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TEMP Part Time Recreation Assistant PRCA 6173
Closing Date: Until Filled or max 60 days
Pay: $15.00

Job Details:
This is temporary entry level teaching, instructing and leading youth development and recreational activities events and programs of the City’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) facilities, Youth Services and Education Programs Division. This position leads out of school time and enrichment programs for youth preschool to age 24 in a safe and structured environment. Positions allocated to this class report to a designated supervisor and work under close supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on recreational instruction and activities leadership work of a temporary nature.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Depending on area of assignment:

• Assists in leading and monitoring summer camp activities and functions for children ages 5 through 18.
• Assists with developing and implementing summer camp activities and programs.
• Develops and teaches educational programs for various age groups at assigned facility.
• Responsible for the care of the children/adults in the recreation programs they are assigned to.
• Enforces safety and operating procedures including compliance with health, safety and building codes; enforces by informing general public participants.
• Renders CPR/ first aid, according to level of training, in the case of an injury and reports all injuries to the supervisor or his/her designee. Completes accident reports as required by policy.
• Distributes and collects equipment for games and activities.
• Assist in instructing various recreation programs.
• Ensures that equipment and materials are clean, safe and in proper working conditions; reports any damaged and unsafe equipment or required maintenance to the supervisor or his/her designee.
• Performs related clerical work including, but not limited to, copying, answering telephones, providing information on center activities and recording center attendance.
• Attends work on continuous and regular basis.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum sixteen (16) years of age or high school graduate or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma, and a minimum of six (6) months of experience volunteering, teaching, leading or instructing children in an organized recreational or a childcare setting, or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Temporary Recreation Assistants assigned to a Teen Camp must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Ability to pass Children and Family Services background check upon hire and as requested. Depending on area of assignment, it may be required to complete a Counselor in Training program.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

• Depending on area of assignment, a valid Florida Driver License may be required upon appointment.
• American Red Cross certification (or equivalent) in Adult, Child and Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), AED and First Aid is required upon appointment