Contract Counselor / Instructor / Parks & Recreation / Youth Center #8779 Position Available In Lee, Florida

Contract Counselor / Instructor / Parks & Recreation / Youth Center #8779 City of Cape Coral, FL

• 3.6 Cape Coral, FL Job Details Contract $13
• $16 an hour 5 hours ago Qualifications Behavior management Working with people with developmental disabilities CPR Certification Management Working with people with disabilities English High school diploma or GED Experience with children Organizational skills Communication skills Entry level Time management Full Job Description Salary $13.00
• $16.

00 Hourly Location

CITY OF CAPE CORAL, FL

Job Type Contract Job Number 08779 Department Parks and Recreation Department Division Youth Center Opening Date 05/01/2025 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit

CT GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB SAFETY SENSITIVE

Yes

FINGERPRINTING REQUIRED

Yes This is a contract position governed by the terms and conditions of the employment agreement. Individuals assigned to this classification must report to work per their assigned schedule. Parks and Recreation staff must be willing to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays as assigned. Key Responsibilities Responsible for the planning, organization, and initiation of all class programs and recreational activities; Overall supervision of and safety of participants, combined with implementation and adherence to lesson plans and City policies. Must have excellent behavior management skills and provide positive communication between parents and staff. Knowledge of report and record maintenance principles and techniques. Ability to give and receive instructions and apply consistent courtesy and tact in public contact and/or confrontational situations. Skill in written, verbal, electronic, and visual communications for effective expression and clarity. Skill in organization, prioritization, and time management. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor. Minimum Qualifications Attending or completion of high school or GED required. Experience working with children required , if assigned to Four Freedoms Park , and Rotary Park. Experience working with children preferred , if assigned to Youth Center and Before and After School Programs. If assigned to

Special Populations Onsite Adult Day Training:

minimum one (1) year direct care-related experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred. CPR and First Aid certification required within ninety (90) days of hire. If assigned to

Four Freedoms Park, Youth Center and Before and After School Programs:

Children and Family Service (CFS) 40-hour training required within one (1) year of hire (must be registered within 90 days of hire or promotion). Minimum Standards Required Tasks are performed inside and outside, subject to weather conditions and uneven terrain. The position involves light physical demands , such as exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Tasks may require prolonged periods of visual concentration and require moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. Tasks may require prolonged periods of visual concentration or keyboard/mouse use. Requires the ability to speak, hear (perceive sound) and/or signal people to convey and exchange information; differentiate between colors or shades of color; read a variety of materials, at times complex; apply principles of rational problem-solving; record and deliver information, explain procedures, issue and follow oral and written instructions; and communicate effectively and efficiently in Standard English as primary language while performing job duties. This position does not include benefits.