Recreation Program Leader I - Aquatics

Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long-term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

Performs skilled/professional work to implement a program of recreational activities at the Donna Fiala Eagle Lakes Aquatics Center. Employees in this classification plan and organize recreational activities; supervise activities and participants; recruit and register participants; assure safety of activities; teach rules and skill of the activities; and oversee work of subordinates and volunteers.

• Organizes and sets up programs and activities; supervises recreation activities; resolves differences that may arise during play.
• Enforces safety rules and guidelines; may serve in a lifeguard capacity at pools.
• Greets the public at the front desk; answers the telephone; gives information over the phone and in person; receives and documents fees; balances cash drawer.
• Participates in short- and long-range planning; obtains permission and permits where applicable.
• Supervises all aspects of special events; makes provisions for parking and security; assists with clean-up after event.
• Assists with contracts, special events, and other information needed to run programs.
• Assigns equipment; ensures cleanliness and operability of equipment.
• Prepares and maintains logs and reports of daily activities; prepares forms for registration; registers participants; prepares attendance sheets; files program information.
• Opens and closes the recreation building; checks buildings; reports any maintenance problems; maintains order in the building; checks keys in and out.
• Makes copies; folds and stuffs envelopes; types labels, letters, and charts; copies and collates handbooks; keeps files in order; writes work orders; maintains computerized databases; prepares bulletin board and flyers; prepares supply order for office.
• Sets up room for activity; cleans and prepares rooms for programs; prepares office and facility for next day's use; loads and unloads tables and chairs; removes trash after activities.
• Maintains and posts payroll for temporary employees.
• Purchases and inventories supply and equipment for programs; prepares purchase orders; cleans and organizes supply closets; orders and issues divisional clothing. Verifies receipts.
• Supervises and schedules coaching staff.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• One (1) year of related experience.
• Fingerprinting Required.
• Must possess and maintain certifications in CPR and First Aid.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in

CMA 5805.

• Must possess certifications in Red Cross Lifeguarding and be CPR/AED/First Aid certified.
• Water Safety Instructor certification preferred Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.

Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County's Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis. This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.