Recreation Assistant – Special Events (on-call)

This position is responsible for assisting and accomplishing duties/assignments within the Community Engagement & Events Division.  This position works a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
This position is supervised by a designated staff member within the area of assignment.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.(Essential functions, defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics.  This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.)

• Provide basic customer service to patrons utilizing recreation facilities and programs pleasantly and helpfully.
• Responsible for communicating positively and effectively with peers, managers, patrons, and the public through verbal interactions and written correspondence.
• Understands and applies standard operating procedures without significant direction and monitoring of supervisors.
• Monitor patrons’ health, welfare, and safety utilizing facilities and participation in programs. Takes action accordingly. 
• Applies basic computer skills to learn and utilize software programs effectively as necessary in assigned areas.
• Learn and utilize the phone system effectively.
• Provides support and competent assistance for programs, events, and facilities as assigned.
• Responsible for completing assignments and tasks as directed. 
• Assists in carrying out department’s goals and objectives.
• Assists with the implementation of department activities and events.
• May assist with organizing and setting up programs and activities.
• May greet the public at the desk or pool; answers telephones; gives information over the phone and in person; registers users; collect fees; balance cash/registers.
• Assists with the success of day-to-day operations.
• Requires recognition with emergency situations and ability to take action based upon position responsibility and training. 
• Performs housekeeping maintenance tasks as directed. 
• Prevent injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors.
• Assist with seeking information to grow to best serve the community. 
• May assist when an Emergency Operations plan is activated. 
• Performs any other related duties as requested or assigned.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES:

• May operate a City vehicle.

• Has or is in a program to obtain a high school diploma.
• Has the certifications if required by a position under this classification.
• Is at least sixteen (16) years of age or meets the minimum qualifications as outlined by certification.

• Valid State of Florida Driver’s License with good driving record if required by position.
• Has, or the ability to obtain hands only adult/child CPR within 6 months of employment.

Salary : $15