Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting. Mission: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride Vision: To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization. CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work! Closing: Continuous Salary: $14.09 hourly rate Job Summary: Are you looking for a fun Summer Job? The city of Largo has openings now that will Pay you to Play all summer long! This position is responsible for creating positive experiences for all ages and abilities in the recreation facility. May be scheduled to oversee specific areas with various duties to aid members and guests. May be responsible for general concession operations, facility and equipment cleaning/maintenance, and compliance with standards set by the Health Department. The position reports to an assigned supervisor. Work Schedule: Hours and shifts vary for this position from week to week and may include weekends, evenings, and holidays. Assignment: The weekly schedule is determined on an as-needed basis and can range from no hours to up to 40 hours. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay. Leadership Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture Management Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities Follows suggested procedures to ensure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance Technical Greets patrons, ensuring they have paid the appropriate fee and that they have a safe and enjoyable experience Develops and maintains a professional relationship with patrons by providing personal attention throughout their visit Ensures that safety measures are observed; responds to emergencies as required and maintains accurate accident and incident reports Keeps storage areas clean and orderly; moves broken equipment to storage areas until repaired; communicates equipment needs to supervisor Remains familiar with current facility programs and maintains copies of communication and marketing material Reports all maintenance issues immediately to the supervisor and assists with minor repairs or preventive maintenance on equipment; daily maintenance of the facility is required; wiping down and sanitizing equipment continuously Facility Answers questions about fitness equipment, fitness programs, fitness memberships, and personal training opportunities Provides instruction to patrons on the proper use of all equipment in the facility and may conduct orientation sessions for new users; monitors the fitness center to ensure a smooth flow for patrons throughout their workouts; monitors all cardio equipment for time limits, especially if there is a waiting list Oversees and monitors the fitness center, gymnasium, functional training room, walking track, restrooms, classrooms, and second-floor activity Assists with set-up and tear-down of activity areas and classrooms; monitors restrooms for cleanliness, graffiti, and vandalism Party Before each event, complete a walk-through and visual inspection of the playground, pool, outdoor shelter, and party room for safety hazards, trash removal, cleaning or sanitizing equipment Provides direction to children on the proper and safe use of the structure and pool amenities; monitors the age-appropriate areas of the structure and pool amenities and ensures compliance; ensures that all children are wearing socks when using the indoor playground; makes visual counts of children on the different levels of the playground structure and pool amenities to monitor safe play and appropriate behavior May need to communicate with parents if a child is not following the rules of the playground and pool amenities Provides customer service and hospitality to parties at the facility and pool; tasks will include issuing wristbands, decorating, serving food, and contract details Snack Bar Provides front-line customer service to patrons May assist with crowd control and enforcing facility rules and policies Completes opening and closing checklist at the beginning and end of each shift Follows cleaning checklist daily as assigned for equipment, sweeping, cleaning of tables and chairs in the patron area, and daily trash removal Correctly operates all equipment; maintains cleanliness of all food handling areas and follows food handling procedures Assists with inventory control duties such as completing inventory sheets and restocking merchandise filling and tying party balloons Van Driver Drives registered participants to and from trip destinations Assists participants on and off the van Using the provided roster ensures that only registered participants attend the trip Provides customer service to participants while on the trip Aquatics ensures safety on pool decks and surrounding pool areas assists with enforcing facility riles and policies monitor gates and restrooms and height requirement for slides assist with keeping the pool and it's facility clean and organized Team Skills Supports honest and transparent decision-making Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same Performs related work as required. EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS: As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Must be at least 16 years old Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) first aid is required within six months; training is provided Facility Experience working in a recreation or fitness facility preferred Party Experience in a recreation setting, customer service, or childcare programs preferred Snack Bar Experience working with the public or in a food handling position preferred Florida Department of Health Safe Food Handling Training preferred; training is provided Van Driver Valid Driver’s License Aquatics ability to swim follow verbal and written instruction experience working at a pool