Job Title

Job Family

Job Code

Job Exempt

Recreation Assistant P/T

Seiu_White_Collar

CRG22

Pay Grade

Pay Rate Type

Minimum

Midpoint

Maximum

S22

Hourly

$16.32

$20.80

$25.28

Job Description

Performs specialized recreation work in providing leisure programs, sports, and other recreational activities for various ages and abilities, individuals, and groups. Assists a Recreation Supervisor in operating a community center and overall organization and delivery of general recreational activities, leagues, special events, clinics, and seasonal programs. Work includes maintaining log/records collection of membership and/or rental fees, preparing financial and attendance reports, and opening/closing the facility. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Recreation supervisor and reviewed while in progress and upon completion by observation and through reports submitted. Some positions may require working outdoors, and the employee may occasionally be exposed to extreme heat and insects. Required to work evenings and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate and one (1) year of experience in the recreation field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Some positions may require a valid Florida Driver's License. Background check which includes polygraph may be required depending on the area of assignment.

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Note: The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed by this job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Assists the facility supervisor in promoting center programs including planning, organizing, teaching and leading various age and ability individuals and groups in general and specialized recreational activities that may include arts and crafts, athletics and leagues, special events and seasonal programs.

May assist in coaching, refereeing and officiating various team athletics and in maintaining good sportsmanship on the part of participants and spectators.

Maintains records and prepares reports as directed.

Explains center's rules, policies, procedures and programs to public, enforcing safety policies and procedures to keep facilities and grounds safe for participants and spectators.

Maintains center supplies and informs supervisor when orders are needed.

Assist in the performance of minor maintenance of assigned facility, including turning off all lights, air/conditioning or heating units, locking all gates and doors, putting money and valuables in safe, setting alarm, securing all equipment, furniture, etc.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Some knowledge of the rules, practices and techniques of public recreational activities and programs.

Some knowledge of major athletic rules and regulations.

Some knowledge of basic public safety.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to keep records and prepare related reports.

Ability to lift 40 lbs., if area of assignment requires moving equipment.

Ability to organize and actively participate in various indoors and outdoor recreational programs and special events.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and citizens of all ages and diverse cultural backgrounds.

Ability to schedule reservations to endure proper class/program size.

Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays.