Recreation Assistant II Position Available In Alachua, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The Recreation Assistant II position is a full-time role with a salary range of $19.00 to $25.27 per hour. Responsibilities include serving as a liaison, assisting with sports registration, ensuring safety, managing facilities, and working with volunteers. Minimum qualifications include high school graduation, three years of recreation experience, and a valid Florida Driver's License.
Job Description
Recreation Assistant II
Type:
Full Time
Salary/Pay Rate:
$19.00/HR – $25.27/HR
Posted Date:
04/21/2025 11:27 AM
GENERAL PURPOSE
This position is paraprofessional recreational work in planning and organizing recreation program(s).
MAIN JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as liaison between schools in area and volunteers and recreation facility users as well as liaison between Recreation & Culture Director and volunteers.
Assists with registration for various sports.
Mandatory attendance at all organizations’ meetings for the City’s programs concerns.
Monitors the safety of all youth and adults in the programs and safety of facilities used.
Checks to determine sports facilities and equipment are maintained and protected. Submits work orders as required for repair of facilities.
Assists with concessions.
Monitors monthly treasurer’s report from volunteer groups.
Assists volunteer groups in: scheduling games, booster clubs, uniforms, equipment, selection of teams, and obtaining donations. Works with volunteers to secure scholarship money from the community or county for eligible families and children.
Monitors participation of children in and out of the City.
Maintains a copy of schedules, rosters of players, parents’ addresses, phone numbers, insurance coverage, etc.
Maintains a file on birth certificates and daily activity reports.
Promotes recruitment of volunteers.
Works with the County Director ensuring receipt of County funds for Alachua youth organization.
Assists in scheduling fields.
Performs other related duties as required/assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
Minimum three (3) years recreation experience working with youth.
Valid Florida Driver’s License required.
A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of various recreational activities and programs.
Knowledge programs and activities.
Organizational and safety skills.
Ability to meet the public and volunteers.
Ability to plan, organize and carry out daily and special programs.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Works inside and outside possibly in inclement conditions for limited periods of time.
Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Moderate to heavy lifting and carrying (20-45 pounds).
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to walk on indoor and outdoor terrain.
Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.
The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
