Recreation Leader
City of Marco Island Florida•Marco Island FL 34145, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
Plans, prepares, coordinates, and implements community special events and recreation programs for children, teens, and adults. Prepares, maintains, and oversees facilities for activities, programs, and events. Work is performed under limited supervision with considerable latitude in the use of initiative. Position relies on experience and exercises independent judgment to determine the best approach by using and interpreting policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Supplemented by three or more years' experience in recreation, public relations or customer service; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.
- Must have a valid Florida driver's license.
- Regular in office attendance is required.
- Candidate is subject to interview(s), medical testing (including drug screening), and a comprehensive background investigation.
- Advanced knowledge of the current trends, methods, and techniques used in the provision of programs for seniors, adults, youth, and/or teens
- Advanced knowledge of the equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used in a comprehensive community recreation program as well as the methods, equipment, and materials used in building maintenance
- Advanced knowledge of safety practices and procedures
- Advanced knowledge of principles and processes for providing outstanding customer service
- Skill in working independently and following through with assignments with minimal supervision
- Ability to operate a computer using Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, and Excel) and department and organization specific software
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Ability to provide exceptional internal and external customer service
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to organize work for timely completion
- Ability to perform basic cashier duties accurately
- Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule
Responsibilities
- Receives the public and answers questions; responds to inquiries from employees, citizens and others; refers to appropriate department/staff member as needed
- Answers phones, routes callers, and provides information as required; refers calls to appropriate department/staff members as needed
- Assists with programming and fund raising activities; prepares informational flyers; plans and sets-up for special events; directs all volunteers
- Schedules classes, court schedules, meetings, transportation, facilities and grounds use, and equipment service, according to the needs of the area of assignment
- Arranges facilities and equipment according to daily schedules, programs, and projects of the assigned area
- Assists in planning all youth, teen, and adult programming for Mackle Park; creates budgets; orders supplies' as needed; organizes field trips, daily activities, and guest speakers for the summer camp
- Oversees the teen center on a daily basis and assists in mentoring and counseling teens
- Performs scheduling tasks in areas such as transportation, facility use, park use, equipment use, and programming
- Collects, records, and deposits fees; maintains appropriate accounting according to established departmental policies and procedures
- Prepares various records and reports (i.e. daily cash reports, attendance records, registration forms, work orders, receipts, vehicle maintenance logs, etc.)
- Opens and closes facilities to include locking and unlocking doors and windows and ensuring that lights are turned on and off as needed
- Ensures adequate inventory and supply for area of assignment; reports any damage, losses or maintenance needs to supervisor
- Performs routine cleaning and maintenance on assigned buildings, grounds, courts, facilities, parks and equipment and inspects them to ensure proper and safe operating conditions
- Enforces established policy, procedures, and regulations of the area of assignment; ensures all administrative work performed is properly recorded, filed, and processed according to department policies and procedures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
