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Recreation Leader (YOUTH PROGRAMS) 092022
City of Sunrise Sunrise, FL
Full Time | IT Outsourcing & Consulting 6 Months Ago
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City of Sunrise is Hiring a Recreation Leader (YOUTH PROGRAMS) 092022 Near Sunrise, FL


NATURE OF WORK
 
This classification involves varied recreational and related work in conducting of programs, classes, games, sports and other recreational activities at City parks, recreation centers and related facilities.
 
Incumbents in this classification assist in the leadership of a variety of indoor and outdoor recreational activities for select age groups at an assigned recreation facility. Duties also include maintenance or custodial work and collection of fees and retail sales. Incumbents work with some independence conducting activities with assigned groups within the general program as outlined as superiors. Work is performed under the supervision of a Recreation Supervisor who assigns and reviews work in progress for achievement of desired objectives.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 
 
  • Plans, organizes, and leads various youth programs and classess.
  • Leads a select age group in general organized recreational activities such as team games and sports, arts and crafts, community singing and informal story telling
  • Assists in the issue and collection of such playground equipment as bats, balls or rackets; officiates at athletic events; ensures that practices of fair play are adhered to and keeps score
  • Instructs and explains simple games and sports to participants; instructs some classes in simple arts and crafts such as finger painting or bead work
  • Performs routine maintenance and custodial work such as fixing signs, cleaning bathrooms, removing litter, watering fields and cleaning concession areas during special events as assigned
  • Maintains order in the facility by observing the play habits of participants, anticipating and stopping unacceptable conduct; ensures the safety practices are adhered to; renders minor first aid for cuts and bruises
  • Assists in physical set up for a variety of activities and special events
  • Assists in stocking warehouses with inventory, performs errands relating to various programs for all divisions of the department
  • Collects fees for various recreation programs or classes; makes over-the-counter sales of various items; collects money and makes change
  • Performs related work as required
EDUCATION
  • Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalency diploma
  • PROOF OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.) 
 
 EXPERIENCE
  • One (1) year of fulltime paid experience in leadership of recreation programs. group activities or childcare experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Parks and Recreation, Leisure Services, Public Administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience requirement.
 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Possession of valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
  • Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to hire
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 
 
Physical:
  • Light to moderate physical effort required, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials up to twenty (20) pounds. The position requires the ability to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time. Incumbent must have the ability to effectively operate City vehicles and/or golf carts.
 
Work Environment:
  • Work is performed in various environments including standard office, recreational facilities, and outdoors. Work hours may vary as needed and may include evenings, weekends and holidays. Tasks are regularly performed with moderate exposure to adverse environmental conditions including inclement weather, severe temperatures and exposure to water. The position may require travel to various locations in the City of Sunrise area.
Sensory: 
  • The ability to perceive and differentiate visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Requires ability to adapt to frequent changes in workload and to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate while completing tasks within established time frames. It also requires interaction with employees and officials from all City departments/divisions, vendors and the general public.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 
  • Some knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of public recreation and park maintenance, including some understanding of activities which comprise a community recreation program
  • Some knowledge of rules and fundamentals of team and individual sports.
  • Some knowledge of the principles and techniques of first aid
  • Some knowledge of safety precautions applicable to the area of assignment and of the facilities and equipment used in both indoor and outdoor recreation facilities
  • Some knowledge of routine maintenance procedures
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
  • Ability to lead and instruct games and other recreation activities
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, fellow employees, supervisors and the general public
  • Ability to withstand pressure of competing priorities and varied responsibilities and works efficiently and effectively to develop win-win solutions

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

IT Outsourcing & Consulting

POST DATE

09/22/2022

EXPIRATION DATE

10/23/2022

WEBSITE

sunrisefl.gov

HEADQUARTERS

SUNRISE, FL

SIZE

1,000 - 3,000

FOUNDED

1961

CEO

PAUL ROWELL

REVENUE

$50M - $200M

INDUSTRY

Consumer Services

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About City of Sunrise

The City of Sunrise, located in western Broward County, is home to approximately 92,000 residents and host to several million national and international visitors each year. Situated in the heart of the tri-county region (Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach), we are proud to be the gateway to a vast number of residential, business, entertainment and cultural opportunities - and the stage for spectacular, color-washed sunsets. Sunrise is the 26th largest of Florida's 400+ incorporated municipalities, as well as one of its most progressive. Yet it remains a friendly place where natural beauty is v...alued and lush landscaping is used to enhance neighborhoods, thoroughfares and public places. Sunrise also maintains its long-standing commitment to developing and maintaining itself as a sustainable community that preserves the past while planning for the future. A full-service city with a staff of approximately 1,160 and an annual budget of just over $340 million (fiscal year 2016-2017), we pride ourselves on providing an exceptional environment in which to live, work and play. That's why we're South Florida's leader in providing quality-of-life facilities and superior city services. Whether you're a Sunrise resident or business owner - or are planning a visit to our City - we hope you'll find this site a rich source of information. Welcome. More
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