Recreation Aide (Part-Time)
City of Parkland
·3 weeks ago
- Salary
- $16+/hr
- Location
- Parkland, FL, FL
- Type
- Part-time
- Education
- High School
- Clearance
- Required
- Closing date
- 1 week ago
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
There are lots of reasons to join the City of Parkland’s dynamic team of public servants! Besides competitive pay, we offer great benefits, learning opportunities, professional development, and a team that truly cares about each other. That’s why we were named one of Sun-Sentinel's 2022 Top Workplaces based on what our own employees had to say about their experience working for the City of Parkland!
What you'll learn:
What you'll learn:
As a Recreation Aide, you’ll have the opportunity to work with diverse groups in our beautiful Parks. The Recreation Aide is an excellent position to begin your career in Parks & Recreation, providing opportunity for growth and development. You’ll participate in important training including CPR/First Aid Training all while learning:
- Communication and customer service skills
- Collaboration
- Park operations
- Networking
- Community relations
- Cash handling, ledgers, and deposits
- Recreational program development and planning
- Contract management
- Safety and emergency management
- Recreational software
What you'll do:
This position performs intermediate paraprofessional work planning and supervising the activities at a recreation center. Work is performed under general supervision. Supervision is exercised over part time employees at the assigned recreation center.
- Monitors participants utilizing the recreation center facilities.
- Enforces policies and maintains order.
- Inspects center equipment for proper condition and possible safety hazards, reporting all concerns to the Parks & Recreation Manager.
- Develops schedules for the center and posts information regarding center activities.
- Makes schedule amendments for facility usage as needed to avoid conflicts.
- Answer phones.
- Responds to center emails.
- Collects payments, closes and balances cash drawer at the end of the shift.
- Enters information into RecTrac.
- Assists with all special events.
- Performs light maintenance duties.
- Demonstrates impeccable customer service.
- Performs other related duties as required/assigned.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Six (6) months of related work experience.
- Must have a valid CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications or the ability to obtain these certifications within six (6) months.
- Must have Level II background clearance or the ability to obtain clearance upon employment offer.
- Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of recreation and group activities.
- Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette and procedures.
- Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook.
- Skill in the use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
- Skill in using computers for data entry.
- Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to complete work assignment.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
- Ability to plan and implement classes, various activities, and special events.
- Ability to maintain complex records and prepare technical reports.
- Ability to work a digital camera.
- Ability to maintain discipline and encourage compliance with safety rules and regulations.
- Ability to track event key performance areas and identify items to work on for future events.
- Ability to manage event set up, break down and follow-ups.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work with internal and external teams as well as event sponsors.
- Work environment is typically performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.
- The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
- Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: crawling, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pushing, reaching, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, and walking.
SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION: This position is deemed a safety sensitive position in accordance with Florida State Statute Chapter 112.0455 Drug Free Workplace Act and is subject to pre-employment drug screening. Applicant will need to pass a level II background screening from the Department of Children and Families (DCF) clearinghouse before their date of hire. For further questions please visit the Clearinghouse website https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Skills
ExcelCPRContract ManagementComplianceCustomer ServiceCash Handling