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Make a difference 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.

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SUMMARY

Assists the Recreation Leader with the development implementation and coordination of a variety of recreational programs and activities within an assigned City recreational facility. Provides oversight and guidance to Recreation Aide I.

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its oversight of assigned recreational programs and activities.

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

Follows and enforces all city and departmental policies and procedures.

Assists supervisor with the planning coordination and implementation of recreational activities such as special events sports leagues instructional programs special population programs dances general recreation programs and other related activities.

Assists with performing site program criteria evaluations by taking notes providing feedback to assigned staff and following-up with supervisor.

Assists in the development of new programs and classes.

Answers public inquiries about programs. Receives and records complaints; and informs supervisor. Assists supervisor in responding to requests for services from the public and other agencies.

Assists in the collection of surveys related to the evaluation of programs and makes recommendations for modifications and improvements.

Opens and closes park and recreation facilities and buildings according to schedule.

Maintains registration participation inventory and expenditure records for recreation programs. Provides monthly report of these records.

Oversees facility and program safety and risk management. Reports needed maintenance and repairs to supervisor.

Assists in marketing recreational programs including meeting with community groups and implementing new concepts such as computerized program registration.

Enforces published schedules and coordinates assigned staff.

Maintains facility equipment and supply inventory; keeps all equipment and supplies in good working condition; and/or cares for livestock and other live animals including but not limited to invertebrates fish reptiles and amphibians.

Assists with selection promotion discharge and recommends other appropriate personnel actions. Assists with pre-employment testing and training of staff.

Assists with swimming lessons by providing support and supervision both in and out of the water.

Transports participants and/or staff depending upon assignment and work location.

Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

May act in the absence of the Recreation Leader and/or Recreation Supervisor.

Conducts routine maintenance and custodial tasks at parks facilities and buildings.

Prepares recreational facilities for classes meetings events and activities may include setting up chairs and tables moving furniture and equipment.

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

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in recreational programming instruction or related work.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

Valid Florida Drivers License is required within thirty (30) days of appointment.

Certifications

General (all areas):

American Red Cross certification (or equivalent) in First Aid Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required within six (6) months of appointment.

Aquatics:

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) is required upon appointment.

American Red Cross Lifeguard (LG) Instructor is required upon appointment.

Athletics:

National Alliance for Youth Sports certification as a Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA) is required within one year of appointment.

Youth Services & Education Programs:

If assigned to a Department of Childrens and Families Licensed Program (DCF):

Must be at least 21 years old at the time of appointment.

Successfully complete or have a current valid American Red Cross certification (or equivalent) in Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Pediatric CPR) Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid.

Must successfully complete the Department of Children and Families (DCF) 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training within 15 months of hire take additional specialized DCF training courses or have an education exemption. Must successfully complete annual In-service trainings.

Must obtain a CDL with a passenger endorsement.

Assists with DCF compliance (e.g. implementation monitoring training)

Must be able to pass DCF required employment screenings (all Youth Services and Education Programs staff).

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

General (all areas):

Knowledge of the principles practices methods and materials of recreation programs and activities.

Knowledge of the materials tools and equipment associated with leading recreation programs and activities.

Knowledge of occupational hazards (including environmental hazards) and accident prevention methods.

Knowledge of personal computers and related software.

Ability to work effectively with coworkers and the general public.

Ability to handle cash keep accurate records and prepare reports.

Ability to enforce schedule and coordinate assigned staff.

Ability to work independently and make sound decisions based on policy procedure and circumstances.

Aquatics:

Knowledge of principles and methods of water safety and aquatic recreation programming.

Knowledge of swimming pool maintenance practices and methods including water chemistry applications.

Ability to train and supervise aquatic staff including teaching required certifications.

Athletics:

Knowledge of athletic rules and regulations.

Nature:

Knowledge of animal husbandry and plant cultivation.

Knowledge of Florida natural and cultural history

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

General (all areas):

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.

Work requires the ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals including but not limited to: water treatment gasoline motor oil household cleaning and maintenance chemicals fertilizers and pesticides.

Ability to climb stairs and ladders to the height of twelve (12) feet.

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

Aquatics:

Ability to use respiratory protection equipment including self-contained breathing units.

Ability to pass the American Red Cross Lifeguard swim test and be able to swim down to a depth of sixteen (16) feet.

Possess normal color vision depth perception peripheral vision distance vision and close vision.

Athletics:

Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods of time.

Nature:

Ability to work with and around live animals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work requires performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.

Must be able to work a varying schedule outside normal business hours e.g. early mornings late nights weekends and holidays.

**This position require DCF screening**

Note:

May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

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

All regular employees are eligible for traditional benefits 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 offer great things like on-site fitness centers tuition reimbursement on-site medical staff 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 at or 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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