Park Captain

COH City Of Hialeah; États-Unis; Sur place; USD 35 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

City of Hialeah seeks a Park Captain to plan and develop a community recreational program and to supervise a community center and staff. The role involves coordinating activities, evaluating programs, and promoting services to diverse groups.

The position requires supervisory experience, a degree in Parks/Recreation or related field, and a valid Florida driver’s license. Duties include facility maintenance, safety enforcement, and public outreach for program growth.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation, Recreation Administration, Physical Education, Sports Management, Public Administration, or related field, and two years of progressively responsible parks/recreation experience, including at least one year supervisory/management experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license.

Responsabilités

• Oversee daily operations of recreational facilities.
• Plan, coordinate, direct and evaluate existing programs and activities.
• Assist in implementing new programs for all age groups.
• Plan, supervise and evaluate staff, volunteers, and vendors.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ensure safety and enforce facility rules; administer first aid as required.

Connaissances

Recreational program mgmt

Program promotion

Public-private cooperation

Reporting skills

Formation

Parks/Recreation degree

Description du poste

Salary Range

$35,373.70 - $74,626.22

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK

A Park Captain, under general supervision, plans and develops a community recreational program. Organizes supervises and directs a community center; adult and youth groups, sports leagues, playgrounds, athletic programs, games, crafts and special events. Supervises and directs full and part time employees.

ESSENTIAL EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The following illustrates examples of some of the essential duties and responsibilities of the Park Captain. There may be other essential functions, not listed below, in order to accomplish the tasks as presented by the Supervisor. This is a professional and supervisory position.

• Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of any recreational facility.
• Plans, coordinates, directs and evaluates existing recreational programs and activities of assigned facility.
• Assists in implementing new recreational programs and activities for all segments, groups of age and interest levels.
• Plans, assigns, supervises and evaluates the work of full-time, part-time staff, volunteers, and contracted vendors.
• Assesses employees’ performances and prepares evaluations, recommends and develops training as needed.
• Performs inspections of assigned facility; checks operations, conditions, safety and security of equipment and facilities.
• Keeps records and prepares reports.
• Prepares schedules and work assignments for employees.
• Makes public contacts in an effort to promote, market, and advertise recreational programs and activities and assists representatives of other groups in developing and extending recreational programs and activities.
• Supports operations by handling telephone inquiries, greeting visitors, and providing information.
• Coordinates periodic maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities.
• Manages and performs general maintenance and clean up duties at the park which include, but not limited to, the emptying of trash receptacles, sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors, wiping down tables, chairs and other furnishings, replenishing toilet paper and hand towels, and cleaning concession area, restrooms and fields.
• Enforce safety and other facility rules and regulations; administers first aid as required.
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Comprehensive knowledge of all phases of community recreational activities and their administration.
• Ability to promote, program and execute an activity in a broad phase of the program.
• Ability to cooperate with public and private groups and the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with subordinates and to promote and maintain high morale and enthusiasm.
• Good judgment and the ability to prepare clear and concise reports.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact.
• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
• Work involves working indoors and outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Work involves sitting and standing for long periods of time.
• Work involves frequent typing, walking and bending, lifting and stooping for short periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of up to 30 pounds.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation, Recreation Administration, Physical Education, Sports Management, Public Administration, or a related field AND two (2) years of progressively responsible parks/recreation experience, including at least one (1) year of supervisory or management experience.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license.

The City of Hialeah Human Resources Department is committed to providing employees an exceptional work environment where through hard work, dedication, and equal opportunity for learning and personal development, employees are able to grow, flourish, and make a difference in our community. The Human Resources Department ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, collective bargaining agreements, and City policies, rules and regulations. The City of Hialeah is an equal opportunity employer. There will not be any discrimination or harassment of any kind on account of age, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, military service or any of the protected categories. The City of Hialeah is a drug and alcohol free employer.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference.