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Town of Davie

Recreation Leader - Special Events

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A Personal Trainer or Fitness Instructor develops customized exercise and fitness programs for clients. Reviews health and fitness goals, teaches correct and safe exercise technique, monitors progress and provides encouragement for clients. Leads fitness and exercise classes at a community center, club or pool. Teaches aerobics, water, strength building or other exercises and maintains equipment.

$50,447 / year median in Florida

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Under general supervision, performs recreational work in coordinating, supervising and administering programs for the Town Parks and Recreation Department. Is responsible for Administering programs or special events, as assigned. Reports to a Parks Recreation Coordinator or designee. Essential Job Functions Performs administrative duties associated division provided through the Parks and Recreation Department; creates and updates mailing lists, letters, forms, spreadsheets, reports and contracts for division, prepares materials and corresponds with vendors, contractors and public concerning various programs and events; responsibility for spelling, punctuation, grammar and proper formatting. Supervises daily financial procedures and maintenance as required by operations; maintains accurate records pertaining to revenue, inventory, program evaluations, and attendance; collects and accounts for all fees for various program and event registration and division programs; Oversees and manage contract services and vendors. Takes physical inventory of equipment and supplies; makes recommendations concerning type, amount, and vendor for purchase of new equipment which may be needed; makes authorized purchases with Recreation Coordinator approval. Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties such as answering phone, typing correspondence, running errands, picking up supplies needed for operations, helping set up facilities for operations. Assists the public at a counter giving information regarding departmental operations, programs and events. Positively trouble shoots issues and problems as they arise for tasks associated with position and division responsibilities using the best professional knowledge and applying the policies, procedures and philosophies of the division and department. Represents the Town at various events and meetings. Directs, coordinates and supervises Town sponsored and community wide special events. Provides support to the division as needed including programming, planning, securing equipment, set-up and tear down of events.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Graduation from an accredited High School or GED; Two (2) or more years of experience in recreational programs in either governmental, non-profit or voluntary programs; or one (1) year of experience in recreational programs in either governmental, non-profit or voluntary programs supplemented by college-level course work in recreational programming or a related field.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
A valid Class "E" State of Florida driver's license and a good driving record. Employee must be able to work a flexible schedule which will consists of nights and weekends.