Recreation Aide II PRCA

City of Gainesville • Gainesville, FL

90d

About The Position

As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville—you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life. The City of Gainesville’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs is seeking an innovative, forward-thinking, fun, and flexible individual with the right combination of education and experience to fill a Recreation Aide II position. Embrace the organization’s vision of an equitable community for all and a sustainable community for the future; join in serving neighbors and building community.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in recreational programming, instruction, or related work.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License is required within thirty (30) days of appointment.
• American Red Cross certification (or equivalent) in First Aid, AED, and CPR is required within six (6) months of appointment.
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) is required upon appointment.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard (LG) Instructor is required upon appointment.
• National Alliance for Youth Sports certification as a Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA) is required within one year of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s Degree or higher with major course work in recreation management or a related field.
• An Associate’s Degree or higher in a non-related field and at least one (1) year of paid work experience in the coordination of recreation programs.
• At least two (2) years of qualifying paid work experience developing, implementing, and coordinating after-school, summer camp, or out-of-school time (OST) programming.
• National Recreation and Parks Association certification as a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP).

Responsibilities

• Assists the Recreation Leader with the development, implementation, and coordination of a variety of recreational programs and activities within an assigned City recreational facility.
• Provides oversight and guidance to Recreation Aide I.
• Follows and enforces all city and departmental policies and procedures.
• Assists supervisor with the planning, 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.
• Assists with performing site program criteria evaluations by taking notes, providing feedback to assigned staff, and following up with supervisor.
• Assists in the development of new programs and classes.
• Answers public inquiries about programs.
• Receives and records complaints; and informs supervisor.
• Assists supervisor in responding to requests for services from the public and other agencies.
• Assists in the collection of surveys related to the evaluation of programs and makes recommendations for modifications and improvements.
• Opens and closes park and recreation facilities and buildings, according to schedule.
• Maintains registration, participation, inventory, and expenditure records for recreation programs.
• Provides monthly report of these records.
• Oversees facility and program safety and risk management.
• Reports needed maintenance and repairs to supervisor.
• Assists in marketing recreational programs including meeting with community groups and implementing new concepts, such as computerized program registration.
• Enforces published schedules and coordinates assigned staff.
• Maintains facility, equipment, and supply inventory; keeps all equipment and supplies in good working condition.
• Assists with selection, promotion, discharge and recommends other appropriate personnel actions.
• Assists with pre-employment testing and training of staff.
• Assists with swimming lessons by providing support and supervision both in and out of the water.
• Transports participants and/or staff, depending upon assignment and work location.
• Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid leave
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Pension plan
• Deferred compensation plan
• On-site fitness centers
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site medical staff
• Wellness program

What This Job Offers

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