Recreation Leader I-Childcare

St Pete Beach, City of • Recreation Center, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs intermediate support work involving a variety of activities, rentals, marketing, and events related to the recreation department and its facilities. This role is responsible for the after school and summer camp program for youth from K-5 grade, working afternoons during the school year and full days during camp days. The position also involves assisting in the development, creation, staffing, scheduling, and planning of special events and rentals, as well as recruiting community partners and assisting with program and facility marketing through various channels. Additionally, the role coordinates scheduling and work for part-time employees and volunteers, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of experience in organized recreation work, childcare, summer camp, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of Florida.
• Possession of first aid and CPR certifications.
• Ability to physically participate in all program activities.
• Ability to communicate in both written and oral forms.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, program participants, and the general public.
• Medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Work requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arm's length, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Nice To Haves

• AA and/or bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the after school and summer camp program for youth from K-5 grade.
• Works afternoons during school year and full day during camp days.
• Responsible for assisting in developing, creating, staffing, scheduling and planning of special events, rentals.
• Assists in recruiting community partners that support programs and events through sponsorship, volunteering and/or promotion.
• Assist in program and facility marketing that may include social media, press releases, print material, advertising, and website content.
• Responsible for assisting in various recreation programs and activities.
• Coordinate scheduling and work for part-time employees and volunteers at special events.
• Responsible for the coordination and implementation of facility rentals, and or facility oversite.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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