Recreation Assistant - Simpson Park

• Creates, organizes and supervises a wide variety of programs and recreational activities, including team and individual games, athletic contests, and sporting events; assists with and conducts tournaments; supervises free play.
• Registers patrons and collects and tallies fees for various classes and checks in supplies and equipment.
• Enforces rules and regulations; maintains safeguards against accidents and instructs children in safe use of equipment.
• Monitors game room, weight rooms, and gym.
• Reports hazardous conditions and accidents and administers first aid when needed.
• Instructs individuals and groups in recreational activities; maintains discipline in recreational areas.
• Handles related paperwork such as attendance records and requisitioning supplies.
• Participates in staff meetings; assists in planning special events; provides information about programs to parents and other citizens.
• May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department. 

• Performs related work as required.
• Position may be designated as Mission Critical by Department Director.

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited school.

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must maintain a valid telephone number.
• Must maintain First Aid and CPR certification within one (1) year of employment.

• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of playground and community center planning, of the philosophy and objectives of public recreation, of child psychology and sociology and of personal health and hygiene.
• Knowledge of and ability to lead a variety of recreational activities suitable for children and adults.
• Knowledge of first aid methods and necessary safety precautions used in recreation work.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations governing various competitive athletic games, such as softball, basketball, and volleyball.
• Some knowledge of arts and crafts, dramatics and music.
• Ability to adhere to program standards and objectives outlined by supervisors.
• Ability to supervise subordinates in recreation work, discipline and solve disciplinary problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, other City employees, and the general public.
• Ability to perform work requiring good health and physical stamina.
• Ability to apply customer service skills and troubleshooting.

• Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to fifty (50) pounds of force on a recurring basis and routine keyboard operations.
• The job risks exposure to significant environmental hazards, blood borne pathogens, high temperatures outside activities-heat and bright/dim light.
• The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination).  Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone.  Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders.  Test times and locations to be announced.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Salary : $17 - $25