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Make a dierence in the community you live in! As a Community Builderan employee with the City of Gainesville you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job its a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Department:

GGParks Recreation and Cultural Affairs: Environmental Programming

Salary Range Minimum:

$15.00

Salary Range Maximum:

$19.51

Closing Date:

04/24/2025

Job Details:

Do you like farm animals welcoming visitors to new experiences and dressing up in oldfashioned clothes
Then this entrylevel 20 houraweek position at the Morningside Nature Center Living History Farm may be for you! We are looking for someone to help create a welcoming space for all visitors to our farm assist with educational programming such as field trips seasonal programs and special events and also work with our farm animals to keep them well cared for. Occasionally wearing 1800sera clothing for programs is part of the job.
There will be some weekend work (typically about two Saturdays a month) some holiday work and occasional work at our other nature parks.
The job is considered temporary but does not have a set end date.

Job Description:

SUMMARY

This is temporary entry level work teaching instructing and leading recreational activities events and programs of the Citys Parks Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) facilities.

Positions allocated to this class report to a designated supervisor and works under close supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on recreational instruction and activities leadership work of a temporary nature.

EXAMPLES OF WORK*

* This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Depending on area of assignment:

Assists in leading and monitoring summer camp activities and functions for children ages 5 through 18.

Assists with developing and implementing summer camp activities and programs.

Develops and teaches educational programs for various age groups at assigned facility.

Responsible for the care of the children/adults in the recreation programs they are assigned to.

Enforces safety and operating procedures including compliance with health safety and building codes; enforces by informing general public participants.

Renders CPR/ first aid according to level of training in the case of an injury and reports all injuries to the supervisor or his/her designee. Completes accident reports as required by policy.

Distributes and collects equipment for games and activities.

Assist in instructing various recreation programs.

Ensures that equipment and materials are clean safe and in proper working condition; reports any damaged and unsafe equipment or required maintenance to the supervisor or his/her designee.

Performs related clerical work including but not limited to copying answering telephones providing information on center activities and recording center attendance.

Attends work on continuous and regular basis.

NONESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

May be responsible for supervising and monitoring activities of contracted workers or temporary employees.

May be responsible for transporting children or staff as necessary.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education experience knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum sixteen 16 years of age or high school graduate or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma and a minimum of six 6 months of experience volunteering teaching leading or instructing children in an organized recreational or a childcare setting or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required knowledge skills and abilities.

Temporary Recreation Assistants assigned to a Teen Camp must be at least eighteen 18 years of age.

Ability to pass Children and Family Services background check upon hire and as requested.

Depending on area of assignment may be required to satisfactorily complete a Counselor in Training program.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

Depending on area of assignment a valid Florida Driver License may be required upon appointment.

Certifications

American Red Cross certification (or equivalent) in Adult Child and Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) AED and First Aid is required upon appointment.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to provide individual and group skilled instruction in varied recreational activities.

Ability to develop and implement summer camp activities and programs.

Ability to develop and teach educational programs for various age groups.

Ability to communicate effectively with persons of varying ages and abilities both orally and in writing.

Ability to read and understand work schedules.

Ability to effectively work with and to secure the confidence and cooperation of participants the general public and other employees in recreational activities.

Ability to plan assign and coordinate the work of contract and temporary employees in recreational activities.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work requires physical strength and agility sufficient to safely perform all essential job functions including the ability to lift carry push or pull 50 pounds without assistance.

Must conform to grooming and dress codes (uniforms furnished).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work requires the ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals including but not limited to: household cleaning and maintenance chemicals.

While performing the duties of this job work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying environmental conditions including heat humidity and biting insects/invertebrates.

May be required to work outside regular business hours including evenings weekends and holidays.

Note:

May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville oers a competitive benets package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

All regular employees are eligible for traditional benets such as health insurance life insurance paid leave 11 paid a holidays a year a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan but we also oer great things like onsite tness centers tuition reimbursement onsite medical sta and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability who require special accommodations during the selection process should notify the Human Resources Department ator TDD/TTY at.

Veterans Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07 Florida Statutes (F.S. specifies who is eligible for Veterans Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans Preference.

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