Recreation Aide

JOB There are lots of reasons to join the City of Parkland's dynamic team of public servants! Besides competitive pay, we offer great benefits, learning opportunities, professional development, and a team that truly cares about each other. That's why we were named one of Sun-Sentinel's 2022 Top Workplaces based on what our own employees had to say about their experience working for the City of Parkland! What you'll learn: As a Recreation Aide, you'll have the opportunity to work with diverse groups in our beautiful Parks. The Recreation Aide is an excellent position to begin your career in Parks & Recreation, providing opportunity for growth and development. You'll participate in important training including CPR/First Aid Training all while learning: Communication and customer service skillsCollaborationPark operationsNetworkingCommunity relationsCash handling, ledgers, and depositsRecreational program development and planningContract managementSafety and emergency managementRecreational softwareWhat you'll do: This position performs intermediate paraprofessional work planning and supervising the activities at a recreation center. Work is performed under general supervision. Supervision is exercised over part time employees at the assigned recreation center.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Monitors participants utilizing the recreation center facilities.

Enforces policies and maintains order.

Inspects center equipment for proper condition and possible safety hazards, reporting all concerns to the Parks & Recreation Manager.

Develops schedules for the center and posts information regarding center activities.

Makes schedule amendments for facility usage as needed to avoid conflicts.

Answer phones.

Responds to center emails.

Collects payments, closes and balances cash drawer at the end of the shift.

Enters information into RecTrac.

Assists with all special events.

Performs light maintenance duties.

Demonstrates impeccable customer service.

Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Work environment is typically performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.

Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: crawling, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pushing, reaching, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, and walking.

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION

This position is deemed a safety sensitive position in accordance with Florida State Statute Chapter 112.0455 Drug Free Workplace Act and is subject to pre-employment drug screening. Applicant will need to pass a level II background screening from the Department of Children and Families (DCF) clearinghouse before their date of hire. For further questions please visit the Clearinghouse website https://info.flclearinghouse.com