Recreation Leader (Carrollwood Village)

Hillsborough County•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Performs responsible work planning, coordinating, and supervising recreational activities at a park or in after-school programs, or overseeing safety and compliance requirements. Interprets recreation programs and policies to the public and enforces departmental policies. Prepares recreational facilities for activities, including assisting with delivery, setup, and removal of equipment and materials for County-sponsored special events. The role may include safety inspections and compliance monitoring; organizing, implementing, supervising, and evaluating recreation programs; training and supervising volunteers; monitoring equipment, supplies, and facilities; opening and closing facilities; and assisting with facility, grounds, and equipment maintenance. The Recreation Leader leads activities, helps plan programs and prepare evaluations, reports, and work orders, and provides the public with information about recreation programs and safety procedures. The position may also support adaptive recreation programs, assist clients of varied ages with personal care, maintain records, participate in staff meetings, and administer CPR and First Aid as needed. The position requires effective communication and collaboration, the ability to plan and oversee work, and competent use of computers and office equipment. It is frequently active and involves standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. Employees frequently lift or move items over 50 pounds. The stated work category is medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Minimum qualifications include high school graduation or a GED and one year of experience in recreation, sports, childcare, customer service, or special events, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. First Aid and CPR certification with practical application must be obtained within six months of employment. Additional requirements may include a valid driver's license and, at the appointing authority's discretion, a CDL B within the probationary period. Childcare personnel have specified state training and continuing-education requirements, except temporary summer camp positions. Employees may be assigned emergency or disaster duties and may be required to pass applicable background checks and hold job-related licenses or certifications.

Requirements

High school graduation or possession of a GED certificate.
One year of experience in recreation, sports, childcare, customer service, or special events, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Obtain First Aid and CPR certification with practical application within six months of employment.
May be required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
May be required by the appointing authority to obtain a CDL B within the probationary period.
For childcare personnel positions, excluding temporary summer camp positions: begin State-mandated 40-hour Introductory Childcare Training within 90 days of employment and complete it within 12 months from the date training begins; pass competency exams; and complete at least 10 hours of in-service continuing education during the State fiscal year.
May be required to maintain the ability to pass applicable background checks, including criminal history, child abuse/neglect, and sex offender/predator screenings.
Possess job-related licenses or certifications required for the position.
Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively verbally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively with others and participate in formulating departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to plan, organize, and oversee the work of others.
Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask.
Ability to use a computer and related software.
Skill in using various office equipment and operating vehicles and equipment safely and efficiently.
Knowledge of general office policies, practices, and procedures; recreation-program planning and delivery; proper English usage; and occupational hazards and safety precautions in recreation.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, organize, implement, supervise, and evaluate recreation programs and activities.
Perform safety inspections and monitor compliance with applicable requirements.
Train and supervise volunteer staff.
Monitor equipment, supplies, and facilities; open and close facilities as necessary.
Assist with cleaning and maintenance of facilities, grounds, and equipment.
Lead activities and assist with program evaluations, activity planning, reports, and work orders.
Provide the public with information about recreation programs, safety policies, and procedures; interpret programs and policies and enforce departmental policies.
Assist with delivery, setup, and removal of equipment and materials for County-sponsored special events at any location.
Assist with programming and planning adaptive recreation programs for participants with special needs.
Assist clients of varied ages with personal care needs.
Attend assigned staff meetings, provide face-to-face leadership in specific program areas, maintain records and files, and promote team building.
Use computer software programs competently.
Operate vehicles and equipment safely and efficiently.
Administer CPR and First Aid as needed.
Respond to emergency or disaster assignments when required.