Job Description

Position pays $15.00 / hr

The City of Gainesville’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs is seeking an innovative, forward thinking, fun and flexible individual with the right combination of education and experience to fill a Recreation Assistant position.

Embrace the organization’s vision of an equitable community for all and a sustainable community for the future; join in serving neighbors and building community.

Tasks to be performed may include but not limited to :

• Assist in the coordination and implementation of recreational activities primarily for after-school, summer camp and out-of-school time (OST) as well as other recreational activities such as fitness & wellness, cultural arts, field trips and other related programming.
• Supervise individual participants and small groups of various ages while maintaining the cleanliness of activity areas.
• Assist in the maintenance of registration, participation, inventory and expenditure records for recreation programs.
• Conduct routine maintenance and custodial tasks of assigned recreation facility; support the completion, processing and maintenance of appropriate work orders, reports and forms;

assist in the oversight of recreation facility and program safety as well as risk management.

To be considered for this position you must have :

• Minimum sixteen years of age or graduated from High School or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• At least six (6) months of experience volunteering, teaching, leading or instructing children in an organized recreational or childcare setting or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Ability to pass Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) background check upon appointment and as requested.
• Transportation to all program sites and ability work primary hours of 1 : 30pm to 6 : 30pm, Monday through Friday (full availability includes various hours between 6 : 30am and 8 : 30pm as needed, based on assignment)

Required Certifications or Licenses :

• Valid Florida Driver’s License is required upon appointment.
• American Red Cross certification (or equivalent) in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid is required upon appointment.

Notes :

• Work may require the performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.
• Work may require knowledge of personal computers and related software
• May require assessment(s).
• May establish eligibility list.
• May fill multiple positions.

Salary :

The offer for this position will be $15.00 hourly.

SUMMARY

This is temporary, entry level work teaching, instructing and leading recreational activities, events and programs of the City’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) facilities.

Positions allocated to this class report to a designated supervisor and works under close supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on recreational instruction and activities leadership work of a temporary nature.

EXAMPLES OF WORK*

This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position.

The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.

Performance of lower level duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Depending on area of assignment :

Assists in leading and monitoring summer camp activities and functions for children ages 5 through 18.

Assists with developing and implementing summer camp activities and programs.

Develops and teaches educational programs for various age groups at assigned facility.

Responsible for the care of the children / adults in the recreation programs they are assigned to.

Enforces safety and operating procedures including compliance with health, safety and building codes; enforces by informing general public participants.

Renders CPR / first aid, according to level of training, in the case of an injury and reports all injuries to the supervisor or his / her designee.

Completes accident reports as required by policy.

Distributes and collects equipment for games and activities.

Assist in instructing various recreation programs.

Ensures that equipment and materials are clean, safe and in proper working condition; reports any damaged and unsafe equipment or required maintenance to the supervisor or his / her designee.

Performs related clerical work including, but not limited to, copying, answering telephones, providing information on center activities and recording center attendance.

Attends work on continuous and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

May be responsible for supervising and monitoring activities of contracted workers or temporary employees.

May be responsible for transporting children or staff as necessary.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum sixteen (16) years of age or high school graduate or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma, and a minimum of six (6) months of experience volunteering, teaching, leading or instructing children in an organized recreational or a childcare setting, or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Temporary Recreation Assistants assigned to a Teen Camp must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Ability to pass Children and Family Services background check upon hire and as requested.

Depending on area of assignment, may be required to satisfactorily complete a Counselor in Training program.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

Depending on area of assignment, a valid Florida Driver License may be required upon appointment.

Certifications

American Red Cross certification (or equivalent) in Adult, Child and Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), AED and First Aid is required upon appointment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to provide individual and group skilled instruction in varied recreational activities.

Ability to develop and implement summer camp activities and programs.

Ability to develop and teach educational programs for various age groups.

Ability to communicate effectively with persons of varying ages and abilities, both orally and in writing.

Ability to read and understand work schedules.

Ability to effectively work with and to secure the confidence and cooperation of participants, the general public, and other employees in recreational activities.

Ability to plan, assign, and coordinate the work of contract and temporary employees in recreational activities.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work requires physical strength and agility sufficient to safely perform all essential job functions, including the ability to lift, carry, push or pull 50 pounds without assistance.

Must conform to grooming and dress codes (uniforms furnished).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work requires the ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to : household cleaning and maintenance chemicals.

May be required to work outside regular business hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Note :

May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

Not only do we offer traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD / TTY at 352-334-2292.

Veterans' Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process.

However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position.

Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.

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Last updated : 2024-05-22