• Job Description

  Req#: 4946870
  The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.
  
  
  This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.
  
  
  Please note that this is an external job posting intended for non-city employees. If you are a current city employee applying through this posting, your application will not be reviewed with other internal candidates. In order to be considered with internal candidates, please apply on the internal posting by clicking HERE .
  
  
  This position is Essential and is required to report to duty before, during, and immediately after a civil emergency.
  
  
  Entry level recreational work in monitoring and supervising designated recreation program(s) and instructing in a variety of recreational activities. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City. May work a varied schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.
  The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
  
  
  • Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
  • Accepts payments and processes receipts for programs and facility rentals.
  • Monitors and oversees assigned recreational programs such as: special events, athletic leagues, center activities and programs, dances, takes registrations for programs and provides customer service.
  • Maintains equipment and facilities by performing manual labor, painting and semi-skilled work.
  • Maintains Facility grounds, by performing litter control, pressure cleaning around the building and other manual labor tasks.
  • Performs litter control functions inside and outside of the facility. Cleans restrooms, and general janitorial functions.
  • Performs general housekeeping of floors and carpets.
  • Sets up chairs and tables for meetings and clears area after meetings.
  • Other duties may be assigned.
  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
  • Knowledge of various recreational activities and programs
  • Knowledge of programs and activities
  • Skill in organizing activities and promoting a safe environment
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public
  • Ability to plan, organize and carry out daily and special programs
  • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
  • Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
  • Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
  • Ability to stay centered when challenged.
  • Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.
  EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
  Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is required. Some recreation experience is preferred.
  
  Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
  Valid Florida Driver's License and maintenance of clean driving record may be required.
  CPR/AED is required within 270 days of hire.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift 30 pounds and /or move up to 50 pounds. While setting up tables and chairs, it is mandatory that all employees wear steel or composite toe shoes. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and temperatures.
  
  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  
  

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