TEMP Part Time Recreation Assistant PRCA - 6173
City of Gainesville
Job Description
Pay Details: $15.00/h
Closing Date: Until Filled (30 day)
SUMMARY
This is temporary entry level work teaching, instructing and leading recreational activities, events and programs of the City’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) facilities. 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, you may be required to satisfactorily complete a Counselor in Training program.
CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
Licenses
Depending on area of assignment, a valid Florida Driver License may be required upon appointment. Certifications American Red Cross certification (or equivalent) in Adult, Child and Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), AED and First Aid is required upon appointment.
Closing Date: Until Filled (30 day)
SUMMARY
This is temporary entry level work teaching, instructing and leading recreational activities, events and programs of the City’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) facilities. 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, you may be required to satisfactorily complete a Counselor in Training program.
CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
Licenses
Depending on area of assignment, a valid Florida Driver License may be required upon appointment. Certifications American Red Cross certification (or equivalent) in Adult, Child and Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), AED and First Aid is required upon appointment.
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