Recreation Assistant - Regular Part-Time and On-Call

Do you want to be a part of the team that makes the City of Palm Beach Gardens the signature place to live, learn, work and play? We provide world class services, parks, community centers, athletic fields, golf, tennis and pickleball, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, talented, and committed individuals work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply to join our culture of excellence as part of our team! Come join our family!

Summary

Join the fun as a Recreation Assistant with the City of Palm Beach Gardens Recreation Department! We’re looking for positive, professional team players who enjoy interacting with the public and thrive in a dynamic setting.

In this role, you’ll help keep our facilities prepared for exciting programs, events, and activities. Duties include, but are not limited to, setting up and breaking down tables and chairs, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring policies are followed with a friendly and professional approach. This position plays a key role in creating a welcoming environment for our community and requires a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Additionally, this position is responsible for effectively assisting and accomplishing duties/assignments within the assigned Recreation Division area under the direction of a supervisor. This may include assisting in the classroom, with programs, camps, and aquatics.

We are currently inviting motivated individuals to join our team for regular part-time and on-call positions.

Essential Function Duties and Responsibilities

(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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Special Qualifications/Preferences

• 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.

Pension Plan: Provided through the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Choice between the Investment Plan with a one (1) year vesting schedule, and the Pension Plan with an eight (8) year vesting schedule. Mandatory 3% pre-tax contribution.


Optional Voluntary Benefits: 457 Deferred Comp Plan, Roth IRA, Recreation Program Discounts, Day Care Discounts, Free EV Charging Station, Flexible Schedules.