DCF - Recreation Aide II PRCA

City of Gainesville•Gainesville, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Aide II is assigned to the Youth Services and Education Programs Division and assists the Recreation Leader with the development, implementation, and coordination of Department of Children and Families (DCF)-licensed after-school programs, out-of-school-time enrichment, and youth development programs. The position supports youth services initiatives, including youth advocacy, well-being, and gun violence prevention. It provides oversight and guidance to Recreation Aide I staff and works under general supervision of a designated supervisor. The role supports recreational programs and activities at an assigned City facility, including program planning, safety and risk management, facility operations, recordkeeping, public inquiries, staff coordination, and program evaluation. The position may also assist with swimming lessons, transport participants or staff depending on assignment, and perform related facility maintenance and setup duties. The advertised pay range is $16.43 to $18.07, depending on the selected candidate’s experience. The role requires work outdoors under varying climatic conditions and a varying schedule that may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High school graduation or an acceptable equivalency diploma.
Two years of progressively responsible experience in recreational programming, instruction, or related work.
Valid Florida Driver’s License required within 30 days of appointment.
General areas: American Red Cross (or equivalent) First Aid, AED, and CPR certification required within six months of appointment.
Youth Services and Education Programs DCF assignments: Must be at least 21 years old at appointment.
DCF assignments: Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid certification (American Red Cross or equivalent) must be current or successfully completed.
DCF assignments: Complete the DCF 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training within 15 months of hire, complete additional specialized DCF training courses, or qualify for an education exemption; successfully complete annual in-service trainings.
DCF assignments: Obtain a CDL with a passenger endorsement and pass required DCF employment screenings.
Knowledge of recreation program principles, practices, methods, and materials; related tools and equipment; occupational and environmental hazards; accident prevention; and personal computers and related software.
Ability to work effectively with coworkers and the public, handle cash, maintain accurate records, prepare reports, enforce schedules, coordinate staff, work independently, and make sound decisions based on policy, procedure, and circumstances.
Ability to safely perform essential job functions, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 50 pounds without assistance; work safely with hazardous chemicals; and climb stairs and ladders to 12 feet.
Ability to work outdoors under varying climatic conditions and a varying schedule that may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
Pass the required DCF background screening, drug test, and health screen for applicable assignments.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher with major coursework in recreation management or a related field.
Associate’s degree or higher in a non-related field and at least one year of paid experience coordinating recreation programs.
At least two years of qualifying paid experience developing, implementing, and coordinating after-school, summer camp, or out-of-school-time programming.
National Recreation and Parks Association Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification.

Responsibilities

Follow and enforce City and departmental policies and procedures.
Assist the supervisor with planning, coordinating, and implementing recreational activities and programs, including special events, sports leagues, instructional programs, special population programs, dances, and general recreation programs.
Assist with site program evaluations by taking notes, providing feedback to assigned staff, and following up with the supervisor.
Assist in developing new programs and classes.
Answer public inquiries about programs; receive and record complaints and inform the supervisor.
Assist the supervisor in responding to service requests from the public and other agencies.
Assist with collecting program evaluation surveys and recommend program modifications and improvements.
Open and close park and recreation facilities and buildings according to schedule.
Maintain registration, participation, inventory, and expenditure records for recreation programs and provide monthly reports.
Oversee facility and program safety and risk management, and report needed maintenance and repairs to the supervisor.
Assist in marketing recreational programs, including meeting with community groups and implementing new concepts such as computerized program registration.
Enforce published schedules and coordinate assigned staff.
Maintain facility, equipment, and supply inventories and keep equipment and supplies in good working condition; depending on assignment, care for livestock and other live animals.
Assist with selection, promotion, discharge, and other appropriate personnel actions, and assist with pre-employment testing and staff training.
Support and supervise swimming lessons both in and out of the water.
Transport participants and/or staff, depending on assignment and work location.
Attend work on a continuous and regular basis.
May act in the absence of the Recreation Leader and/or Recreation Supervisor.
Conduct routine maintenance and custodial tasks at parks facilities and buildings.
Prepare recreational facilities for classes, meetings, events, and activities, including setting up chairs and tables and moving furniture and equipment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
For DCF assignments, assist with compliance activities such as implementation, monitoring, and training.