Parks & Recreation Program Leader – Max Hasse Community Park

• Organizes, sets up and instructs fitness programs and activities; supervises fitness activities; resolves differences that may arise during play. 
• Enforces safety rules and guidelines. 
• Greets the public at the front desk; answers the telephone; gives information over the phone and in person; receives and documents fees; balances cash drawer. 
• Participates in short- and long-range planning. 
• Supervises all aspects of special events; assists with clean-up after the event. 
• Assists with contracts, special events, and other information needed to run programs. Issues equipment; ensures cleanliness and operability of equipment. 
• Prepares and maintains logs and reports of daily activities; prepares forms for registration; registers participants; prepares attendance sheets; files program information. 
• Opens and closes the recreation building; checks buildings; reports any maintenance problems; maintains order in the building; checks keys in and out. 
• Makes copies; keeps files in order; writes work orders; maintains computerized databases; prepares bulletin board and flyers. 
• Sets up room for activity; cleans and prepares rooms for programs; loads and unloads tables and chairs. 
• Attends meetings. 
• Purchases and inventories supplies and equipment for programs; cleans and organizes supply closets. 
• Performs minor maintenance on equipment. 
• Ensures cleanliness of the work area. 
• Other duties may be required and assigned. 
• In the event of a declared state of emergency, employees in this classification may be called to work during days or hours other than those for which they are regularly scheduled.
• Plans and provides for the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of the children in a developmentally appropriate environment, using an approved curriculum.
• Plans and implements the approved curriculum; observes, records, and documents children’s progress; maintains all files per the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) and Early Learning Coalition standards; acts as a positive role model for children.
• Provides for the health, safety, and welfare of the children by maintaining a clean environment, taking appropriate action when accidents or illnesses occur, and encourages and teaches hygiene, good eating habits, and manners.
• Works cooperatively as a team and communicates openly and effectively with co-workers and supervisor; encourages family involvement in the program, communicates daily with parents in a professional and courteous manner, and takes part in parent conferences.

• High school diploma or GED; one (1) year of experience in the parks and recreation field. 
• Must possess and maintain certifications in CPR and First Aid. 
• May require the possession and maintenance of a valid Florida driver's license with any applicable endorsements and maintain eligibility requirements and endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805. 
• Fingerprinting required.
• Must possess and maintain a Child Development Associates (CDA) certification.
• Must possess and maintain infant/child CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Must successfully complete the Emergent Literacy training course within ninety (90) days from date of hire or promotion.

• Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications. 
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency.  The County’s Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.
• This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

Salary : $20 - $32