Summer Camp Group Leader - RL Taylor Complex

City of Sarasota

7d • $18

About The Position

Performs specialized work conducting and directing recreational programs and activities at a designated park, playground or other recreational facility. Promotes good relationships with neighborhood and activity groups. May lead one or more personnel when engaged in activities requiring additional recreation staff. Essential Functions Responsible for professional recreation work in directing specified activities at recreation facilities or major playgrounds. Assists in providing a healthy and safe environment for the general public visiting the facility. Recognizes, corrects and reports safety issues to supervisor. Ability to perform tasks which require physical ability in a safe/efficient manner in a variety of weather conditions. Participates directly in the planning and execution of programs and special events. Leads year-round programming at the recreation facility which may include being assigned a specific population. Coordinates a variety of programs which may include after school, school break and summer programs. Works extensively with assigned population providing mentoring and guidance. Ability to work a varied schedule based upon the needs of the facility. The intent of this class description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of classifications given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year of recreation experience
• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's License is required
• Ability to instruct individuals and groups, to carry out in-service training as well as suggest and initiate new innovative activities and programs
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public
• Ability to maintain clear and comprehensive records and reports as specified by the department
• Ability to schedule and maintain a staff at the assigned facility
• Ability to maintain cash receipt reports and point of sale function at the assigned facility
• Computer literate including Microsoft Office Suite
• Skilled at managing groups of program participants with a variety of backgrounds and personalities
• Ability to relate to assigned population while maintaining professional boundaries and setting an outstanding example of personal excellence

Responsibilities

• Conducting and directing recreational programs and activities
• Promoting good relationships with neighborhood and activity groups
• Directing specified activities at recreation facilities or major playgrounds
• Assisting in providing a healthy and safe environment for the general public visiting the facility
• Recognizing, correcting and reporting safety issues to supervisor
• Participating directly in the planning and execution of programs and special events
• Leading year-round programming at the recreation facility
• Coordinating a variety of programs which may include after school, school break and summer programs
• Working extensively with assigned population providing mentoring and guidance

Benefits

• The City of Sarasota made the transition to become a Florida Retirement System (FRS) employer effective December 1, 2021.
• To learn more about what this benefit may mean for you, please visit MyFrs.com.

What This Job Offers

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