Lead Recreation Worker (ASAS - Athletics)

City of Orlando Careers; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Orlando Careers is seeking a part-time Athletics/ recreation staff member to assist with after-school and summer youth programs in Orlando. You will help deliver athletic activities, supervise events, and support staff while maintaining safety and program quality.

The role may require driving a van to pickup participants and occasional evening or weekend hours. A valid Florida driver's license is required; First Aid/CPR is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; valid Florida Driver's License.
• Some knowledge or experience in organized educational, recreation or leisure services.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred; Florida Recreation and Park Association certification desired, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Center Manager in delivering services for after-school and/or summer programs for families in Parks and Recreation.
• Officiate or supervise a variety of athletic activities while ensuring safety of participants.
• Assist with daily game-day operations to provide an enjoyable and safe athletic experience for middle school youth.
• Occasionally drive a van to pick up kids from school for after-school program as needed.
• Oversee Recreation staff to ensure programming needs are met.
• Work may occur outdoors and involve exposure to heat, insects, and weather.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Posting End Date

Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting

Salary

$15- $16 Hourly

Job Summary

Assist the Center Manager in the delivery of services for an families Parks and Recreation after-school and/or summer program, to ensure that the educational, behavioral and financial objectives of the program and the needs of the staff, youth, families and public are met. An employee in this classification performs specialized work in the area of athletic programming under the direction of the FPR and or Recreation Center Manager. Responsibilities include officiating or supervising a variety of athletic activities, while ensuring the safety of an FPR/Recreation after-school and/or summer program and facility. Assist Manager with daily game-day operations to provide an enjoyable and safe athletic experience for middle school aged youth, while they learn individual and team skills, sportsmanship and overall skill development. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic self-starter that will continually improve and stimulate growth in sports programs while being responsive to the needs of customers. Work is sometimes performed outdoors, and employees are exposed to extreme heat, insects and weather conditions. Employee may be required to work evenings, weekends and holiday. Will assist with driving van to pick up kids from school for the after-school program as needed. Oversee Recreation staff to ensure programming needs are met.

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required, plus some knowledge or experience in an organized educational, recreation or leisure services field working in various activities such as educational programs, youth sports, aquatics, cultural and therapeutic arts, health and fitness, community centers, etc. required; or an equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicant must possess a valid Florida Driver's License. First Aid/CPR certification preferred. Certification by the Florida Recreation and Park Association desired, but not required.

Position Details

THIS IS A PART_TIME_POSITION WITH NO GUARANTEE OF A CERTAIN NUMBER OF HOURS AND NO BENEFITS. THIS POSITION INVOLVES WORKING ON A TEMP/SEASONAL CONTRACT WHICH CAN BE RENEWED ANNUALLY BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND BUSINESS NEEED.

If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:

• Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
• Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.