Recreation Aide

There are lots of reasons to join the City of Parkland’s dynamic team of public servants! Besides competitive pay, we offer great benefits, learning opportunities, professional development, and a team that truly cares about each other. That’s why we were named one of Sun-Sentinel's 2022 Top Workplaces based on what our own employees had to say about their experience working for the City of Parkland!

What you'll learn:

As a Recreation Aide, you’ll have the opportunity to work with diverse groups in our beautiful Parks. The Recreation Aide is an excellent position to begin your career in Parks & Recreation, providing opportunity for growth and development. You’ll participate in important training including CPR/First Aid Training all while learning:

• Communication and customer service skills
• Collaboration
• Park operations
• Networking
• Community relations
• Cash handling, ledgers, and deposits
• Recreational program development and planning
• Contract management
• Safety and emergency management
• Recreational software

What you'll do:

This position performs intermediate paraprofessional work planning and supervising the activities at a recreation center. Work is performed under general supervision. Supervision is exercised over part time employees at the assigned recreation center.

• Monitors participants utilizing the recreation center facilities.
• Enforces policies and maintains order.
• Inspects center equipment for proper condition and possible safety hazards, reporting all concerns to the Parks & Recreation Manager.
• Develops schedules for the center and posts information regarding center activities.
• Makes schedule amendments for facility usage as needed to avoid conflicts.
• Answer phones.
• Responds to center emails.
• Collects payments, closes and balances cash drawer at the end of the shift.
• Enters information into RecTrac.
• Assists with all special events.
• Performs light maintenance duties.
• Demonstrates impeccable customer service.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months of related work experience.
• Must have a valid CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications or the ability to obtain these certifications within six (6) months.
• Must have Level II background clearance or the ability to obtain clearance upon employment offer.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of recreation and group activities.
• Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Skill in the use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Skill in using computers for data entry.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to complete work assignment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and implement classes, various activities, and special events.
• Ability to maintain complex records and prepare technical reports.
• Ability to work a digital camera.
• Ability to maintain discipline and encourage compliance with safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to track event key performance areas and identify items to work on for future events.
• Ability to manage event set up, break down and follow-ups.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work with internal and external teams as well as event sponsors.
• Work environment is typically performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.
• The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
• Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: crawling, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pushing, reaching, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, and walking.

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION: This position is deemed a safety sensitive position in accordance with Florida State Statute Chapter 112.0455 Drug Free Workplace Act and is subject to pre-employment drug screening. Applicant will need to pass a level II background screening from the Department of Children and Families (DCF) clearinghouse before their date of hire. For further questions please visit the Clearinghouse website https://info.flclearinghouse.com