Recreation Aide (FT) - Temp

POLK_BoCC_Career Site

18h

About The Position

Organizes, instructs and supervises approximately twenty (20) individuals in a variety of recreational activities, including team and individual games, athletic contests, sporting events, physical fitness, environmental awareness, and field trips. Ensures safe play, recreation rules and that disciplinary measures are carried out according to set division policies and procedures (i.e., they enforce rules and regulations, maintain safeguards against accidents and instruct children in safe use of equipment.) Responsible for inventory and proper use of supplies and equipment. Ensures that parent/guardian completes and submits required paperwork for each child enrolled in the program (i.e., sign in/sign out, swim permission and daily logs.) Ensures proper operation, oversight and maintenance of the buildings, grounds, and physical facilities in the assigned areas. Checks recreation area, equipment and supplies for hazardous conditions or materials. Reports accidents and administers first aid as necessary. Completes and distributes necessary forms and related paperwork (i.e., attendance records.) Attends staff meetings, assists in planning and implementation of activities, and provides information about activities to parents and other citizens. Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma.
Must be 18 years of age by hire date.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of employment.
A comparable amount of related training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Applicant must complete an Affidavit of Good Moral Character at the time of interview.
Ability to learn methods and practices of personal health and hygiene necessary for overseeing recreational and physical sport activities.
Ability to learn first aid methods and necessary safety precautions used in recreation and physical sport activities.
Ability to adhere to program standards and objectives as outlined in summer recreation policy and procedures manual.
Ability to supervise children during recreational and physical sport activities including maintaining order and discipline and solving disciplinary problems as they occur. give and enforce orders firmly but tactfully.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public, other employees, and officials.
Ability to perform various job tasks in all weather conditions and under various physical exertion and energy requirements.
Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds on a regular basis and occasionally up to 45 pounds.
Ability to promote and develop students’ desire to learn about the environment and environmental concepts.
Ability to organize games and challenges that promote physical activity and proper exercise and eating habits among children.
Knowledge of directing and meeting daily program and alternative needs for a variety of recreational activities suitable for children.
Knowledge of instructing children on environmental awareness and concepts, physical fitness, and health.

Nice To Haves

Prefer some knowledge of manual arts and crafts, dramatics, music, and active games.
Prefer people with recreational programs, camp counselor, coach, teacher, or related work experience.

Responsibilities

Organizes, instructs and supervises approximately twenty (20) individuals in a variety of recreational activities
Ensures safe play, recreation rules and that disciplinary measures are carried out according to set division policies and procedures
Responsible for inventory and proper use of supplies and equipment
Ensures that parent/guardian completes and submits required paperwork for each child enrolled in the program
Ensures proper operation, oversight and maintenance of the buildings, grounds, and physical facilities in the assigned areas
Checks recreation area, equipment and supplies for hazardous conditions or materials
Reports accidents and administers first aid as necessary
Completes and distributes necessary forms and related paperwork
Attends staff meetings, assists in planning and implementation of activities, and provides information about activities to parents and other citizens
Performs related duties as required