Recreation Leader PT

City of Deerfield Beach; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Deerfield Beach is seeking a Recreation Programs Lead to manage and supervise a variety of community athletic and recreational activities. You will coordinate events, monitor facilities, and ensure safe, engaging experiences for residents of all ages.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends. CPR/First Aid certification is required or obtained during probation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or must obtain within probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Lead recreational and athletic programs and services in accordance with public interests and needs.
• Coordinate activities programs, specialized recreation programs, or special events.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of athletics programs.
• Check, schedule, maintain, and oversee use of facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain records pertaining to revenue, personnel, inventory and program evaluations.

Skills

Program planning

Public interaction

Leadership

Written communication

Oral communication

Team coordination

Event planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR & First Aid

Job description

Applications to the City of Deerfield Beach are reviewed as received. Early application is encouraged, as this posting may close at any time.

The purpose of this position is to involves lead responsibility for programs, athletics and activities, including supervision of facilities, equipment, and supplies.
This class works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Under Supervision, leads specific recreational and athletic programs and services in accordance with the interests and needs of the public.
• Assist in leading and coordinating activities programs, specialized recreation programs, or special events.
• Assists with set up and break down of athletics programs.
• Checks, schedules, maintains, and oversees use of facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Evaluates equipment and material needs for assigned recreational programs and coordinates the recruitment and procurement of materials as needed and approved.
• Maintains accurate records pertaining to revenue, personnel, inventory, program evaluations, and attendance.
• Assist in enforcing rules and regulations of the facility with the public; updates policies and procedures.
• Assist with facility finances to include daily admissions, class fess, and memberships.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing programs and specialized recreation activities, including arts and crafts, special needs programs, festivals, concerts, fairs, athletic leagues, tournaments, fitness programs, after school programs, dances, clinics, summer day camps, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with a variety of groups and individuals including department and City staff, community groups, volunteers, senior citizens, special needs population and the general public
• Assist in ensuring the safety of all program, activity and event participants and providers by following City policies and procedures and monitoring participants' activity
• Monitors recreation facilities to ensure security, proper working order of equipment, cleanliness of area and other potential maintenance hazards
• Greets visitors to the office and recreational facilities
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Assists in planning and monitoring programs for all ages
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification (or must obtain within probationary period).

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Six (6) months experience working with the public/customer service. Other experience may include clerical or hospitality setting related duties.
• Experience working with recreational programs for youth and adults.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Knowledge of rules and regulations of assigned facility.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and implementing programs and activities.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to organize and give direct leadership for programs and special events.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, co-workers, the general public, community groups, City officials, and other City employees.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to accept, receive, and collect payments, process purchase orders, and maintain inventory.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
  • Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
  • Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.

WORK HOURS:

Work is performed Sunday-Saturday with varied shifts/hours between 7:00am-10:00pm. (May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business/program needs of the City. Hours may change based on operational needs.)

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

The City of Deerfield Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Note: During emergency conditions, all City employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as hurricane, or other emergency situations and are expected to perform emergency service duties.

The City of Deerfield Beach values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

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