Recreation Aide II (Part-Time, Year Round)

City of Hollywood, Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hollywood is seeking staff to assist and lead a range of recreation activities in our indoor/outdoor facilities. You will help ensure participant safety, supervise activities, and maintain equipment and records.

Required is a high school diploma or GED plus 40-hour childcare training; driver’s license and background checks are also required. Preference for experience in a licensed after-school program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of Department of Children’s and Families 40-hour childcare training within probation.
• One year experience in a Licensed After School program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist a variety of recreation activities.
• Maintain order and enforce facility rules.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

40-hour DCF childcare training

Licensed After School program experience (preferred)

Tools

CPR/AED & First Aid (required within 90 days)

Valid Driver’s License

Background check & driving record

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

This is recreation work assisting with a variety of recreation activities in an indoor and/or outdoor recreation center or facility. This position is responsible for the participant’s physical well-being and safety while they are on the playground, in a recreation center, or traveling off-site. The employee enlists 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 and by reviewing written reports.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates, assists, and leads a variety of recreation activities.
• Maintains order and enforces rules and regulations at the recreational facilities.
• 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.
• Configuring facility classrooms to support indoor activities and events. This may include moving tables, chairs, storage units, equipment, and supplies around a room to support the activity/program/event.
• Performs related work as required for this position description only.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Required:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent plus successful completion of the Department of Children’s and Families 40‑hour training for childcare personnel working in facilities servicing only school age children (transcript must be provided). This 40‑hour training must be successfully completed within the employee’s probationary period.

Preferred:

One (1) year experience in a Licensed After School program is preferred.

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

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Pediatric and Adult CPR/AED & First Aid or must obtain within 90 days of employment
• 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 applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws, standards and requirements as related to child welfare, education, childcare facilities administration, public assistance, and health services
• 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 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 to mix readily with various groups, and to solve problems arising at a play area.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, teens, and adults and the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers, and the public.

Ability to represent the City effectively and positively in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation/gender identity.

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 City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees. Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions:

• 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 year prior 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.