Part-Time Recreation Specialist

Village of Tequesta • Tequesta, FL

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About The Position

The Village is currently accepting applications for a Part-Time Recreation Specialists in Parks & Recreation responsible for coordinating and supervising various recreation programs and special events for the Village, in addition to providing customer service support for the department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Some experience in a recreational environment, working with kids or playing sports
• A valid Florida driver’s license
• Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of modern parks and recreation programs
• Basic knowledge of equipment and facilities in a park and recreation program
• Basic knowledge of community recreation needs and resources
• strong customer service skills and experience working successfully with diverse individuals and groups
• Computer literacy and technical competency using a variety of computer software
• Ability to maintain working relationships with employees, other departments, officials and the general public; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• certification in recreation, education, physical education or related field desirable, but not a necessity
• Any equivalent combination of education, qualification and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job may be substituted for minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and assists in conducting various projects, youth/adult activities involving sports leagues, recreational activities, camps, and other programs; transports youth during field trips as needed.
• Performs customer service functions; provides information and assistance related to parks/recreational facilities and activities, procedures, forms, fees or other issues; responds to routine questions, complaints, or requests for service.
• Conducts program registration; reviews for completeness; calculates and collects appropriate fees in accordance with Village policy and creates list of registrants for each program.
• Conducts facility & pavilion reservations; reviews completed forms for completeness; calculates and collects appropriate fees and creates schedule of bookings.
• Receives payment for program/class registration fees or other fees/services; records transactions, issues receipts, and forwards revenues as appropriate.
• Provides guidance for groups, organizations or individuals using parks/recreation facilities or participating in parks/recreation programs; explains policies and procedures to program participants, monitors for compliance and takes appropriate action as needed.
• Assists in monitoring the safety and security of park programs, facilities and grounds; locks/secures recreation buildings; identifies problems, needed repairs, or other situations requiring attention.
• Performs general repair/maintenance tasks involving sports paraphernalia or recreational facilities/equipment.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, payments, or other documentation, reviews, completes and processes in accordance with department and Village standards.
• Prepares or completes receipts, forms, reports, correspondence, tournament brackets, schedules, participant rosters, check requests, or other documents, in accordance with department and Village standards.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, camp counselors, class instructors, volunteers, other departments, program registrants/participants, parents, teens, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate activities, review status, exchange information, and resolve problems.
• Performs marketing and promotional activities to promote the facilities and services; prepares flyers and other advertising materials.
• Assists with the organization and execution of major department projects.
• Coordinates concessions stands.
• Completes accident report forms to report accidents, injuries, or other incidents; administers basic first aid as needed; determines if medical assistance is necessary and contacts medical professionals in a timely manner.
• Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties, including answering phone, running errands, picking up supplies, providing information to customers; filing, copying and typing.
• Performs light custodial duties as necessary.
• Serves as a member of various Village employee committees, as assigned.
• Assists staff in the performance of their duties as required.
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or as delegated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED