Recreation Leader I

City Of Madeira Beach • Madeira Beach, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Recreation Director, the Recreation Leader I monitors participants involved in recreation programs. This role involves attending work as scheduled, registering participants, monitoring groups in various settings, teaching skills for games and sports, providing information about programs, representing the City, and ensuring the cleanliness and safety of activity areas and equipment.

Requirements

• Valid State of Florida drivers license
• Graduation from High School or GED equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to perform job duties listed, either through related experience or specialized course work
• Previous experience with recreation or childcare
• Able to work flexible part-time hours, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays and occasional overtime as required
• Working knowledge of safety precautions and first aid
• Must have or able to get CPR certification within 60 days
• Must meet all applicable state licensing requirements

Nice To Haves

• Course work in early childhood education/recreation or teaching preferred

Responsibilities

• Attending work as scheduled
• Registering participants for programs, maintaining all necessary information on each participant
• Monitoring groups of participants in both indoor and outdoor settings
• Maintaining a safe recreational environment
• Teaching skills of various games and sports, such as dodge ball, hockey, tennis, baseball, football, soccer, etc.
• Providing information, in person and on the telephone, regarding the Recreation Departments programs
• Representing the City to program participants, their families, and City residents
• Cleaning up activity area, making sure all supplies and equipment are returned to their proper place
• Maintaining a clean recreation area, both in the building and on the grounds

Benefits

• All applications will become public record under Florida law.
• Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.
• Satisfactory background check and physical for all positions in addition to drug testing for safety sensitive positions.

What This Job Offers

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