Recreation Service Aide

Position is posted on a continuous basis until a sufficient amount of qualified applications are received.

Applicants who are interested in the position are encouraged to submit an application promptly; notice will not be announced prior to closing the posting.

Responsible for safety and supervision of participants in City coordinated functions, such as tennis camps or youth summer programs. Responsible for the safety and maintenance of park facilities and enforcement of all park rules and regulations.

This position reports to the Park Manager and Assistant Park Manager at assigned facility.

This position is classified as a non-exempt, part-time position, with a schedule of less then 29 hours per week.

Essential Functions:      

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

• Coaches, officiates, and keeps score of games during various City sanctioned sports leagues.

• Assists in organizing and administering recreational programming when needed.

• Supports operations by handling telephone inquiries, greeting visitors, and providing information.

• Assists in organizing a wide variety of recreational activities.

• Enforces safety and other park rules and regulations; administers first aid as required.

• Performs general maintenance and clean up duties at the park which include, but not limited to, the emptying of trash receptacles, sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors, wiping down tables, chairs and other furnishings, replenishing toilet paper and hand towels, and cleaning concession area, restrooms and fields.

• Performs routine inspections of park facilities for hazards.

• Performs landscaping and weed control of parks.

• Performs other duties as required and assigned by the Assistant Park Manager and the Park Manager. 

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• A High School diploma or a GED equivalent.

• Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age or older

• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License with acceptable driving record.

• Must hold a valid Florida motor vehicle operator's license with acceptable driving record.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must possess excellent customer service skills and be able to establish good customer relations. Must have an ability to deal with people effectively, courteously and enthusiastically.

• Requires limited knowledge of the materials, methods and equipment typically used in recreational work and clean up duties.

• Ability to understand and follow simple, oral and written instructions.

• Ability to accept, receive, and/or collect payments.

• Ability to use or repair small/light equipment, such as power tools.

• Ability to use or repair medium equipment and machinery, such as vehicles or commercial mowers.

• Ability to use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.

• Ability to use computers for data entry.

• Knowledge of basic rules of safety and ability to enforce applicable rules and regulations.

• Must be able to work independently and complete daily activities and tasks according to work schedule.

• Additional specialized training such as camp instructor, teacher or a related field is desirable.

• Must be fluent in the English language. Spanish is a plus.

• Applicants must complete all requirements established by the City of Doral for employment.  This may include, but is not limited to, a written examination, a psychological exam, a polygraph examination, a comprehensive background investigation and a job-related medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening test.

• Must be a non-smoker.

• The minimum requirements may be waived by the City Manager.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word accurately, loudly or quickly; receive detailed information through oral communication; use visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal.

• Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.