Recreation Aide (Part-Time)

City of Miami Gardens • Miami Gardens, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Employees in this class are responsible for children in recreation and/or athletics settings and perform light to moderately heavy manual tasks needed to maintain and operate public parks, playgrounds, sports fields and courts, and concession areas. The position involves interacting with the public and following departmental policies and regulations. Work may occasionally take place outdoors in adverse weather conditions. This is not a seasonal summer position.

The Recreation Aide organizes and leads recreation activities for various age groups and assists with after-school programs, camps, and family and adult programs. The role also includes custodial and maintenance work, providing information to park visitors, reporting incidents, and rendering basic first aid.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ten months of recreation experience.
• Experience working with children.
• Knowledge of community recreational activities.
• Some knowledge of grounds and building maintenance techniques and equipment.
• Knowledge of lining, dragging, and preparing ball fields for sports activities.
• Ability to effectively provide the public with information about park facilities and regulations and help ensure visitors’ safety and welfare.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and keep records.
• Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform moderately heavy outdoor manual labor, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Valid Florida driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• First Aid/CPR certification is preferred; applicants who are not certified must obtain certification within six months of employment.
• Ten months of light grounds maintenance experience is preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of relevant training and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead games, arts and crafts, special events, and other recreation activities for various age groups as assigned by supervisors.
• Assist with after-school programs, camps, and family and adult programs at a park or recreation center.
• Perform custodial work as needed.
• Help clean and maintain buildings, tables, BBQ grills, utility installations, equipment, grounds, sports courts, trails, restrooms, playgrounds, athletic fields, and other areas.
• Provide the public with information about park facilities, rules and regulations, and recreational activities.
• Report accidents and incidents clearly and concisely.
• Render basic first aid.
• Perform related work as required.

What This Job Offers

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