Recreation Leader

City of Dunedin; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dunedin is seeking a Recreation Leader to implement and supervise recreational programs, ensuring compliance with City policies and safety regulations. You will assist in planning, promotion, and supervision of volunteers and part-time staff, reporting to the Recreation Coordinator.

The role includes coordinating with other departments, preparing publicity materials, and maintaining program records while ensuring a safe, engaging environment for participants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assists with before/after school Programs, Summer Camps & Other Child Care Programs.
• Supervises all activities and disciplines youth participants as appropriate; maintains communications with parents/guardian regarding children's behavior and participation.
• Assists with the planning, scheduling and promotion of creative recreational programming.

Job description

General Statement of Job

Under supervision, implements and supervises recreational programs, ensuring compliance with all City policies, procedures and safety regulations at all times. Assists in program planning and promotion, and in the supervision of subordinate volunteers and part-time/temporary employees. Reports to the Recreation Coordinator.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

The duties recorded below are representative of the duties of the class and are not intended to cover all the duties performed by incumbent(s) of any particular position.

• Assists with before/after school Programs, Summer Camps & Other Child Care Programs.
• Supervises all activities and disciplines youth participants as appropriate; maintains communications with parents/guardian regarding children's behavior and participation.
• Assists with the planning, scheduling and promotion of creative recreational programming that meets the leisure needs of assigned community.
• Processes program registration; accepts receipts and records program fees and other revenues.
• Presents and/or supervises recreational programming in assigned area(s).
• Coordinates programs and activities with other City departments, agencies, community organizations and the public as appropriate.
• Sets up chairs, tables, equipment, etc., and/or decorates rooms/facility for programs, special events and activities.
• Assists in coordinating and supervising the use of facilities by outside groups and individuals.
• Ensures that all City policies, procedures and safety regulations are followed at all times.
• Maintains an environment that protects the health and safety of all program participants.
• Administers prescribed medications as required; administers CPR and First Aid as necessary.
• Assists in evaluating all programs for effectiveness and value to the recreation program.
• Provides information regarding programming to the public through the preparation and distribution of effective publicity materials.
• Receives and responds to public inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance.
• Ensures the availability of required supplies and equipment; orders and maintains a supply inventory.
• Compiles data for and prepares required records and reports.

Additional Job Functions

• Performs routine office work as required, including but not limited to answering the telephone, typing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, attending meetings, entering computer data, etc.
• Participates in facility maintenance duties as required, including custodial, grounds keeping and maintenance tasks.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Training & Experience

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent; applicants may also be in good standing to graduate during the current school year.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Special Requirements

Requires certification in CPR and First Aid or must obtain within six (6) months of hire.

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Requires Pinellas County Licensing Board Classes/Certification for Before/After School Program which must begin within 90 days of hire date.

Requires other special training, certifications or licenses as applicable to assigned area(s) of supervision.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Knowledge of Work

Has thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of the City of Dunedin as they pertain to the performance of essential duties of the Recreation Leader. Is knowledgeable in the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and, responsibilities of the position. Is able to assist in the planning and implementation of creative programming for various ages. Understands specific City and county ordinances as they apply to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Is able to work under moderately stressful conditions related to balancing multiple projects within the constraints of time available, personnel capabilities, financial resources, and political considerations. Is able to react professionally at all times, dealing with sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy. Is able to train, assist, motivate and provide leadership to volunteers and employees. Is able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision. Has the ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities. Is able to read and interpret various materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job. Is able to assemble information and make written reports and records in a concise, clear and effective manner. Has knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, vocabulary and spelling. Has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations. Has knowledge of and skill in the use of modern office equipment, including computers. Knows how to maintain effective relationships with personnel of other departments, professionals and members of the public through contact and cooperation. Clearly understands any occupational hazards and adheres to all safety precautions inherent in performing the essential functions of the work.

Data Utilization

Requires the ability to arrange, compare, count, differentiate, measure and/or sort data and/or information. Includes judging whether readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics are similar to or divergent from prescribed standards, procedures or routines.

Human Interaction

Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Utilization

Requires the ability to use, operate and/or handle equipment such as a computer, copier, calculator, telephone, hand and yard tools, and various special equipment according to assigned area(s) of programming.

Verbal Aptitude

Requires the ability to use a variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude

Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; to calculate decimals and percentages; may require the ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions.

Functional Reasoning

Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, teaching and leadership. Ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches to and techniques to problem resolution.

Situational Reasoning

Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability

Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-50 pounds). May require the ability to perform and/or demonstrate various physical skills involved in recreational programming. Office tasks require a small amount of physical effort in sedentary to light work involving moving from one area of the office to another; some positions require sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as data entry, filing and/or the use of office equipment or supplies.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require visual and auditory perception and discrimination as well as oral communications ability.

Environmental Factors

Some tasks may require exposure to adverse weather conditions, temperature extremes, wetness/humidity, dust, pollen, smoke, harsh chemicals/cleaning agents, equipment hazards, communicable disease, strong odors.

The City of Dunedin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

This position is not eligible for benefits. To view more on benefits, please visit the City's benefits page.