FACILITY ATTENDANT PART-TIME

City of Plantation, Florida; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Plantation, Florida is seeking a non-exempt recreation attendant to greet visitors, answer questions, process registrations, collect class fees, and help supervise activities across classrooms, gym, pool areas, and outdoor facilities.

Under the Site Manager, you will assist with planning events, maintain equipment, perform light clerical tasks, and ensure safety and order. The role requires flexibility, good public relations, and the ability to use Vermont Systems Rec Trac software.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of principles, practices, procedures and techniques of recreational activities.
• Knowledge of multi-disciplined recreation activities; able to guide various programs.
• Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette and procedures with public inquiries.
• Ability to supervise subordinates and maintain high morale.
• Strong public relations skills with visitors and participants.
• Ability to perform routine building maintenance and cleanliness tasks.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to support events and programs.
• Ability to supervise children in city programs safely and professionally.
• Ability to maintain complex records and prepare reports.
• Ability to perform monetary transactions and balance cash at shift end.
• Ability to maintain facilities for safety and proper use of safety practices.
• Ability to learn Vermont Systems Rec Trac Registration System.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors at the reception desk and provide information.
• Assist the public with registration forms for recreation programs.
• Issue, store, maintain, and repair equipment in the facility.
• May collect fees, charges and deposits for classes and events.
• Maintain order and discipline at the facility.
• Assist with planning, implementation and supervision of activities and events.
• Perform clerical duties as required.
• Support daily operations before, during, and after emergencies.

Skills

Public interaction

Phone etiquette

Cash handling

Safety practices

Facility maintenance

Basic computer skills

Event support

Education

Associates degree in recreation/physical education

2 years experience in recreation programs

Tools

Vermont Systems Rec Trac

Job description

This is a non-exempt position, which is routine recreation work responsible for disseminating information to the public, reception control and attendant duties in the classrooms, playground area, lobby area, game-room, gymnasium, outdoor basketball courts, pool area, etc. Also, assist in recreational activities, special events and collect registration fees and is also required to perform daily upkeep of facility. Work is performed under the supervision of the Site Manager.

• Employees are hired as AT WILL employees that serve at the pleasure of the City and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.
• Greets visitors at the reception desk; provides information; may refer visitors to other offices.
• Receives incoming telephone calls, transfers calls to appropriate extensions, takes messages and provides information.
• Assists the public in the requisition and completion of registration forms for recreation programs offered by the City.
• Assists with the issuance, return, storage, upkeep and maintenance of equipment within the facility.
• May collect fees, charges and deposits for classes and special events.
• Maintains order and discipline at the assigned facility.
• May perform clerical duties, as position requires.
• May assist with the planning, implementation, and supervision of activities, special projects and programs held at recreational facility.
• This position does not have final procurement authority.
• Performs related duties as required and as directed.
• Performs any assigned duty before, during and after a declared emergency.
• Some knowledge and experience in recreational programs.
• Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette and procedures with the ability to provide information to the public via telephone and in person.
• Ability to work well with the public and children.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule to accommodate the facility's needs and assist in special events during the year.
• Ability to assist the public in the completion of registration forms for recreation programs offered by the City.
• Ability to learn Vermont Systems Rec Trac Computer Software System.
• Ability to perform clerical duties, as position requires.
• Ability to demonstrate good public relation skills with visitors and participants.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to complete work assignments.
• Ability to maintain facilities for safety hazards and knowledge of proper use of safety practices.
• Ability to perform monetary transactions.
• Ability to supervise and interact with children in various programs offered by the City in a safe and professional manner.
• Ability to set up and breakdown activities that take place at facility.
• Ability to perform routine building maintenance, such as scrub, mop, vacuum, and sweep floors, clean office areas and restrooms.
• Ability to meet and deal courteously with the general public and establish and maintain an effective working relationship with departmental officials and other municipal employees.

Typical Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of principles, practices, procedures and techniques of recreational activities.
• Knowledge of multi-disciplined recreation activities, including individual and group activities.
• Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette and procedures with the ability to provide information to the public via telephone and in person.
• Ability to effectively supervise and direct the activities of subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high moral.
• Ability to demonstrate good public relation skills with visitors and participants.
• Ability to perform routine building maintenance, such as scrub, mop, vacuum, sweep floors, clean office areas and restrooms.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule to accommodate the facility's needs and assist in special events during the year.
• Ability to supervise and interact with children in various programs offered by the City in a safe and professional manner.
• Ability to maintain complex records and prepare accurate reports.
• Ability to perform monetary transactions; close out and balance cash register at end of shift.
• Ability to maintain facility for safety hazards and knowledge of proper use of safety practices.
• Ability to meet and deal courteously with the general public and establish and maintain an effective working relationship with civic groups, City officials and other municipal employees.
• Ability to operate a City vehicle and possess the required license.
• Ability to learn basic computer skills as well as Vermont Systems Rec Trac Registration System.

Desirable Experience and Training

• Associates degree in recreation/physical education or two (2) years experience in conducting organized recreational programs and recreation center operations.
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training may be considered.

LiveScan Fingerprint Process

Incumbents in this job class are required to undergo a Level 2 Background Screening as required by the State of Florida. The screening includes a photograph, fingerprint-based searches of criminal records nationally, and is performed using the electronic LiveScan process.

Work Environment

This is a designated "Response" classification in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan and will require the employee occupying this position to work for declared emergencies. Attendance at National Incident Management System (NIMS) training at the appropriate level is mandatory.

This is a designated "Recovery" classification in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan and will require the employee occupying this position to work for declared emergencies. Attendance at National Incident Management System (NIMS) training at the appropriate level is mandatory.