Part -Time Program Assistant - Youth Center

City of Coral Gables; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Coral Gables seeks a Program Assistant for its recreation facilities. The role supports a variety of activities, field trips, and events under supervision.

The incumbent helps coordinate programming, maintains safety and cleanliness, assists in inventory, and supports staff with first aid when needed. Requirements include at least a high school diploma and prior recreation facility experience; a CPR/First Aid certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 17 years with High School diploma or equivalent.
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Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service in person and over the telephone (as per duties).
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Skills

Customer service

Vendor communication

Event programming support

Inventory control

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

First aid & CPR training

Job description

This part-time position is under the supervision of the facility Manager or Supervisor or designee. This position is responsible for ensuring 100% customer satisfaction. Employees in this position will conduct and participate in activities, field trips, and special events for children in the after care setting as instructed by the Supervisor.

The Program Assistant will be called upon to assist the Recreation Specialist coordinating and implementing a variety of recreation activities, athletic programming, provide information on recreation events and activities and assist in the cleanliness and maintenance of the facility of assignment.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment tor this classification.

• Provide exceptional customer service in person and over the telephone.
• Interact and communicate efficiently with vendors, city personal and patrons and parents.
• Assist the Special Project Coordinator with programming of events and games.
• Research ideas; prepare supplies and equipment for programs.
• Prepare site, equipment and/or materials for recreational activities and special events.
• Observe, enforce and comply with all policies, rules, regulations, laws and ordinances of the facility, the department and the City of Coral Gables.
• Maintain order and discipline of facility patrons and ensure that all safety precautions are observed and followed.
• Maintain supply and equipment inventory control. Issue, receive and oversee the use and care of recreation and/or facility supplies and equipment.
• Assist in the maintenance and cleanliness of the facility, park and equipment.
• Administer basic first aid as required and prepare and complete required paperwork related to first aid. Attend all staff meetings, trainings and other functions as require by Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum age of 17 years with High School diploma or equivalent.

Previous experience with a recreation facility is required.

Previous experience with instructing Athletic programs is required.

Certification in an approved first aid & CPR course, preferred.

The City of Coral Gables is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.