Recreation Specialist

Village of Pinecrest•Florida 33156, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Specialist performs maintenance and custodial duties and is responsible for the safety and supervision of participants in Village-coordinated functions at the Community Center and athletic field. The position also provides customer service to visitors, supports recreational programs and events, operates recreation software, handles concession and cashier transactions, and helps maintain facility standards. The role requires working an assigned schedule that may include weekends, evenings, and holidays. Applicants must meet the Village of Pinecrest’s employment requirements and submit the requested application documents. Successful completion of a background investigation is required before employment; a medical examination and/or drug screen may also be required depending on the position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and specialized training or experience as a camp instructor, teacher, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent customer service skills and the ability to establish good customer relations.
Ability to deal with people effectively, courteously, and enthusiastically.
Knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment typically used in recreational work and cleanup duties.
Knowledge of basic safety rules and ability to enforce applicable rules and regulations.
Physical strength and agility to perform tasks involving bending, twisting, walking, climbing, reaching, lifting, and carrying.
High ethical, honesty, and moral standards.
Fluency in English.
Must be a non-smoker.
Ability to obtain and maintain licensed driver status in Florida.
Ability to become CPR and AED certified.
Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
Ability to work an assigned schedule that includes weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Ability to perform several tasks at one time, stay organized, prioritize duties, and meet department goals and deadlines.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
Ability to work independently and exercise discretion and independent judgment.
Ability to work effectively and courteously with coworkers, officials, other agencies, and the public.
Applicants must upload a valid driver's license from any state, proof of education, and the completed Disclosure and Authorization Form with the application.
Applicants must fully detail work experience on the application, including employment dates and reasons for leaving prior employment.
Applicants claiming veterans preference must indicate it on the application and submit proper documentation, including all DD-214 forms.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required before employment; depending on the position, a medical examination and/or drug screen may be required.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Perform custodial work, including emptying trash, sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors, wiping tables, chairs and furnishings, replenishing restroom supplies, and cleaning restrooms.
Perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair work on buildings, grounds, and construction, including pressure cleaning, graffiti removal, and painting.
Greet visitors and provide the public with general information about Community Center programs and events in person and by telephone.
Perform concession and cashier duties, including retail sales and cash and credit card transactions.
Operate recreation software for memberships and class and program registration.
Assist with coordinating recreational activities and programs, including setting up and cleaning rooms for activities and party rentals.
Perform assigned monthly facility maintenance and inspections.
Assist in training new employees on recreation software and daily responsibilities.
Conduct daily facility inspections using the daily duty worksheets to ensure facility standards are met.
Enforce safety and other department rules and regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.