Recreation Aide II

City of Greenacres; Florida; On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Greenacres seeks an Operations Assistant to support Community Center rentals, programs, and events. You will collect payments, assist with setup and breakdown, and interact with customers daily.

Responsibilities include handling inquiries, marketing events, coordinating room rentals, performing safety checks, supporting special events, and maintaining inventory and cleanliness. Flexible hours including evenings and weekends are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
• Minimum one year of experience working with various groups in a community center, recreation, or office/retail setting.
• Minimum one year of cash handling experience.
• First Aid and CPR certification within six months of employment.
• Bilingual; English and Spanish/Creole preferred.
• Civic Rec or RecTrac experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with customer service for rentals, events, classes, and recreational programs and activities.
• Market all events and activities to the public.
• Receive and reconcile payments daily.
• Coordinate room and pavilion rentals.
• Open/close procedures and facility checklists.
• Assist with all special events; set-up, breakdown, marketing.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Cash handling experience

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Florida Driver’s License

Job description

The City of Greenacres offers:

Minimum: $16.18 per hour

Six (6) months of additional experience over minimum requirements: $16.77 per hour

One (1) year of additional experience over minimum requirements: $17.38 per hour

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City ofGreenacres. You must be able to meet the minimum following requirements:

• Must have graduated from an accredited high school, or have obtained a State of Florida G.E.D. certificate or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license.
• Must be of good moral character.
• Must submit to a post-offer physical examination, drug screen and Level II fingerprinting. The offer of employment will be contingent on the results of testing and/or examinations.

• A minimum of three (3) professional/personal references must be provided.

• H.S. Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate
• College Diploma (if applicable)
• Veterans Preference documentation (if applicable)
• Military DD214 Form (if applicable)
• Military Discharge Certificate (if applicable)

Position Summary:

Assists with the Community Center operations related to rental facilities, recreational activities, classes and programs. Collects payments, assists with facility set-up/breakdown and special events, and interacts with customers on a daily basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties listed are intended to serve as an example of the typical functions performed. They are not exclusive or all-inclusive and will vary with assignments.

• Assists with customer service; phone calls, inquiries, walk-ins related to rentals, events, classes, and recreational programs and activities.

• Markets all events and activities to the public.
• Receives various types of payments and reconciles those payments daily.
• Reviews daily schedules and implements appropriate room set-up or breakdown required.
• Coordinates room and pavilion rentals.
• Conducts Community Center opening and closing procedures and records completed responsibilities on the facility checklist.
• Assists with all special events; set-up, breakdown, marketing, etc.

• Work flexible hours to include evenings, weekends, holidays, and all major City events.
• Assists with minor custodial duties (sweeping, emptying trash, mopping, vacuuming, etc.), as requested.
• Conducts facility, field, basketball court, playground and pavilion usage checks; supervises/observes rentals and reports findings to Supervisors; and opens/closes park gates, field gates and restrooms, as requested.
• Gathers information to complete performance measures tracking.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Ensures programs run smoothly and handles any emergency situations and discipline problems that may arise.
• Ensures safety, security, and cleanliness of facility (interior and exterior), equipment and vehicles, and reports any issues and/or damages.
• Communicates to appropriate program supervisor any problem, conflict or customer concern that may arise.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Sports rules and regulations and ability to execute them as needed.
• Basic programming for specific activities, sports, arts & crafts, etc.
• Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
• Cash and credit card handling experience.

Ability to:

• Pass and maintain the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Clearinghouse Level II background check.
• Handle various situations simultaneously, in a noisy and busy environment, or while operating a motor vehicle.
• Work with a diverse population.
• Perform light maintenance and custodial duties.
• Learn and implement policies, procedures, rules and regulations as needed.
• Conduct pre-trip inspection and operate city vehicles on all roadways in a variety of weather conditions.
• Administer Basic First Aid as needed and CPR in an emergency.
• Maintain a courteous and professional demeanor.
• Maintain high standards for professional and ethical conduct.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, public agencies, vendors and the general public.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Follow safety rules and regulations of the City and the Department.
• Support the Department and City’s Mission, Values and Goals.

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• One (1) year experience working with various groups in a community center, recreation or office/retail setting.
• One (1) year of cash handling experience.
• First Aid and basic CPR certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Bilingual; fluent in English and Spanish/Creole preferred.
• Civic Rec or RecTrac experience preferred.