Recreation Aide II PRCA - 6174
City of Gainesville
Job Description
Closing Date: Until Filled (30 day)
Pay Details: between $16.43 and $18.07 depending on the experience of the selected candidate.
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 Aide II 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree or higher with major course work in recreation management or a related field;
o or an associate’s degree or higher in a non-related field and at least one (1) year of paid
work experience in the coordination of recreation programs.
• At least two (2) years of qualifying paid work experience developing, implementing and coordinating after-school, summer camp or out-of-school time (OST) programming.
• National Recreation and Parks Association certification as a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP).
SUMMARY
Assists the Recreation Leader with the development, implementation, and coordination of a variety of recreational programs and activities within an assigned City recreational facility. Provides oversight and guidance to Recreation Aide I.
Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its oversight of assigned recreational programs and activities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Follows and enforces all city and departmental policies and procedures. • Assists supervisor with the planning, coordination and implementation of recreational activities, such as, special events, sports leagues, instructional programs, special population programs, dances, general recreation programs and other related activities.
• Assists with performing site program criteria evaluations by taking notes, providing feedback to assigned staff and following up with supervisor.
• Assists in the development of new programs and classes.
• Answer public inquiries about programs. Receives and records complaints; and informs supervisor. Assists supervisor in responding to requests for services from the public and other agencies.
• Assists in the collection of surveys related to the evaluation of programs and makes recommendations for modifications and improvements.
• Opens and closes park and recreation facilities and buildings, according to schedule.
• Maintains registration, participation, inventory and expenditure records for recreation programs. Provides monthly report of these records.
• Oversee facility and program safety and risk management. Reports needed maintenance and repairs to supervisor.
• Assists in marketing recreational programs including meeting with community groups and implementing new concepts, such as computerized program registration.
• Enforces published schedules and coordinates assigned staff.
• Maintains facility, equipment and supply inventory; keeps all equipment and supplies in good working condition; and/or cares for livestock and other live animals, including but not limited to, invertebrates, fish, reptiles and amphibians.
• Assists with selection, promotion, discharge and recommends other appropriate personnel actions. Assists with pre-employment testing and training of staff.
• Assists with swimming lessons by providing support and supervision both in and out of the water.
• Transports participants and/or staff, depending upon assignment and work location.
• Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in recreational programming, instruction, or related work.
CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
Licenses
Valid Florida Driver’s License is required within thirty (30) days of appointment.
Certifications
General (all areas):
American Red Cross certification (or equivalent) in First Aid, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required within six (6) months of appointment.
Aquatics:
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) is required upon appointment. American Red Cross Lifeguard (LG) Instructor is required upon appointment.
Athletics:
National Alliance for Youth Sports certification as a Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA) is required within one year of appointment.
Pay Details: between $16.43 and $18.07 depending on the experience of the selected candidate.
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 Aide II 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree or higher with major course work in recreation management or a related field;
o or an associate’s degree or higher in a non-related field and at least one (1) year of paid
work experience in the coordination of recreation programs.
• At least two (2) years of qualifying paid work experience developing, implementing and coordinating after-school, summer camp or out-of-school time (OST) programming.
• National Recreation and Parks Association certification as a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP).
SUMMARY
Assists the Recreation Leader with the development, implementation, and coordination of a variety of recreational programs and activities within an assigned City recreational facility. Provides oversight and guidance to Recreation Aide I.
Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its oversight of assigned recreational programs and activities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Follows and enforces all city and departmental policies and procedures. • Assists supervisor with the planning, coordination and implementation of recreational activities, such as, special events, sports leagues, instructional programs, special population programs, dances, general recreation programs and other related activities.
• Assists with performing site program criteria evaluations by taking notes, providing feedback to assigned staff and following up with supervisor.
• Assists in the development of new programs and classes.
• Answer public inquiries about programs. Receives and records complaints; and informs supervisor. Assists supervisor in responding to requests for services from the public and other agencies.
• Assists in the collection of surveys related to the evaluation of programs and makes recommendations for modifications and improvements.
• Opens and closes park and recreation facilities and buildings, according to schedule.
• Maintains registration, participation, inventory and expenditure records for recreation programs. Provides monthly report of these records.
• Oversee facility and program safety and risk management. Reports needed maintenance and repairs to supervisor.
• Assists in marketing recreational programs including meeting with community groups and implementing new concepts, such as computerized program registration.
• Enforces published schedules and coordinates assigned staff.
• Maintains facility, equipment and supply inventory; keeps all equipment and supplies in good working condition; and/or cares for livestock and other live animals, including but not limited to, invertebrates, fish, reptiles and amphibians.
• Assists with selection, promotion, discharge and recommends other appropriate personnel actions. Assists with pre-employment testing and training of staff.
• Assists with swimming lessons by providing support and supervision both in and out of the water.
• Transports participants and/or staff, depending upon assignment and work location.
• Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in recreational programming, instruction, or related work.
CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
Licenses
Valid Florida Driver’s License is required within thirty (30) days of appointment.
Certifications
General (all areas):
American Red Cross certification (or equivalent) in First Aid, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required within six (6) months of appointment.
Aquatics:
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) is required upon appointment. American Red Cross Lifeguard (LG) Instructor is required upon appointment.
Athletics:
National Alliance for Youth Sports certification as a Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA) is required within one year of appointment.
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