What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Leader I (PT) - Seasonal position at City of Safety Harbor, FL?
Salary
$17.46 - $27.94 Hourly
Location
City of Safety Harbor, FL
Job Type
Seasonal
Department
Leisure Services
Division
Recreation
Opening Date
07/09/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
General Description and Hiring Rate
This position is assigned to the Community Center.
Primary Hours Saturdays 8:30am - 3:30pm and Sundays 7:15am - 3:30pm, approximately 16 hours per week
Under close supervision of the Recreation Manager, or designee. Performs varied routine duties in assisting with recreation activities and/or a facility in the Recreation Division of the Leisure Services Department. Work is performed with some independence. Work is reviewed through conferences and results obtained.
Essential Job Functions
- May supervise a group of participants and activities.
- Assists in instruction of various leisure activities.
- Opens and secures facilities for programs/events/rentals. Enforces rules and regulations of proper facility use; maintains orderliness of recreational areas.
- Issues equipment; collects fees and memberships; maintains attendance records, if required; ensures the proper care and use of equipment.
- Assists contractual instructors in setting up and maintaining required equipment & records.
- Prepares daily financial reports.
- Responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating leisure programs for varied ages/areas.
- Provides instruction; assists in conducting recreational activities and various sport activities for citizens.
- Effectively responds to inquiries regarding recreation programs and registration fees.
- Responsible for oversight and control of a recreational facility during scheduled shift.
- Provides excellent customer service with activity registration, fee collection, and participant inquiries, to include front desk duties.
- Performs special assignments and/or other duties as assigned.
- Evening and/or weekend work will be required
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS
- Knowledge of a variety of recreational activities and equipment.
- Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing the play of a variety of recreational games.
- Ability to responsibly oversee the use of a recreational facility.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and courteous relationships with the public.
- Ability to maintain simple records.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Demonstrated reliability and dependability.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Skill in the safe operation of a light motor vehicle.
High school diploma, or GED; supplemented by some work experience in recreational activities or related environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Valid Florida Driver’s License. Must have CPR within six (6) months.
- Community Center (School Age Programs): Child Care Mods required.
- Youth Services – Pre-school programming experience required.
- Front Desk – Computer experience required.
- Athletics – Athletic programming experience required.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
- Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
- Reaching, bending, and lifting.
- Use of fingers, use of hands.
- Sitting, standing, walking, running.
- Ability to access, input and retrieve information and data from a computer.
- Ability to access file cabinets for filing and retrieval of data.
Works inside and outside.
The City of Safety Harbor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Salary : $17 - $28