Recreation Leader (Youth Programs)

City of Sunny Isles Beach; Florida; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Sunny Isles Beach is seeking an enthusiastic Recreation Support staff member to help plan, organize, promote and lead recreational activities for youth from 18 months to 17 years old. The role includes coaching, mentorship, safety, and daily lesson planning.

Responsibilities include supervising facilities, tracking attendance, and communicating with parents. A high school diploma and experience with children are required; schedule includes nights, weekends, and City-sponsored events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with children.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, and administering activities for ages 18 months to 17 years, including sports, crafts, academics and homework help.
• Coaches, mentors, and oversees positive interaction and development of participants in recreation programs.
• Prepares lesson plans for each day of the assigned program and ensures safe setup and breakdown of activity spaces.
• Supervises recreational areas and enforces facility rules; tracks attendance and provides feedback to participants and parents.

Skills

Childcare techniques

Written & verbal communication

Flexible scheduling

Creative activity planning

Teamwork & mentorship

Task delegation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to assist in developing, organizing, promoting and leading diverse age-appropriate recreational activities across a broad spectrum of programs for ages 18 months to 17 years old.

Position Scope:

This is a support position.

This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent may be required to perform all duties listed and additional, position-specific tasks.

• Assists in planning, developing, and administering activities to include sports, hobbies, drama, team games, arts and crafts, academics, homework help, and other appropriate games and activities for recreational and camp programs.
• Coaches, mentors, and oversees the positive interaction, growth, and development of all program participants and members engaging in various recreation programs.
• Prepares and implements lesson planning for each day of the assigned program.
• Prepares and breaks down the program area for the different activities to ensure safety and security.
• Actively participates in all program activities including special events, games, crafts, and sports.
• Enforces the rules and regulations of the facility and of the given activity.
• Tracks and records the attendance of all participants.
• Conducts assessments and provides feedback to the participant and the parents.
• Maintains adequate inventory of program or recreational activity supplies.
• Administers basic first aid, as necessary.
• Ensures supervisor is updated on all activities and is kept informed of any related issues.
• May perform facility maintenance, i.e., garbage disposal, cleaning up, etc.
• May be responsible for the opening and closing of facilities, in addition to adhering to all checklists, policies and procedures.
• Supervise various recreational areas, including gymnasiums, teen centers, fitness rooms, or other designated spaces.
• Performs any other related job duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of childcare techniques and methods
• Skill in written and oral communication.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with children, adults, and coworkers.
• Ability to work well with children.
• Ability to be friendly and courteous at all times when working with the children, customers, and staff.
• Ability to be creative with activities for the children.
• Ability to delegate tasks to assistants.
• Ability to take direction from supervisory staff.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule on weekdays, weekday evenings, weekends, and City sponsored events. Will also work various day camp programs including days off from school, winter break, spring break, and summer camps., 90% of summer camp program duration.
• Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with children, preferably in a parks and recreation, or similar environment.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Pediatric First Aid certification within three (3) months of hire.
• Child Care 40-hour training through DCF certification required within sixty (60) days of hire.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.

Additional Information:

• There is a one-year probationary period.
• It is the responsibility of the incumbent to maintain their licenses and/or certifications as a job requirement.
• This position is scheduled to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Background screenings are conducted through the Clearinghouse @ https://info.flclearinghouse.com.