Recreation Leader

Cape Canaveral•Cape Canaveral, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be primarily assigned to the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex (approximately 98% of scheduled work time) and is expected to work Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Recreation Leader is responsible for planning, coordinating, and evaluating programs; supervising activities and personnel; coordinating leagues; handling financial transactions; ensuring proper facility use; managing records; and developing program activities. This role assists in the development, planning, organizing, promoting, and implementing of multiple recreational and special event activities for all age groups. Work is performed under the supervision of the Parks, Recreation and Community Affairs Director or designee in accordance with established methods, schedules, and procedures. Considerable independent initiative and judgment is exercised in meeting specific program objectives. This is a full-time position, which requires the ability to work flexible hours and weekends.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Minimum 1 year of experience
Previous customer service experience
Microsoft Office Suite familiarity
Ability to operate motor vehicles, machinery, and office equipment
Able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount constantly
Light Work involves significant walking or standing
Ability to compare and judge observable characteristics of data, people, or things
Ability to convey or exchange information, give instructions, and direct subordinates or program participants
Proficient in reading and preparing various documents
Capable of speaking before groups with confidence
Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization and interpret various instructions
Ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, and follow instructions
Effective in technical or professional communication
Ability to use mathematical formulas and perform basic arithmetic
Ability to inspect items for proper dimensions
Ability to use office and athletic equipment accurately
Ability to handle office equipment and hand tools
Ability to differentiate colors and shades
Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
Adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress
Ability to talk and hear and communicate via telephone
Knowledgeable in principles, practices, and safety of sports and recreational activities
Skilled in using office machines and software and communicating effectively
Maintains accuracy and corrects deficiencies promptly
Communicates effectively within the department and with the public
Efficiently completes duties and responsibilities
Meets deadlines and completes work as per policies and procedures
Attends work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness
Attends events on weekends and evenings as needed
Provides adequate notice to management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests
Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant, and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountability
Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction
Analyzes and solves problems effectively
Seeks advice and researches before making decisions
Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of the same
Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified (i.e., poor communication, variance with policy or procedures)
Maintains good relationships and handles requests and complaints tactfully
Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with department employees and the general public to maintain goodwill toward projects and create a good departmental image
Organizes and prioritizes work efficiently
Avoids duplication of effort and adheres to schedules
Adheres to safety standards and maintains a clean work environment

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with local recreation programs/facilities
Familiarity with current industry trends
Familiarity with recreation or POS software

Responsibilities

Opening/closing facilities
Coordinating/leading programs
Discussing community needs
Ensuring safety
Maintaining cleanliness
Managing basic financial transactions
Training subordinates
Supervising special events
Performing office duties
Assisting in coordinating various recreational programs
Assisting in organizing activities
Scheduling, setting up, breaking down events
Onboarding support staff and volunteers
Discussing and making inquiries into the interests, needs, and desires of individuals to determine how the City can best meet their needs
Meeting with organized groups, individuals or other interested parties to provide information, determine community-wide program needs and interests, and formulate new activities, programs, and events
Promoting community participation and satisfaction with City events
Ensuring the administration of safety precautions and procedures
Rendering non-emergency First Aid, as needed
Assisting in the care, maintenance and general cleanliness of City facilities/equipment to include cleaning, reporting maintenance issues, and conducting periodic inventory/inspections to ensure City equipment and property are in good condition
Reporting incidents to the manager immediately and completing incident and damage reports/investigations in a timely manner
Performing general office duties by keeping records, preparing reports, answering the telephone and dispensing general information as needed
Utilizing Windows based operating systems to perform these tasks
Maintaining a strong commitment to City of Cape Canaveral Organizational Values
Overseeing recreational program volunteers and employees as assigned