SUMMER SEASONAL RECREATION ASSISTANT

CITY OF PINELLAS PARK, FL Non-Exempt – Grade 13

Recreation Assistant (Non-Union)

Definition: Under direct supervision, provides paraprofessional support to the City’s recreation, sports, lifelong
learning, and special events functions.

Essential Functions: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the
following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not
a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

Tasks:
General: Assists in planning and implementing recreation programs and activities for children and youth,
teens, adults, seniors, and special needs populations; prepares program materials for recreational
activities; instructs or guides program participants; provides information and assistance to recreation
center visitors; and responds to inquiries by various communication methods. Assists in registration, filing,
and data entry and in preparing attendance, cash, and other recreation reports. Cleans and maintains
recreation and fitness facilities and equipment; assists in ensuring safe and sanitary conditions in
compliance with Health Department, Fire, and other requirements and codes.

Youth Services: Responsible for supervising recreation activities for children, youth, and teens; provides
instruction and supervision of youth league sports; assists in providing programs and special events for
youth and adults at a variety of locations.

Senior Services: Responsible for assisting in planning and administering enrichment activities such as
social events, crafts, and fitness programs designed to meet the needs of older adults.

Pool and Aquatics: Responsible for assisting in pool facility maintenance and in aquatic instructional and

recreational programming for children, families, adults, and seniors.

Teen Center: Responsible for assisting recreational activities for teens; provides instruction and
supervision of youth league sports; assists in providing programs and special events for teens.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Characteristics:
Knowledge of recreational needs of senior citizens, adults, teens, youth, and children.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of physical education.
Knowledge of methods, techniques and rules in competitive games and sports.
Skill in first aid and CPR techniques.
Skill in the operation of standard office equipment and computer software.
Skill in the operation of recreational and fitness equipment.
Skill in verbal and written communication.
Skill in working with diverse clients, including the public and internal customers.
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse age groups and multigenerational teams.

Physical Requirements: Work involves continuous standing, walking, or difficult working positions with
occasional requirement to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and a minimum of one (1) year experience providing recreational
services to the public. College-level coursework in Education, Recreation, or related fields is highly desirable.
Position is required to maintain current First Aid and CPR certifications. Must successfully complete required
background screening. Employees are required to pass the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
training courses identified for their position and listed in the most recent version of the NIMS Training Guide within
one (1) year of placement into this position. Additional certifications may also be required.