What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Programmer – Part Time Benefits Eligible position at City of Palm Beach Gardens?
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
This is a part-time benefits eligible position, meaning, the employee is consistently, regularly scheduled to work 30 – 32 hours per week and are eligible for health insurance, the employee wellness center, personal leave, and the Florida Retirement System.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: This position is supervised by the assigned supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: This position assists in supervising assigned part-time staff and all recreation volunteers.
Essential Function Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the complete execution of assigned responsibilities within the framework of Department vision, goals, and Department/City policy and procedure.
- Accomplishes the position’s requirements through research, applying professional knowledge, and utilizing best practices.
- As assigned, develops and monitors budgets for the area of responsibility or program.
- Recognizes concerns and formulates solutions to address the situation.
- Train and coach subordinate staff.
- Actively participates in the division and department-wide discussions about goals and objectives to serve the community.
- May serve as a manager on duty for recreational facilities, when needed.
- If necessary, drive passenger vehicles and busses to transport program participants and/or pickup goods/supplies
- Develops and carries out program and lesson plans assigned for the position.
- Acts in a lead role in the operation of recreation facilities and programs ensuring that patrons are receiving the highest level of customer service and reacts swiftly to handle any comments, concerns, or questions effectively.
- Requires recognition with emergency situations and ability to take action based upon position responsibility and training.
- Recognizes and takes appropriate action to diffuse tense situations and to turn potentially bad customer service experiences into positive ones.
- Assumes a leadership role of other part-time staff
- Train and schedule staff; evaluates employee's work performance.
- May supervise part-time staff, at times.
- Responsible to maintain all records in accordance with the Records Retention Law
- As the leader in the areas assigned, take responsibility for any issue, concern, or project; and sees it through to completion.
- Responsible for communicating positively and effectively with peers, managers, patrons, and the public through verbal interactions and written correspondence.
- Monitor patrons’ health, welfare, and safety utilizing facilities and participation in programs. Assumes responsibility and takes action accordingly.
- Effectively and extensively utilize software programs as necessary in assigned areas.
- Utilizes the phone system effectively and efficiently.
- Responsible for applying training to assignments and continually seeking out information to gain knowledge to better serve the community.
- Applies emergency management training to recognize and assist in a crisis.
- Performs any other related duties as requested or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Has a high school diploma or some high school with the required certifications.
- Some college level or higher trade training in related fields preferred.
- Has a combination of three years of related experience and further education/training.
- Has the required certifications if required by a position under this classification.
- Is at least eighteen (18) years of age.
Special Qualifications/Preferences
- Valid State of Florida Driver’s License with good driving record.
- Has, or the ability to obtain basic first aid and adult/child CPR as required by the position within 6 months of employment.
Eligibility: Coverage in the City’s group insurance plans begins the first of the month following thirty (30) days of employment, transfer, or promotion.
Health Insurance: Choice of three (3) plans provided through Florida Blue. Employee contributions are required toward the cost of this insurance on a bi-weekly basis as follows:
On-Site Employee Health and Wellness Center: Available for use by employees, spouses and dependents enrolled on the City’s Health Plan. No-copays for doctor’s visits, labs, physicals, or prescription drugs dispensed at the Center
Employee Assistance Program: Six (6) visits per calendar year, per issue, provided at no cost.
Wellness Program: Voluntary wellness initiatives that promote and reward health awareness.
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.
Personal Leave: Eight (8) hours accrued monthly used for vacation, illness, or personal time away from work.
Optional Voluntary Benefits: 457 Deferred Comp Plan, Roth IRA, Recreation Program Discounts, Day Care Discounts, Free EV Charging Station, Flexible Schedules
Salary : $30 - $110
