Recreation Aide I (Part-Time, Year Round)

City of Hollywood, Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hollywood, Florida is seeking an entry-level recreation worker to assist at playgrounds and recreation centers. You will support safe, engaging activities, teach games, and help with attendance and equipment management. Shift may include nights/weekends and requires a valid driver's license for off-site events.

You'll work under supervision, gain experience in program planning, and interact with diverse groups to promote wholesome recreation for the community.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of play and recreation activities and ability to coach, supervise and instruct.
• Basic first-aid knowledge.
• Ability to maintain safety and health standards and provide first-aid when needed.
• Ability to establish professional relationships with colleagues, supervisors and the public.

Responsibilities

• Participates, assists and leads in games and other recreation activities.
• Teaches rules and playing skills for team and individual games.
• Maintains safety and health standards at center; provides first-aid to injured persons.
• Keeps and submits records of attendance and use of facilities.
• Issues and picks up athletic equipment.

Skills

Play/ Recreation activities

First-aid knowledge

Safety compliance

Customer relations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year recreation experience

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This is entry level recreation work in assisting at a playground or other recreation areas. The employee in this class assists in a diversified program that will satisfy the patrons of the recreation center. Work extends to responsibility for the participants physical well-being and safety while they are on the playground, in a recreation center, or traveling off-site. The employee is in a position to enlist the confidence and support of the participants in the playground or recreation center by leading wholesome recreation programs for the participants. Work assignments are received during staff meetings. Technical assistance is available in detailed planning of the program and in conducting specialized activities. Work is evaluated and reviewed through observation, review of written reports, and appraisal of the acceptance accorded to the work.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates, assists and leads in games and other recreation activities.
• Teaches rules and playing skills of team and individual games and activities.
• Maintains safety and health standards at center; provides first-aid to injured persons.
• Keeps and submits records of attendance and use of facilities.
• Issues and picks up athletic equipment.
• Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Performs related work as required for this position description only.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

PREFERRED

One (1) year experience in recreation or related field.

Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

NOTE: This position will work varied hours, which may include nights and weekends.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles, rules, materials, equipment requirements, and organization of a variety of play and recreational activities, such as low-organized games, free play activities, team sports, and art and handicraft work, together with the ability to instruct, coach and supervise several such activities.
• Knowledge of play interests and developmental needs of age group.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of first-aid.
• Ability to inspire confidence and enthusiasm and mix readily with various groups and solve problems arising at a play area.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, teens, adults, and the general public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers, and the public.

Required Education and Background Information

Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility. Please note minimum education and experience requirements. Closed competitive positions are open only to employees while open competitive positions are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Evidence of a GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma. Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and/or providing all relevant information at the time of application. Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date.

Veteran's Preference

The City values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes. For additional information, please refer to Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs.

All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.

Applicants who are considered for employment will be required to pay $62.00 for the background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES

• The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;
• The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;
• The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.

As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last yearprior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling [phone].

All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications).

The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.