Temporary Recreation Leader

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners; Islamorada (FL); On-site; USD 43,371 - 67,225; Full time

Job summary

The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a dedicated individual for recreation program supervision. The role involves planning engaging activities, ensuring participant safety, and maintaining facilities. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and CPR certification, with strong communication skills.

This position is essential in supporting the community through innovative recreation programs and requires working during summer camps, special events, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Florida Driver's License.
• Ability to follow specific directions and receive feedback.
• Ability to perform clerical or manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and execution of recreation programs.
• Supervise participants and ensure safety.
• Perform general maintenance of facilities.

Skills

Creativity

Socialization skills

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

CPR and First Aid certification

Tools

Light mechanical equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Join a workforce where innovation and teamwork provide support to the community and citizens of Monroe County. Compensation: $43,371.34 - $67,225.56

Responsibilities

• Assists with the planning and execution of recreation programs or school break camps.
• Supervises and assists participants of all ages, plans engaging and enjoyable activities, and ensures facilities and equipment are clean and safe for use.
• Available for Summer Camp, special events, and occasional nights and weekends.
• Assists with implementation of activities, including games, team sports, arts and crafts, music, and life skills.
• Sets up equipment for participants' activities, such as tables, chairs, art supplies, sports gear, and games.
• Ensures participants’ safety.
• Assists with inventory of program supplies.
• Participates, leads and trains children in activities and sports, providing guidance and coaching to participants.
• Provides guidance and coaching to participants.
• Ensures the Team Leader is updated verbally, or in writing, on all activities and is kept informed of any related issues.
• Ensures safe and sanitary conditions at all sites and reports to Team Leader any problems encountered.
• Assists with special events, concerts and other programs.
• Performs general maintenance as needed (e.g., disposing of garbage, or keeping the facility clean).
• Communicates effectively with parents/guardians.
• Assists with field trips and confirms the safety of children during transportation.
• Opens and closes facility and/or park.
• Performs administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, answering phones, and tracking participant attendance.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.
• May be required to work schedules other than those for which they are regularly scheduled in any capacity deemed appropriate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or enrolled in high school if under 18.
• Must be CPR and First Aid certified or must gain certification within 30 days of employment at County expense.
• Strong creativity, socialization skills, and proficiency in oral and written communication are desired for the role.
• A valid Florida Driver's License and a Level 2 Background Check are required.
• Ability to follow specific directions provided by supervisor and receive feedback.
• Ability to perform specific clerical or manual tasks; some typical responsibilities may include copying, maintaining files, or entering data or utilizing light mechanical equipment such as a vehicle, lawn mower, or hand tool or cleaning and maintaining a facility.
• Ability to follow specific procedures that may result in interaction with co‑workers, citizens, or other individuals; ability to make decisions regarding own activities and priorities.
• Ability to work with less than ten co‑workers who are mostly engaged in the same activities.

Physical Demands

• Medium work requiring exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, manual dexterity, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, walking.

Work Environment

Work deals with crisis situations that require an employee to make major decisions involving people, resources, and property. Monroe County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Monroe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, or military service in employment or the provision of services.

Veterans Preference

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in employment by the state and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

EEO Statement

Empleador de Igualdad de Oportunidades: El Condado de Monroe no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, género, religión, edad, discapacidad o servicio militar en el empleo o la prestación de servicios.