PT Seasonal Senior Recreation Leader

City of Delray Beach • Fl 33444, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist in planning, organizing, developing and supervising activities for participants of varying ages. Supervise specified Recreation Leader staff members. Work is performed under general supervision. This position falls under the direction of Parks and Recreation. Working Special Events on holidays, nights, and weekends will be required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED certification.
• At least 2 years of verifiable supervisory experience in childcare, recreation programming or related field OR AA Degree diploma or above AND One (1) year of verifiable supervisory experience in a related or unrelated field.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License, with a good driving record.
• Must possess or obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification within 30 days of hire
• Out of School positions only: Must complete a 45-hour Child Care Certification Program approved by the State of Florida within one year of hire
• Applicants selected for positions within the Parks and Recreation Department that involve working with vulnerable populations, including children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities, will be required to participate in the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as a condition of employment.
• The City of Delray Beach is required by law to utilize the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse) for employment screening purposes, in accordance with Section 435.12, Florida Statutes.
• Applicants selected for positions covered under this requirement must successfully complete all required background screening procedures prior to employment and may be subject to ongoing screening requirements during their employment.
• Respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies
• Be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization’s mission, goals, and policies
• Report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders
• Notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules
• Conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time
• Demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public
• Operate and care for equipment to manufacturer’s specifications and/or within the specified parameters
• Demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.
• A comparable combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• CDL license is a plus
• Child Development Accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and supervises various recreational activities, games, programs, field trips, events and sporting activities for age groups between pre-school aged to senior citizens
• Supervise a specified group of participants (adults and children) indoors and outdoors, some with special needs.
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for the participants and complete injury and/or incident reports, as required.
• Conduct Crisis Response Drills, Fire Drills, and all emergency preparedness procedures
• Foster positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.
• Drive recreation van on required field trips as may be required.
• Assist in athletics, special events, senior citizen programming, and community programs
• Assist with a variety of tournaments, special events, travel leagues, etc.
• Operate RecTrac system
• Work facility events as assigned
• Schedule and add rental reservations, assist with venue rentals, move furniture and assist patrons of the rentals.
• Set up activity stations, move furniture and other small equipment up to 25 pounds

Benefits

• The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services
• Non-Tobacco Workplace

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED