RECREATION AIDE (PART-TIME)

Miami Gardens; Miami Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Miami Gardens is seeking staff to supervise and lead recreation activities for diverse age groups in a park setting. You will help implement after-school programs and camps, perform custodial and maintenance tasks, and interact with the public to explain park rules and facilities.

Applicants should be able to meet safety requirements, report incidents clearly, provide basic first aid when needed, and perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of community recreational activities.
• Experience working with children.
• Some knowledge of grounds maintenance techniques and equipment.
• Knowledge of preparing ball fields for sport activities is not required but familiarity helps.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and leads various age groups in recreation activities and events.
• Assists with after-school programs, camps, and family/adult programs at a park/recreation center.
• Performs custodial work and maintenance of facilities and grounds.
• Goes to the public to provide information about park facilities and regulations.
• Reports accidents/incidents clearly and promptly.
• Renders basic first aid when needed.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Experience with children

Public interaction

Physical endurance

Ability to follow instructions

First aid basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Employees in this class are responsible for children in a recreation (camp setting) and/or athletics setting. Require to perform a variety of manual tasks of a light to moderately heavy nature which are necessary to properly maintain and operate public parks, playgrounds, different sports fields/courts and concession areas. Work requires meeting the general public and following prescribed departmental rules in providing for their needs. All work is done according to standardized and prescribed policies, rules and regulations. Work may occasionally be performed under adverse weather conditions.

NOTE: This is NOT a seasonal summer position.

This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

Duties

• Organizes and leads various age groups in general recreation activities such as games, arts & crafts, and special events as assigned by Recreation District Supervisor and Recreation Supervisor.
• Helps with the implementation of an after-school program, camps, family/adult programs at a park/recreation center.
• Performs custodial work as needed. Helps with the cleanliness and maintenance of buildings, tables, BBQ grills, utility installations, equipment, grounds, sport courts, trails, restrooms, playgrounds, athletic fields, and other areas;
• Meets with the public and gives information regarding the various park facilities and the rules and regulations regarding their use; gives information regarding park recreational activities.
• Reports all accidents/incidents in a clear and concise manner.
• Renders basic first aid.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of community recreational activities.
• Experience working with children.
• Some knowledge of the techniques and equipment of grounds and building maintenance work.
• Knowledge of lining, dragging and preparing ball fields for sport activities.
• Ability to meet the public effectively to give information regarding park facilities and regulations and to ensure the safety and welfare of visitors.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and to keep records.
• Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform moderately heavy manual labor out-of-doors and occasionally under adverse weather conditions.

Education & Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ten (10) months of recreation experience required.
• First Aid/CPR certified preferred; applicants not certified must obtain certification within six months of employment.
• Ten (10) months of experience in light grounds maintenance preferred; or any equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.
• Must have valid Florida driver's license.

Physical Demands

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. 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 walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office and moderately loud in other areas of the parks. The employee is expected to use standard office equipment and common recreation equipment.