RECREATION LEADER - PART TIME

Village Center Community Development District•The Villages, FL

2d•$0 - $19

About The Position

The Recreation Leader works under the general direction of the Recreation Facilities Manager (RFM) or Recreation Area Manager (RAM) and is responsible for day-to-day operations at an assigned regional recreation center. The role promotes positive resident and guest relations and a safe, welcoming environment. It supports and oversees facility operations, trains and develops part-time staff, assists with room setups and audiovisual equipment, prepares electronic room layouts and reports, and covers unexpected absences. The Recreation Leader plans and implements indoor and outdoor activities, coordinates events with internal departments and community groups, and communicates recreation programs and policies to staff and residents. The position assists with staff scheduling, facility inspections, administrative and budget recordkeeping, program planning, registration, guest identification and trail-fee procedures, incident reporting, inventory, supply ordering, cash handling, and equipment maintenance. It may involve travel to other recreation locations, working after hours and weekends, and substituting at various locations. The posting states that the position must maintain a 40-hour work week, despite the part-time title. The work involves recreation-center and office environments, including exposure to moderate or loud noise, wet or humid conditions, and outdoor weather. Duties require frequent standing and walking and may require lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. The role regularly uses office, recreation, audiovisual, and transportation equipment.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Recreation & Parks Management, Leisure Studies, or a related field, or six months to one year of related experience and/or training in lieu of education.
Valid Florida Driver’s License.
Complete CPR/AED training within six months of hire.
Successfully pass background and drug screening.
Intermediate or better proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Word, Excel (including formulas), Outlook, recordkeeping, routine database activity, and graphics.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organization and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and meet demanding deadlines.
Ability to frequently lift and/or carry chairs (approximately 18 pounds), tables (approximately 50 pounds), sports equipment, furniture, and similar items.
Ability to supervise and direct personnel selection, training, development, and appraisal.
Ability to read and interpret business and professional publications, technical procedures, and government regulations.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence for managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Ability to perform arithmetic calculations and interpret bar graphs.
Strong work ethic and commitment to customer service.
Ability to work independently, open and close a recreation center, work flexible hours including weekends and after hours, and substitute at various locations.
Ability to use recreation equipment, office equipment, audiovisual equipment, and a District vehicle as required.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, push or pull, use hands and fingers, reach forward and overhead, kneel, stoop, twist, squat, sit, and balance; occasionally climb stairs and crawl.
Ability to meet the position’s vision requirements, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision and adjustment of focus.

Responsibilities

Assist with supervising recreation staff and volunteers, including schedules, time off, daily facility walk-throughs, and day-to-day operations.
Monitor budgets and maintain program and administrative records.
Perform Recreation Assistant tasks as needed to support communication and task management.
Prepare computerized room layouts and coordinate with event representatives to confirm their needs are met.
Implement Resident Lifestyle and Special Events policies and handle conflicts and complaints.
Communicate and coordinate with staff, volunteers, clubs, event contacts, and resident lifestyle groups.
Instruct individuals and groups in recreation lessons, sports activities, rules, and regulations as needed.
Train Recreation Assistants in equipment use, maintenance, required forms, job duties, and District policies and procedures.
Inspect rooms before and after meetings to check that they are safe and in working condition.
Remain knowledgeable about recreation centers, clubs, leagues, and activities and provide accessible customer service.
Answer telephone calls and provide information about the facility and social events.
Travel to other recreation locations when requested and assist with other assigned duties.
Plan, implement, and evaluate recreational programs within budget.
Plan and schedule resident activities, including leagues, lessons, socials, Senior Games, and Lifestyle Events.
Coordinate event setups with Entertainment and catering, and coordinate planned events with Media, Maintenance, Special Events, The Enrichment Academy, volunteers, and resident lifestyle groups.
Register residents and guests in Recreation software for lifestyle events and socials.
Assist with issuing Guest IDs and trail fees; follow ID protocols and check and record resident IDs and guest passes at pools and scheduled events using scanners or manual counts.
Report incidents involving the employee, residents, or guests according to District protocols, immediately or by the end of the assigned shift.
Assist with reviewing Recreation Assistant timesheets and completing assigned paperwork, walk-through forms, pool checks, and activity counts.
Maintain records manually or by computer within required timeframes and submit requested forms on time.
Perform assigned monthly facility maintenance checks; monitor facility and equipment inventory, maintenance, and safety inspections; and advise the RFM or RAM of replenishment needs.
Follow cash-handling procedures when collecting money.
Report facility issues and monitor repair requests and supply orders.
Monitor air-conditioning and heating temperatures and, when responsible, vehicle maintenance.
Work assigned shifts promptly, comply with the department dress code and policies, and support opening and closing the recreation center.
Work after hours and weekends as needed to support customer satisfaction and scheduled events.
Perform other assigned duties and additional duties during emergencies.