Part -Time Recreation Activities Coordinator

Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is actively seeking a Part-Time Recreation Activities Coordinator.

Did you know that as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have 11 paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition, to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of public service and on-time payments.

This is paraprofessional work in developing and implementing recreation programs at community centers, parks and playgrounds including educational youth programming, multi-generational programming, active adult programming and senior programming. The work requires knowledge of the techniques, methods, and procedures used in recreational activities such as outdoor and indoor activities and educational games, sports and nature-based pursuits, which involves the use of specialized skills which is learned on the job or through specialized training. Contacts require skills in understanding, and/or influencing people and are important in providing services to participants, including skills of persuasiveness, assertiveness, and sensitivity to others point of view that are required to influence behavior, change an opinion or turn a situation around. The work is semi-routine in that tasks are covered by procedures or precedents, but some latitude is permitted to consider the most appropriate method, technique or procedure to follow. The work is patterned involving similar situations and generally requiring only the choice of the correct procedure. The work is performed indoors and outdoors where there are some risks and hazards, but they are known, predictable and controllable. Operates a motor vehicle. Operates a personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database and other related software and other standard office equipment. Physical activity is moderate and requires regular physical activity such as playing basketball, completing basic exercises, standing for extended periods of time and walking up to 3 miles in a day. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are varied and, although subject to standard practices and procedures, the worker is permitted some latitude to set own priorities subject to superior’s approval.

Examples of Work

• Develops and implements diverse recreational programs for youth, teens, adults and families which may include leading exercise programs, participating in athletic activities, and/or providing homework assistance.
• Identifies partnership opportunities in the community and develops, implements and oversees contracts and partnership agreements.
• Conducts community outreach and promotes recreational programs by attending on-site and neighborhood meetings, working with local schools, neighborhood associations, and volunteer groups to promote programming and identify recreational needs.
• Explains and enforces safety procedures and rules.
• Administers emergency first aid, if necessary.
• Identifies supplies needed for administrative tasks and scheduled programs.
• Maintains inventory of on-site supplies as well as usability and safety of on-site equipment.
• Performs basic administrative tasks including maintaining programming records and completing reports.
• Responsible for the general upkeep/maintenance of the facility.
• Schedules rentals of community centers, collects fees and coordinates staff coverage.
• May operate a vehicle to collect and deliver supplies.
• Participates as part of the emergency operations team that distributes goods to the public.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of rules, practices and procedures associated with outdoor and indoor recreational activities and homework assistance.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and rules to be followed during recreational activities.
• Knowledge in conducting community outreach and promoting recreational programs.
• Skill in the use and maintenance of equipment needed for outdoor and indoor recreational activities.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written materials pertaining to recreational activities, which includes homework assistance and departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to complete regular physical activity for a minimum of 4 consecutive hours such as playing basketball, completing basic exercises, standing for extended periods of time and walking up to 3 miles.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to provide homework assistance to grades K – 7th.
• Ability to administer emergency first aid.
• Ability to interact with the general public applying recognized customer service standards.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as a personal computer, using word processing, spreadsheet, database and other related software.
• Ability to clean the facility including restrooms, windows, floors, etc.A
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• Two years of education and/or experience in recreation, leisure services, physical education or a related field or in providing services to school-age children, which must include
• At least one year of experience or education directly related to the recreation or education field.
• Must pass background screening on a local, state and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• A valid driver’s license is required and must be maintained.
• Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville certification as a Public Driver.
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR and First Aid certification within three months of employment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probationary period for this class is six months.
• This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville’s Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401).

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.coj.net. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received, and date degree was conferred.

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If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us