Recreation Leader (Part-Time, Year Round)

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JOB SUMMARY:

This is skilled work in supervising a program of play and/or recreational activities for children and adults in a City facility or area. Work involves responsibility for organizing programs and recreational activities for children, teen-age groups, and adults at City facilities which may include classes, trips, special events and various recreational experiences. Work extends to the responsibility for the children's physical well-being and safety while they are on the playground, in a recreation center, or traveling off-site. Participants in the program range from pre-school to advanced age groups. This position may supervise Recreation Aides, volunteers, other City employees and contractors. Work assignments may be performed under the supervision of a higher ranked PRCA position. All work is done according to standardized and prescribed policies, rules and regulations.

• Directs and supervises and takes corrective actions when problems arise; organizes and instructs games such as volleyball, softball, badminton, ping-pong, and others; explains, demonstrates and conducts new and original games.
• Directs and supervises adult groups in activities, such as shuffleboard, cards, chess, checkers and horseshoes; promotes and supervises dances, parties, picnics and various other activities.
• Plans and supervises organized class instruction in handicrafts, such as paper, wood and sewing projects; gives instruction in dramatics, singing, cooking, and dancing.
• Operates a variety of related equipment, office machinery and computers and related software.
• Keeps records, reports, maintain inventories of supplies and equipment; requisitions supplies and equipment.
• Utilizes the City’s Recware computer program to develop schedules, enrollment, create activities, facility reservations and cash/credit reports.
• Works in an administrative team environment.
• Prepares and/or submits various operational records and reports, such as, monthly activity reports, time sheets, surveys, staff schedules, purchase requisitions, program proposals, program evaluations, program attendance, contracts, registration forms, insurance agreements, deposits, facility and vehicle inspections, and concerns.
• Attends regular staff meetings.
• Responds to telephone inquiries regarding department activities.  Greet visitors and patrons to the facility.
• Chaperon or serve as supervisor for events and trips as required.
• Supervises all operations of recreation facilities in the absence of Recreation Coordinator.  Opens, attends to and secures facilities, as needed.
• Interacts and communicates effectively with a variety of groups and individuals including department personnel, other department employees, community groups, volunteers, patrons, participants, parents, and general public.
• Enforces the City’s Youth Program Background Check Policy and procedures.
• Performs related work as required for this position description only.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent, plus

Required: 
High School Diploma or GED equivalent, plus six (6) months experience in recreation work plus successful completion of the Department of Children’s and Families 40-hour training for childcare personnel working in facilities servicing only school age children (transcript must be provided) at first available opportunity.  This 40-hour training must be successfully completed within the employee’s probationary period.
 
Preferred:
One (1) year experience in recreation work.
 
Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.
 
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: 

• Pediatric & Adult CPR/AED & First Aid or obtain within 90 days of employment
• Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws, standards and requirements as related to child welfare, education, childcare facilities administration, public assistance, and health services
• Knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of municipal parks, recreation and cultural arts programming and Department operation procedures.
• Knowledge of City and Department policies and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and methods used in organizing and directing play and recreational activities.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles, rules, materials, and equipment requirements and organization of a wide variety of play and recreational activities suitable for children, teen-age groups and adults such as games, free play activities, gymnastics and recreation, dancing, dramatics, music, storytelling, cooking, social recreation, art and handicraft work.
• Ability to be trained in Recware, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel computer programs and related software.
• Ability to coordinate various recreational activities and programs for recreation division special events and holiday programs.
• Ability to inspire and develop in participants desirable qualities of character and leadership.
• Ability to select activities suitable to individual and group needs and to instruct in these activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.
• Ability to represent the City effectively and positively in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation/gender identity.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to conduct sedentary work, light work, medium work, heavy work, very heavy work, balance, climb, crawl, crouch, feel, fingering object, grasp, handle, hear, kneel, lift, make rational decisions, pull, push, reach, use repetitive motion, speak, stand, stoop, talk, visualize and walk. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:      

Work involves moderate to heavy physical activity in an outdoor setting under all types of weather conditions with the added exposure to insects, animals and other hazards.Required Education and Background Information: Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility. Please note minimum education and experience requirements. Closed competitive positions are open only to employees while open competitive positions are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Evidence of a GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma. Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and/or providing all relevant information at the time of application. Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date.

Veteran's Preference:   The City values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible.  Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs.

All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.

Applicants who are considered for employment will be required to pay $62.00 for the FDLE Level II background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES:  The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees.   Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions:
 

• The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;
• The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;
• The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.

As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling (954) 921-3216.
 
All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications).  
 
The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.

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