Recreation Aide Counselor Position Available In Brevard, Florida

Recreation Aide Counselor 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 321 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 CITY

OF COCOA BEACH JOB DESCRIPTION RECREATION AIDE LEISURE SERVICES GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

The Recreation Aide acts as aide to the Recreation Supervisor and takes over full responsibility for the operation of the gym and activities The aide’s primary responsibility is to provide a safe atmosphere for gymnasium participants. Employee must have good communication skills. Under general supervision, performs recreation work for the athletic and recreation programs and events for the Leisure Services Department. Covers organized league sports, recreational programs, classes or special events during the season. Reports to the Recreation Supervisor. This is a part-time/seasonal position.

RECREATION AIDE RESPONSIBLITIES

Be professional. Coordinate and organize pickleball and basketball play. Maintain the gymnasium, keep office area and locker rooms clean. Observe and enforce all rules and regulations. Complete all required records, memberships, and daily sheets. Ensure safety for participants.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related work as required. Assists in setting up equipment, furniture, etc., for various events; assists in clean-up tasks after events. Assist with cleanliness and maintenance of Recreation Area. Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions. Must be able to work on feet for length of shift.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license, and/or reliable transportation to work. Part-time position Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 4pm

• 7pm, Wednesday 8:30am
• 3:00pm, Friday 8:30am
• 5:00pm.

Must be flexible assisting the Recreation Supervisor during special events and athletic leagues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements :

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computers, typewriters, copiers, calculators, etc. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work may involve standing, walking and running. Requires the ability to maintain body equilibrium when bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, reaching and/or stretching arms, legs or other parts of body, and to physically maneuver over and/or upon varying terrain, surfaces or physical structures. Physical demand requirements are for Light to Medium Work.

Data Conception :

Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communication :

Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants.

Language Ability :

Requires the ability to read a variety of reports, correspondence, forms, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, news releases, flyers, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak before groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence.

Intelligence :

Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Verbal Aptitude :

Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including recreation and sports terminology.

Numerical Aptitude :

Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages; interpret graphs; compute discount, interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, etc.

Form/Spatial Aptitude :

Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.

Motor Coordination :

Requires the ability coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipment.

Manual Dexterity :

Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as office equipment. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination :

Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament :

Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.

Physical Communication :

Requires the ability to talk and hear: (

Talking:

expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words.

Hearing:

perceiving nature of sounds by ear.) Must be able to communicate via telephone.