Recreation Leader

A City Application is required for consideration for this position: https://www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/community_/city_departments/human_resources/how_to_apply.php

Part-time position with a variable schedule requiring flexible availability. Shifts may be assigned Monday–Friday between 12:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and Saturday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Special events and occasional holidays may also be required as needed.

SUMMARY – Responsible for planning, coordinating, and evaluating programs; supervising activities and personnel; coordinating leagues; handling financial transactions; ensuring proper facility use; managing records; and developing program activities assisting in the development, planning, organizing, promoting, and implementing of multiple recreational and special event activities for all age groups. Work is performed under the supervision of the Parks, Recreation and Community Affairs Director or designee in accordance with established methods, schedules, and procedures. Considerable independent initiative and judgment is exercised in meeting specific program objectives. This is a part-time position, which requires the ability to work flexible hours and weekends.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes general duties such as opening/closing facilities, coordinating/leading programs, discussing community needs, ensuring safety, maintaining cleanliness, managing basic financial transactions, training subordinates, supervising special events and performing office duties.

Assists in coordinating various programs; youth programs, and special events to include organizing league activities, working City events/tournaments, contacting officials and scorekeepers, and collecting fees.

Discusses and makes inquiries into the interests, needs, and desires of individuals to determine how the City can best meet their needs.

Meets with organized groups, individuals or other interested parties to provide information, determine community-wide program needs and interests, and formulate new activities, programs, and events. While performing these duties, the individual will strive to promote community participation and satisfaction with City events.

Ensures the administration of safety precautions and procedures. Renders non-emergency First Aid, as needed.

Assists in the care, maintenance and general cleanliness of City facilities/equipment to include cleaning, reporting maintenance issues, and conducting periodic inventory/inspections to ensure City equipment and property are in good condition.

Performs general office duties by keeping records, preparing reports, answering the telephone and dispensing general information as needed. Utilizes Windows based operating systems to perform these tasks.

Maintains a strong commitment to City of Cape Canaveral Organizational Values:

https://www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/community/about_us.php

Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - Oversees recreational program volunteers and employees as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE - - Requires a High School Diploma/GED and 1 years of experience. Previous customer service experience and Microsoft Office Suite familiarity. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with local recreation programs/facilities, current industry trends, recreation or POS software. NRPA membership/certification, experience with RECTRAC/RecDesk, and CPR/AED certifications.

The City of Cape Canaveral is a Drug-Free Workplace Employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.33 - $26.37 per hour

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you understand this position requires the ability to work flexible hours and weekends?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Relevant: 1 year (Required)
• Customer service: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $26