PT Seasonal Senior Recreation Leader

City of Delray Beach; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Delray Beach Parks and Recreation seeks a qualified Recreation Supervisor to plan, organize and supervise diverse activities for all ages. You will oversee staff, ensure safety, and coordinate events and field trips, including holidays and parades.

A driver’s license and CPR/First Aid are required, with background screening as applicable. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED; an AA degree or related substitution is acceptable with relevant supervisory

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED certification.
• AA Degree diploma or above.
• One (1) year of verifiable supervisory experience in a related or unrelated field.
• A comparable combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and supervises various recreational activities, games, programs, field trips, events and sporting activities for age groups between pre-school aged to senior citizens.
• Supervise a specified group of participants (adults and children) indoors and outdoors, some with special needs.
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for the participants and complete injury and/or incident reports, as required.
• Conduct Crisis Response Drills, Fire Drills, and all emergency preparedness procedures.
• Foster positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.
• Drive recreation van on required field trips as may be required.
• Must be available to work four (4) mandatory special events (July 4th, Tree Lighting, Holiday Parade, and St Patrick's Parade).
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License, with a good driving record.
• Must possess or obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Out of School positions only: Child Development Accreditation preferred.
• Applicants applying for positions within the Parks and Recreation Department that involve working with vulnerable populations may be subject to background screening.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AA Degree diploma or above

Job description

EEO Statement

The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services

Non-Smoking

The City of Delray Beach is aNon-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.

Assist in planning, organizing, developing and supervising activities for participants of varying ages. Supervise specified Recreation Leader staff members. Work is performed under general supervision.

This position falls under the direction of Parks and Recreation. Working Special Events on holidays, nights,andweekends will be required. The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Plans, coordinates and supervises various recreational activities, games, programs, field trips, events and sporting activities for age groups between pre-school aged to senior citizens
• Supervise a specified group of participants (adults and children) indoors and outdoors, some with special needs.
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for the participants and complete injury and/or incident reports, as required.
• Conduct Crisis Response Drills, Fire Drills, and all emergency preparedness procedures
• Foster positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.
• Drive recreation van on required field trips as may be required.
• Must be available to work four (4) mandatory special events (July 4th, Tree Lighting, Holiday Parade, and St Patrick's Parade).

• High School Diploma or GED certification.
• At least 2 years of verifiable supervisory experience in childcare, recreation programming or related field

OR

• AA Degree diploma or above
• One (1) year of verifiable supervisory experience in a related or unrelated field.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS

• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License, with a good driving record.
• Must possess or obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification within 30 days of hire

Out of School positions only:

• Child Development Accreditation preferred.

Applicants applying for positions within the Parks and Recreation Department that involve working with vulnerable populations, including children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities, will be required to participate in the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as a condition of employment.

The City of Delray Beach is required by law to utilize the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse) for employment screening purposes, in accordance with Section 435.12, Florida Statutes. Applicants selected for positions covered under this requirement must successfully complete all required background screening procedures prior to employment and may be subject to ongoing screening requirements during their employment.

The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization’s mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public; operate and care for equipment to manufacturer’s specifications and/or within the specified parameters; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.

A comparable combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, bend and stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Works inside in an office environment and outside in various weather conditions.

SELECTION GUIDELINES:

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.