Recreation Aide II (Part-Time, Year Round)

City of Hollywood, Florida • Fl, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is recreation work assisting with a variety of recreation activities in an indoor and/or outdoor recreation center or facility. This position is responsible for the participant’s physical well-being and safety while they are on the playground, in a recreation center, or traveling off-site. The employee enlists the confidence and support of the participants in the playground or recreation center by leading wholesome recreation programs for the participants. Work assignments are received during staff meetings. Technical assistance is available in detailed planning of the program and in conducting specialized activities. Work is evaluated and reviewed through observation and by reviewing written reports.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent plus successful completion of the Department of Children’s and Families 40-hour training for childcare personnel working in facilities servicing only school age children (transcript must be provided). This 40-hour training must be successfully completed within the employee’s probationary period.
• Pediatric and Adult CPR/AED & First Aid or must obtain within 90 days of employment
• Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws, standards and requirements as related to child welfare, education, childcare facilities administration, public assistance, and health services
• Knowledge of the principles, rules, materials, equipment requirements, and organization of a variety of play and recreational activities, such as low organized games, free play activities, team sports, and art and handicraft work, together with ability to instruct, coach and supervise several such activities.
• Knowledge of play interests and developmental needs of age group.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of first aid.
• Ability to inspire confidence and enthusiasm and to mix readily with various groups, and to solve problems arising at a play area.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, teens, and adults and the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers, and the public.
• Ability to represent the City effectively and positively in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation/gender identity.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year experience in a Licensed After School program is preferred.
• Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participates, assists, and leads a variety of recreation activities.
• Maintains order and enforces rules and regulations at the recreational facilities.
• Teaches rules and playing skills of team and individual games and activities.
• Maintains safety and health standards at center; provides first-aid to injured persons.
• Keeps and submits records of attendance and use of facilities.
• Issues and picks up athletic equipment.
• Configuring facility classrooms to support indoor activities and events. This may include moving tables, chairs, storage units, equipment, and supplies around a room to support the activity/program/event.
• Performs related work as required for this position description only.

Benefits

• The City values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible.
• Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.
• All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position.
• In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.
• Applicants who are considered for employment will be required to pay $62.00 for the background investigation.
• The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees.
• As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood.
• The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities.
• All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications).

What This Job Offers

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