Recreation Aide II

Introduction

The City of Greenacres offers:

Minimum: $14.18 per hour

Six (6) months of additional experience over minimum requirements: $14.70 per hour

One (1) year of additional experience over minimum requirements: $15.23 per hour

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Greenacres. You must be able to meet the minimum following requirements:

• Must have graduated from an accredited high school, or have obtained a State of Florida G.E.D. certificate or equivalent.

• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license.

• Must be of good moral character.

• Must submit to a post-offer physical examination, drug screen and Level II fingerprinting . The offer of employment will be contingent on the results of testing and/or examinations.

REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS:

• A minimum of three (3) professional/personal references must be provided.

Please upload the following documents to the application:

• H.S. Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate

• College Diploma (if applicable)

• Veterans Preference documentation (if applicable)

• Military DD214 Form (if applicable)

• Military Discharge Certificate (if applicable)

Applications received without required attachments will be considered incomplete.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Position Summary: Assists with the Community Center operations related to rental facilities, recreational activities, classes and programs. Collects payments, assists with facility set-up/breakdown and special events, and interacts with customers on a daily basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (The duties listed are intended to serve as an example of the typical functions performed. They are not exclusive or all-inclusive and will vary with assignments.)

• Assists with customer service; phone calls, inquiries, walk-ins related to rentals, events, classes, and recreational programs and activities.

• Markets all events and activities to the public.

• Receives various types of payments and reconciles those payments daily.

• Reviews daily schedules and implements appropriate room set-up or breakdown required.

• Coordinates room and pavilion rentals.

• Conducts Community Center opening and closing procedures and records completed responsibilities on the facility checklist.

• Assists with all special events; set-up, breakdown, marketing, etc.

• Work flexible hours to include evenings, weekends, holidays, and all major City events.

• Assists with minor custodial duties (sweeping, emptying trash, mopping, vacuuming, etc.), as requested.

• Conducts facility, field, basketball court, playground and pavilion usage checks; supervises/observes rentals and reports findings to Supervisors; and opens/closes park gates, field gates and restrooms, as requested.

• Gathers information to complete performance measures tracking.

• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.

• Ensures programs run smoothly and handles any emergency situations and discipline problems that may arise.

• Ensures safety, security, and cleanliness of facility (interior and exterior), equipment and vehicles, and reports any issues and/or damages.

• Communicates to appropriate program supervisor any problem, conflict or customer concern that may arise.

• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Sports rules and regulations and ability to execute them as needed.

• Basic programming for specific activities, sports, arts & crafts, etc.

• Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.

• Cash and credit card handling experience.

Ability to:

• Pass and maintain the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Clearinghouse Level II background check.

• Handle various situations simultaneously, in a noisy and busy environment, or while operating a motor vehicle.

• Work with a diverse population.

• Perform light maintenance and custodial duties.

• Learn and implement policies, procedures, rules and regulations as needed.

• Conduct pre-trip inspection and operate city vehicles on all roadways in a variety of weather conditions.

• Administer Basic First Aid as needed and CPR in an emergency.

• Maintain a courteous and professional demeanor.

• Maintain high standards for professional and ethical conduct.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, public agencies, vendors and the general public.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Follow safety rules and regulations of the City and the Department.

• Support the Department and City's Mission, Values and Goals.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

• One (1) year experience working with various groups in a community center, recreation or office/retail setting.

• One (1) year of cash handling experience.

• First Aid and basic CPR certification within six (6) months of employment.

• Bilingual; fluent in English and Spanish/Creole preferred.

• RecTrac experience preferred.