Limited Term Recreation Worker

City of Altamonte Springs; Florida; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym access

Job summary

City of Altamonte Springs is seeking an entry-level staff member to assist and oversee recreation programs, facilities and grounds. You will help instruct and supervise participants, volunteers and groups while assisting with setup, maintenance and program operations.

The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays and may involve supervising youth and adults with special needs, plus basic administrative tasks and equipment care.

Qualifications

• Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to accept supervision.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays between the hours of 6:30am and 11:00pm. Up to 12 hour shifts may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist and oversee recreation programs, facilities and grounds.
• Supervise program participants, teams, groups and volunteers.
• Perform basic administrative tasks including filing, data entry, park forms, collecting minimal user fees, answering/placing calls.
• Maintain program equipment and facilities as assigned.
• Provide basic instruction of recreation programs.
• Assist with setup/break down and open/close of facilities for programs.
• Assist with Special Needs programs and activities and direct supervision if needed.
• Assist with other Leisure Services programs/events as assigned.

Skills

Independence

Ability to take supervision

Flexibility

Job description

Position Overview

Assist and oversee recreation programs, facilities and grounds. Job responsibilities include the instruction and supervision of various recreation programs as well as the set up/break down and maintenance of recreation facilities.

Position Functions

• Maintain a working knowledge of all recreation programs offered by the Recreation Division
• Supervise, monitor and assist program participants, teams, groups and volunteers
• Perform basic administrative tasks including filing, computer data entry, completing park forms, collecting minimal user fees, answering and/or placing phone calls, etc.
• Maintain program equipment and facilities as assigned
• Maintain a professional image to the public at all times
• Provide basic fundamental instruction of various recreation programs
• Assist, organize, implement and participate with assigned activities
• Set up/break down equipment and open/close facilities for programs as assigned
• Assist with various Special Needs programs and activities as assigned. May include direct supervision of youth and adults with special needs.
• Assist with other Leisure Services programs/events as assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to accept supervision.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays between the hours of 6:30am and 11:00pm. Up to 12 hour shifts may be necessary.

Preferable Qualifications

• Experience in recreation and/or facility maintenance.
• Basic computer skills.
• Coaching youth athletics.
• Valid American Red Cross CPR/AED Certification (must obtain within three (3) months of employment).
• Valid American Red Cross First Aid Certification (must obtain within three (3) months of employment).

Supplemental Information

Applicants must authorize and undergo Level 2 fingerprint-based state and national criminal history screening and continuous monitoring throughout employment as required by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Clearinghouse.

• Employees have access to onsite gym facilities through the City's Wellness Program.

01

Are you at least sixteen (16) years of age?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have the ability to work independently?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you able to accept supervision?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays between the hours of 6:30am and 11:00pm. Up to 12 hour shifts may be necessary?

• Yes