Recreation Assistant

City-of-Dania-Beac; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dania Beach is seeking a Recreation Assistant to monitor a recreation facility and coordinate municipal programs. You will assist in planning, promoting, and administering diverse activities, and handle registrations and reports.

You'll open/close facilities, ensure safety, perform clerical tasks, and support staffing and special events. A valid Florida driver’s license is required, with flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and must obtain Florida license within 30 days of hire.
• Preferred: 1 year of experience working with children.
• Preferred: experience in municipal parks, schools, specific sports, arts, or aquatic programs.
• Flexible hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays 5 pm–9 pm; Saturdays 9 am–5 pm; Sundays 10 am–2 pm; may be up to 1:00 am for rentals/events.

Responsibilities

• Monitors a recreation facility and activities during assigned hours.
• Assist in planning, organizing, promoting and administering diversified recreational and social activities and programs.
• Issues equipment to participants and is responsible for care and return.
• Maintains involvement in various phases of municipal recreation activities including environmental education, social, athletic, arts, special events and other programs.
• Prepares reports and maintains simple records.
• Opens and closes facilities according to schedules.
• Collects registrations and monies; maintains records.
• Checks in participants and guests; data entry for registrations.
• Assists with staffing initiatives and ensures programs run on time.
• Monitors safety policies and procedures.
• Performs custodial and maintenance tasks; may include parking meter maintenance.
• Responds to inquiries about program specifics.
• Assists with meetings and departmental program organization.
• Performs routine clerical tasks using standard office systems.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join the Dania Beach Team and Make a Difference!

Are you ready to contribute to a thriving community in one of South Florida's most dynamic cities? Dania Beach, Broward County’s first city, is undergoing a renaissance, and we’re looking for motivated and passionate individuals to join our team. Discover the unique charm and pioneering spirit that defines our City.

Grow Your Career with Us at Dania Beach!

The City of Dania Beach is committed to developing our team members. We aim to work closely with you to enhance your skills and advance your career, ensuring you have the support and resources needed to succeed and thrive within our dynamic organization. Grow with us and become a part of our vibrant community!

Position Summary

The City of Dania Beach is committed to employing a talented and diverse workforce. We are currently seeking a Recreation Assistant who will monitor a recreation facility or other municipal recreation activities as assigned. The candidate will assist in organizing and coordinating various segments of municipal recreation programs and services. The person within this classification serves at assigned municipal recreation facilities or assigned recreation program and works in accordance with established guidelines, policies, procedures and instructions. The Recreation Assistant will provide assistance in recreational and educational activities and programs and special events. Work assignments could vary daily based on operational needs. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to the growth and development of the City of Dania Beach,

• Monitors a recreation facility and activities during assigned hours.
• Assist in planning, organizing, promoting and administering diversified recreational and social activities and programs, in assigned areas, while maintaining order and discipline.
• Issues equipment to participants and is responsible for care and return.
• Maintains involvement in various phases of a variety of municipal recreation activities including environmental education, social, athletic, arts, special events and other recreational programs and services.
• Prepares reports and maintains simple records.
• Opens and closes the recreational programming facilities according to established events and program schedules.
• Collects registrations and monies from participants registering for programs or attending programs; maintains appropriate records regarding registrations and monies received.
• Checks in registered participants and guests to the facility; performs data entry tasks in entering registered and new participants in scheduled programs.
• Assists in supporting appropriate staffing initiatives; assists where needed to ensure programs are conducted in accordance with established time frames.
• Monitors participants’ actions and activities to ensure adherence to standard and established safety policies, procedures, guidelines, and operating requirements.
• Performs routine custodial and maintenance work about the area in maintaining clean and safe facilities and in care and maintenance of equipment; may include parking meter maintenance.
• Responds to inquiries regarding program specifics from various entities, e.g., parents, program participants, children, program staff and the public.
• Assists and attends meetings.
• Assists with establishing and organizing departmental programs, schedules and filing systems.
• Performs routine clerical tasks requiring use of standard automated office systems, e.g., computers, telephones, facsimile machines, photocopiers, calculators, adding machines.
• Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.

What's required: (Minimum Requirements)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and must maintain it throughout employment without any restrictions affecting job requirements. If the driver’s license is out of state, you must be able to obtain a Florida driver’s license within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

What's preferred: (Desired Requirements)

• One (1) year previous experience working with children
• Previous experience working in municipal parks, schools, specific sports, arts, or aquatic programs
• Available to work flexible hours Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 5 pm - 9 pm, Saturdays 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday 10 am - 2 pm. Sometimes the person may be requested to work up to 1:00 am depending on rentals and events.