Recreation Specialist - Childcare Assistant

This position is responsible for planning, record keeping, organization and supervision of a classroom in the Riverside Youth Enrichment Center, Monday - Friday between the hours of 12:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. This position will be working with children and assist the lead teachers in the newborn room in educating and enriching their lives in a safe atmosphere. 

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.)

• Utilizes experience with the target population and/or task to accomplish the position’s requirements.
• Utilizes the knowledge gained from position-related certification in the daily execution of job duties. 
• Assists with supervising subordinate staff in order to accomplish related tasks
• Assumes a leadership role of other part-time staff
• Train and schedule staff; evaluates employee's work performance.
• May assist Programmer supervise part-time staff, at times.
• If necessary and meets minimum qualifications, drive passenger vehicles to transport program participants and/or pickup goods/supplies.
• Provides a high level of customer service to patrons utilizing recreation facilities and programs pleasantly and helpfully to handle their concerns effectively.
• With little supervision, applies training and experience to complete tasks thoroughly and accurately.
• Responsible for communicating positively and effectively with peers, managers, patrons, and the public through verbal interactions and written correspondence.
• Responsible to maintain all  records in accordance with the Records Retention Law
• Applies acquired knowledge of Department operations and policy without direction and monitoring supervisors in daily routine situations in assigned areas.
• Utilizes the software in assigned area to provide an accurate account of the assigned divisional finances
• Oversee and troubleshoot assigned area software.
• Responsible to provide observation for the patrons’ health, welfare, and safety utilizing facilities and/or participating in programs. Takes action accordingly.
• Completing required records and reports on all accidents and incidents that occur during shift.
• Requires recognition with emergency situations and ability to take action based upon position responsibility and training. 
• Effectively and extensively utilize software programs as necessary in assigned areas.
• Utilizes the phone system effectively.
• Thoroughly completes assigned tasks for programs, events, and facilities as assigned with limited supervision.
• Maintain records and prepare reports on activities and programs conducted. 
• Carries out program and lesson plans that are assigned for the position. 
• Responsible for applying training to assignments and continually seeking out information to grow knowledge base to serve the community better. 
• Applies emergency management training and recognizing and assisting, when necessary, in a crisis. 
• Performs any other related duties as requested or assigned.

• Has two years of a combination of experience in related job duties or some experience with required certifications and the completion of a shadow training period
• Mandatory Introductory Childcare Training Course (40 hours), plus Early Literacy Course (5 hours)
• Must be at least 18 years of age to apply for this position.
• Candidates with an AA, BA in Elementary Education, or related field, with some classes in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• All VPK required certification is preferred.
• Considerable experience in Child Development preferred, or
• Any related combination of training and experience

• Valid State of Florida Driver’s License with a good driving record, CDL Passenger Endorsement preferred, and

• First Aid Infant and Child CPR 

Salary : $18