Recreation Leader I - Southwest Recreation Facility (Part time)

Largo•Gainesville, FL

2d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position responsible for providing excellent customer service while assisting patrons and supporting team members in effectively carrying out activities for the City of Largo's Recreation, Parks, and Arts programs. The ideal candidate implements, plans, supervises, and participates in one or more leisure activities. Work is performed independently to achieve objectives and carry out activities in accordance with established policies and procedures. Individuals in this position receive direction from an assigned supervisor.

Requirements

Must be 16 years old on the date of application
Some experience in a recreation setting or customer service preferred
Certification and/or training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) first aid is required within 6 months of hire; training is provided
Team Members under the age of 18 will be restricted from the following tasks: Driving any vehicle (including personal vehicles) during scheduled work hours, Operating grounds maintenance tools, Operating a golf cart and/or utility vehicle, Cleaning of areas where they may be exposed to bodily fluids
Must be outgoing and personable
Must be dependable and prompt for assigned shifts
Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule (variety of days and times that will change from week to week)
Must have the ability to take initiative and prioritize tasks
Must have the ability to plan and execute activities for registered participants
Must have the ability to follow both verbal and written instructions
Must have the ability to concentrate on details
Must have the ability to deal with people tactfully and diplomatically
Must have the ability to do light to heavy manual work
Must have the ability to process payments at the front desk
Must have the ability to provide positive customer service
DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)
CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING, if over the age of 18
CREDIT CHECK, if over the age of 18

Nice To Haves

Some experience in a recreation setting, customer service, or childcare programs preferred (for full-time positions)
Begin License Board training requirements within 90 days and complete within one year of hire date if assisting with a licensed childcare program (for full-time positions)
Staff Member in Charge Certification (SMIC) and Childcare 40 clock-hour training if assigned to a facility with a licensed childcare program, is preferred (for full-time positions)
May be responsible for the department's public relations by designing and updating the bulletin board and fliers as requested
May check facility website information for accuracy
May complete daily safety inspections
May complete vehicle inspections and/or take vehicles for maintenance
Participates in project committees as assigned
Team members assigned to childcare will be responsible for a group of children while following enforcement agency regulations, planning and executing activities, ensuring participants are following rules, and administering discipline as needed; administering educational testing, conducting drills, and transporting children
Team members assigned to nature parks work with an environmental education focus, create and update park displays and exhibits, assist with animal care, handle wildlife for educational purposes, and perform general park maintenance
May operate a golf cart and/or utility vehicle

Responsibilities

Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values, and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan
Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals, and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture
Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities
Follows suggested procedures to ensure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance
Plans and executes leisure activities such as sports, arts and crafts, drama, special events, environmental education, tours, field trips, etc., under the direction of a supervisor or lead team member; participates in teaching one or more leisure activities; may supervise a group of children, including planning activities and administering discipline in a camp situation or after-school program
Opens, closes, and secures the facility and ensures all rules and regulations of the facilities are enforced; ensures all precautions are taken in maintaining participant’s safety; assures the safety, welfare, and well-being of participants enrolled in programs
Assists in training team members and volunteers
Utilizes technology effectively to include data entry, retrieval, and processing from a variety of City and Department software
Maintains communication between customers and other team members
Supports the division and the department in external activities
Always presents a professional appearance and attitude and maintains a high standard of customer service; answers and responds to customer inquiries
Processes documents and applications pertaining to membership and registrations; verifies residency for membership pricing
Collects activity fees and processes payments, including closing cash-outs
Prepares daily activity reports
Assists with the maintenance, opening, and securing of the facility and equipment; may enter service requests for facility needs and repairs
May be responsible for the department's public relations by designing and updating the bulletin board and fliers as requested
May check facility website information for accuracy
Tracks daily facility attendance and may track financial activities
Administers first aid when necessary and completes appropriate reports
Set up and break down rooms for activities as appropriate
Inventories and restocks supplies for facilities and programs; may complete ordering and shopping for the facility and scheduled programs within an allocated budget
Participates in the maintenance of facility cleanliness
May complete daily safety inspections
May complete vehicle inspections and/or take vehicles for maintenance
Completes annual training as scheduled
Participates in project committees as assigned
Team members assigned to childcare will be responsible for a group of children while following enforcement agency regulations, planning and executing activities, ensuring participants are following rules, and administering discipline as needed; administering educational testing, conducting drills, and transporting children
Team members assigned to nature parks work with an environmental education focus, create and update park displays and exhibits, assist with animal care, handle wildlife for educational purposes, and perform general park maintenance
Supports honest and transparent decision-making
Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments
Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same
Performs related work as required.
As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

Benefits

medical coverage
dental coverage
vision coverage
wellness programs
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
paid life insurance
AD&D coverage
optional supplemental life insurance
Defined Contribution 401(a) Plan with a generous City match (for full-time)
retirement plans outlined in their respective union agreements (for Public Safety)
optional Deferred Compensation 457(b) and/or Roth 457(b) plans
11 paid holidays
24/7 access to fitness centers
tuition reimbursement
ongoing professional development opportunities