendations for modifications and improvements.
Opens and closes park and recreation facilities and buildings, according to schedule.
Schedules use of park and recreation facilities and oversees patrons on proper use of such facilities.
Assists in coordination and implementation of special events.
Maintains registration, participation, inventory and expenditure records for recreation programs.
Collects registration and other applicable fees and charges for special events, leagues, camps, programs, trips, activities, special populations, and other recreation programs.
Supervises employees who handle cash.
Completes, processes, and maintains appropriate work orders, reports and forms.
Oversees facility and program safety and risk management.
Coordinates maintenance and upkeep of all assigned facilities.
Assists in marketing recreational programs including developing program guides, interaction with media, meeting with community groups and developing and implementing new concepts such as computerized program registration.
Schedules and coordinates assigned staff.
Supervises assigned staff in absence of a Supervisor.
Maintains facility, equipment and supply inventory; keeps all equipment and supplies in good working condition; and / or cares for livestock.
Assists with selection, promotion, discharge, and recommends other appropriate personnel actions.
Assists with pre-employment testing and training of staff.
Attends work on continuous and regular basis.
Conducts routine maintenance tasks at parks facilities and buildings.
Prepares recreational facilities for classes, meetings, events and activities; may include setting up chairs and tables, moving furniture and equipment.
May transport participants and/or staff, depending upon assignment and work location.
Performs other related duties as assigned.