Recreation Leader (Part-Time)

City of Lauderhill; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lauderhill is seeking a recreation facility support supervisor to provide clerical and public-facing assistance in city recreation facilities. Under supervision, you will supervise others and help with daily operations.

Responsibilities include opening/closing facilities, answering questions, maintaining records, basic first aid, and ensuring safety. The position requires a high school diploma and up to two years of related experience; a Bachelor's degree can substitute.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; up to two years' experience or training; or an equivalent combination.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for previous experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Opens and closes recreation facilities; prepares facilities and equipment for public use.
• Trains, schedules, assigns work, and supervises staff.
• Answers phones; greets facility users and addresses concerns.
• Monitors activities; enforces rules; administers first aid for minor injuries.
• Maintains files and records; handles money receipts.
• Assists customers on use of equipment and safety issues.
• Performs light maintenance and custodial duties.
• Prepares periodic reports and logs documenting activities.

Skills

Supervisory

Clerical

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree may substitute for experience

Job description

Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to provide clerical and general support for recreational activities in City recreation facilities, and supervise others in same. Employees in this classification perform supervisory, clerical and recreational support work. Position is responsible for performing minor maintenance of equipment, answering questions from public, maintaining records, opening/closing facilities, supervising subordinates, and other general support activities. Performs related work as directed.

• Opens and closes recreation facilities; prepares facilities and equipment for public use; reports any problems to supervisor.
• Performs supervisory functions such as training, scheduling, assigning work, setting standards, reviewing work, counseling, and disciplining.
• Answers phones; meets and greets facility users, answers questions and addresses concerns.
• Monitors activities; enforces rules and regulations; administers first aid for minor injuries.
• Manages office; maintains files and records; collects and receipts for money.
• Assists and advises customers on proper use of equipment and safety issues.
• Maintains supplies and materials; performs light maintenance and custodial duties.
• Prepares periodic reports and logs documenting activities and events.

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by up to two (2) years previous experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; Bachelor's degree may substitute for previous experience and training.

Special Requirements

• First Aid / CPR certification preferred
• Valid Florida State Driver's License

Supplemental Questions

Applicant Screening

Due to the volume of applications the City receives, every applicant meeting the minimum qualifications cannot be guaranteed an interview. Applicants are selected for an interview based on education and work experience most closely matching the requirements of the position and may undergo additional selection and screening processes which may include an evaluation of training and experience, and written, oral and performance-based testing.

Drug and alcohol testing is conducted based upon City policy, Federal, State and Local requirements. The City of Lauderhill is an E-Verify employer.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: This class description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Lauderhill and an employee and is subject to change by the City as its needs and requirements change. The City of Lauderhill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Lauderhill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City's hiring process. Certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.

Data Utilization

Requires the ability to calculate, compute, summate, and/or tabulate data and/or information. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.

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 operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude

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

Mathematical Aptitude

Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Functional Reasoning

Requires ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Involves routine work according to clearly prescribed standard practices, with some latitude for independent judgment.

Situational Reasoning

Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent changes.

Physical Ability

Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate depths. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate textures. Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.

Environmental Factors

Tasks may risk exposure to temperature extremes, strong odors, toxic agents/chemicals, smoke, wetness, humidity, animals/wildlife, disease and/or pathogens, violence, bright/dim light, noise extremes, vibrations, machinery, and dusts or pollen.

Performs related duties as directed.