Park Programs Aide — Outdoor Recreation

City of Gainesville; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

Pension plan

On-site fitness centers

Tuition reimbursement

On-site medical staff

Wellness program

Job summary

The City of Gainesville is seeking a Community Builder to provide on-site support at Northside Park, acting as the primary contact for park users and handling daily operations. Duties include guiding visitors, checking out equipment, and reporting facility concerns while working outdoors in a non-climate-controlled setting.

You will operate with limited supervision, often during evenings, weekends, and holidays, and you must maintain safety and cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• 1 year experience in recreation work.
• Knowledge of personal computers and related software.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assists in conducting activities.
• Distributes equipment for programs and events.
• Records attendance and participation for facility programs and events.
• Assists in maintaining order and discipline.
• Checks equipment to ensure it is clean and in proper working order.
• Assists in instructing sewing, ceramics, arts and crafts, dancing, and games.
• Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

Skills

Public interaction

Communication

Computer skills

Instruction

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year recreation experience

Job description

The City of Gainesville is seeking a Community Builder to provide on-site support at Northside Park, acting as the primary contact for park users and handling daily operations. Duties include guiding visitors, checking out equipment, and reporting facility concerns while working outdoors in a non-climate-controlled setting.

You will operate with limited supervision, often during evenings, weekends, and holidays, and you must maintain safety and cleanliness standards.