Recreation Attendant

City of Haines City; Haines City (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Haines City is seeking a clerical support role within the Recreation Division to handle registrations, payments, and general office tasks. Under supervision, you will assist with customer service, data entry, and file management in a busy recreation program setting.

Required First Aid/CPR certifications, and strong communication skills. The position involves working in office and outdoor environments and requires a Florida Class E driver's license for some duties.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles and practices of recreation and group activities.
• First Aid and CPR certifications are required.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, campers, parents/guardians, businesses and the general public.
• Ability to create, implement, and oversee activities and events.

Responsibilities

• Perform general clerical duties to support the Recreation Division, including answering phones, taking registrations, processing applications and payments, creating payment and programming spreadsheets, and filing.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Event planning

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

***Position open until October 08, 2026***

The City of Haines City is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for all positions equally without regard to their race, sex, age, color, religion, creed, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The City of Haines City is a Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants who complete the initial screening process will be required to complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical. Police Department applicants will also be required to take a Polygraph Examination. All information provided by an applicant will be verified for truthfulness and accuracy if a conditional offer of employment is made. Applications and other submitted documents are considered public records.

Salary range is provided to show the min to max compensation for a position. It is not the basis for or guarantee of a starting salary.

Position Function:

Under the direct supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, performs duties necessary to support the Recreation Division by completing general clerical duties.

Essential Duties:

1. Performs duties necessary to support the Recreation Division by completing general clerical duties. Duties include, but are not limited to, answering telephones, taking and recording registrations, customer service, application processing, taking and processing payments, creating payment and programming spreadsheets, and filing.
2. Responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
3. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Environment:

Duties are primarily performed within an office and outdoor environment or setting. Possible exposure to dust, mold, and allergens; noise; inclement weather; and electrical hazards.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience normally obtained through the completion of a curriculum resulting in either a High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not required.

• First Aid and CPR Certifications are required.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of recreation and group activities.

• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, campers, parents and/or guardians, businesses, and the general public is essential.

• Ability to create, implement, and oversee activities and events.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a Valid Florida Class E driver's license.

• Must pass applicable pre-employment testing and background and credit checks.

• Must be able to pass the State required background check for persons working with children.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

This position may be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.