preferred the ability to work with guests of all ages ability to effectively communicate safety and pool rules to guests Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent customer service skills Have the ability to: work with patrons of all ages, from youth through senior citizens communicate effectively enforce operating policies and procedures in an effective and courteous manner do minor equipment repairs or report service issues work independently Must have an outgoing personality Must be dependable and prompt for assigned shifts Facility Have a working knowledge of fitness equipment and proper technique Party Have the ability to work a flexible schedule (variety of days and times that will change from week to week) take initiative and prioritize tasks focus on where children are and what they are doing follow both verbal and written instructions concentrate on detail May need to ask disruptive children to leave the facility and use tact and diplomacy to communicate behavior issues and consequences to parents May need to process payments at the front desk Snack Bar Working knowledge of: point of sale system all equipment in the concession Health Department standards for food handling all menu items and pricing Ability to: operate a point-of-service sales system or cash register provide the correct change when something is purchased with cash take credit card payments accurately and efficiently accurately count start-up and ending monies and reconcile the cash drawer take patron orders in a quick and efficient manner operate equipment in concession Van Driver Ability to operate a motor vehicle WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Work Environment: 90% indoors and 10% outdoors, which may include driving. Aquatics attendant - 10% indoor, 90% outdoor. Physical Requirements: Requires a considerable amount of walking around, standing for long periods, bending, crouching, stooping, lifting, and carrying supplies and equipment. May be required to set up or move tables and chairs as part of daily cleaning or special event set up. Sensory Requirements: Ability to talk and listen to patron requests. Ability to use hands to prepare food or operate equipment. Hand-eye coordination to operate the cash system, handle money, and make change. Good vision is necessary to operate equipment, and must be able to adjust focus. Driving: Van Driver requires occasional driving and a valid Florida Driver’s License. Technology: Point of Service Equipment, computer, printer, phones, and snack bar equipment. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Yes - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive) No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING Yes - CREDIT CHECK No - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE: As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC, and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data. The City of Largo a great place to work, naturally! Largo is the third-largest city in Pinellas County and the fourth largest in the Tampa Bay area. Conveniently located near world-class beaches and attractions in a picturesque natural setting, Largo offers a great quality of life for residents with affordable housing and entertainment, an engaged and active community along with safe and attractive streets. The City Parks system is made up of nearly 500 acres of green space including 20 parks, 11 miles of walking trails and many opportunities to canoe, kayak, and paddleboard. About the Organization The organization serves over 80 thousand residents and four thousand businesses by providing superior services that inspire community pride. The organization is made up of 12 departments with a shared strategic focus on sustainability, public health & safety, and community pride. Largo is committed to building a High-Performance Organization (HPO) model to intentionally support flexibility, resiliency, and leadership capacity at all levels of the organization. HPO empowers individuals to participate in meaningful projects and initiatives to promote employee and community engagement. As a national Top Workplace winner three years in a row, the City of Largo is proud of our innovative, collaborative, and passionate workforce. Team members enjoy competitive compensation, professional and personal development, generous benefits and leave packages, and work-life balance. A family-friendly atmosphere, tree-lined streets, and award-winning parks just begin to define the community we serve. The City of Largo prides itself on living up to its vision of being the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay, Naturally! To learn more about the organization, please watch the City of Largo Values video. About our Benefits Team members enjoy competitive compensation, professional and personal development, generous benefits, leave packages, and a flexible work life balance. Largo provides medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as wellness benefits. Additional benefits include flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) along with paid life insurance and AD&D coverage. Supplemental life is offered at additional cost. Full-time team members are enrolled in a Defined Contribution Plan 401(a) with a generous 6% City match. Public Safety team members covered by IAFF (Fire) and PBA (Police) have plan provisions outlined in each union agreement. All team members are eligible to open an optional Deferred Compensation 457(b) and/or Roth 457(b). Benefits also include 11 paid leave days and 24 hour full access to fitness centers. Continuous learning is supported through tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities. For more information on the City of Largo Employee Benefits offerings, please review our Largo Lifeline.