Recreation Assistant

City of Dania Beach; Florida; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community in South Florida as part of a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing recreational activities. This role offers a chance to contribute to the community by monitoring facilities, organizing events, and ensuring a safe environment for participants. The City of Dania Beach values professional growth and offers various training opportunities, making it an ideal place for individuals looking to develop their careers. With flexible hours and a supportive team, you can make a real difference while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance. Embrace this opportunity to grow and thrive in a welcoming environment!

Benefits

In-house training programs

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Monitor recreation facility and assist in organizing activities.
• Collect registrations and maintain records for programs.
• Perform routine custodial and maintenance work.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Standard Office Systems

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 in Dania Beach!

The City of Dania Beach is committed to developing our team members. We offer a range of opportunities to help you grow professionally, including numerous in-house training programs and tuition reimbursement for full-time employees after completing probation. 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!

Discover Excellent Benefits with the City of Dania Beach!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Monitors a recreation facility and activities during assigned hours.
2. Assists in planning, organizing, promoting and administering diversified recreational and social activities and programs, in assigned areas, while maintaining order and discipline.
3. Issues equipment to participants and is responsible for care and return.
4. 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.
5. Prepares reports and maintains simple records.
6. Opens and closes the recreational programming facilities according to established events and program schedules.
7. Collects registrations and monies from participants registering for programs or attending programs; maintains appropriate records regarding registrations and monies received.
8. Checks in registered participants and guests to the facility; performs data entry tasks in entering registered and new participants in scheduled programs.
9. Assists in supporting appropriate staffing initiatives; assists where needed to ensure programs are conducted in accordance with established time frames.
10. Monitors participants’ actions and activities to ensure adherence to standard and established safety policies, procedures, guidelines, and operating requirements.
11. 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.
12. Responds to inquiries regarding program specifics from various entities, e.g., parents, program participants, children, program staff and the public.
13. Assists and attends meetings.
14. Assists with establishing and organizing departmental programs, schedules and filing systems.
15. Performs routine clerical tasks requiring use of standard automated office systems, e.g., computers, telephones, facsimile machines, photocopiers, calculators, adding machines.
16. Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.

What's required: (Minimum Requirements)

1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. 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, must be able to obtain a Florida driver’s license within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

What's preferred: (Desired Requirements)

1. Previous experience working with children.
2. Available to work flexible hours Monday - Friday 4 pm - 9 pm, weekends from 9 am - 6 pm, sometimes up to 1:00 am depending on rentals. Days may vary as needed.