Recreation Leader I PT

Homestead, City of (FL); Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Homestead is seeking a part-time Recreation Assistant to coordinate and lead city park programs and events, including sports, games, and leisure activities.

Responsibilities include assisting with planning, registration processing, and maintaining safety and order at facilities. A high school diploma, basic computer skills, and a Florida driver’s license are required; a background check will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalency.
• Some experience and knowledge in organized recreational and sports activities.
• Must have basic computer knowledge (MS Word, Quattro-Pro, Excel, etc.).
• Must possess and demonstrate good organizational skills.
• Must have good written and verbal skills.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• As a condition of hire, applicants must undergo a comprehensive fingerprint-based background screen for statewide and national criminal history records (i.e., a Level II background check).

Responsibilities

• Conducts and directs planned recreational program activities at City parks; performs related tasks as required.
• Performs along with facility attendants’ work in the maintenance and care of park grounds and property, including ball-field maintenance.
• May assist and/or supervise facility attendants in the maintenance and care of park grounds and property.
• May assist with the planning and coordinating of recreational activities.
• Ensures the safety of assigned equipment and participants.
• May prepare reports, spreadsheets, surveys, and/or special recreation project work as requested.
• Answers telephone, screens calls, takes and relays messages and information.
• Greets and assists visitors.
• Receive and process registration paperwork for various classes, leagues, facility rentals, memberships, permits, etc.

Skills

Judgment

Quality of Work

Reliability

Safety

Technical Capability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Quattro-Pro

Excel

Job description

General Functions

Responsible for conducting a variety of planned recreational programs and events at City parks such as outdoor or sporting events, games, and leisure activities. Work includes a variety of tasks that require the application of independent judgment and knowledge of regulations and procedures set by policy.

Reports To

• Recreation Coordinator
• Recreation Programmer
• Recreation Leader II

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts and/or directs planned recreational program activities at City parks; performs related tasks as required.
• Performs along with facility attendant’s work in the maintenance and care of park grounds and property, including ball-field maintenance.
• May assist and/or supervise facility attendants in the maintenance and care of park grounds and property.
• May assist with the planning and coordinating of recreational activities.
• Ensures the safety of assigned equipment and participants.
• May prepare reports, spreadsheets, surveys, and/or special recreation project work as requested.
• Answers telephone, screens calls, takes and relays messages and information.
• Greets and assists visitors.
• Receive and process registration paperwork for various classes, leagues, facility rentals, memberships, permits, etc.
• Organizes and schedules meetings and events.
• Creates and maintains files for order and retrieval.
• May prepare correspondence, forms, reports, records, requisitions, memoranda and other materials.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

All of the above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. This description is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Type of Appointment/Work hours

• Part-time in-person position.
• Work less than the standard workweek, which is forty (40) hours of work per week consisting of five (5) days of eight (8) hours per day. The work day may be varied for the efficient delivery of public service.
• Will be required to work other than the standard workweek on occasion, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalency.
• Some experience and knowledge in organized recreational and sports activities.
• Must have basic computer knowledge (MS Word, Quattro-Pro, Excel, etc.).
• Must possess and demonstrate good organizational skills.
• Must have good written and verbal skills.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• As a condition of hire, applicants must undergo a comprehensive fingerprint-based background screen for statewide and national criminal history records (i.e., a Level II background check).

Physical and Environmental Demands or Conditions

The physical and environmental demands for this position have been listed on the last page of this description. Physical and environmental demands must be met to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

Core Competencies

• Judgment - Sound decisions based on fact; uses logic to solve problems.
• Quality of Work - Performs work thoroughly, accurately, and professionally.
• Reliability - Timely and consistently completes assigned work; consistently reports to work and is punctual.
• Safety - Committed to ensuring a safe environment and complies with applicable safety standards.
• Technical Capability - Applies knowledge to identify issues and works to develop skills; demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, and equipment.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

The employee must successfully pass a background screening process and comply with the City’s Drug-Free Workplace policy. The City will also verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired so the proper completion of Form I-9 is required, which includes the employee providing documents evidencing identity and employment authorization.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Qualifying individuals with disabilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions.

Veteran’s Preference Policy

In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, the City of Homestead complies with Florida law by providing Veterans' Preference in hiring. Qualified applicants, including veterans, spouses, widows/widowers, parents of service members, and current reserve or National Guard members, may receive hiring priority if they meet minimum qualifications and can perform the duties required. Veterans’ Preference includes additional points on exams, prioritized placement on employment lists, and education waivers for certain qualified individuals. This preference ensures eligible candidates are considered fairly at all stages of the hiring process. For questions, contact the Human Resources Department.