Lead Recreation Worker
City of Orlando
Lead Recreation Worker
City of Orlando
Public services delivering for city residents
Salary:
$15- $16 Hourly
Assist the Center Manager in the delivery of services for an Families Parks and Recreation after-school and/or summer program, to ensure that the educational, behavioral and financial objectives of the program and the needs of the staff, youth, families and public are met. An employee in this classification performs specialized work in the area of athletic programming under the direction of the FPR and or Recreation Center Manager. Responsibilities include officiating or supervising a variety of athletic activities, while ensuring the safety of an FPR/Recreation after-school and/or summer program and facility. Assist Manager with daily game-day operations to provide an enjoyable and safe athletic experience for middle school aged youth, while they learn individual and team skills, sportsmanship and overall skill development. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic self-starter that will continually improve and stimulate growth in sports programs while being responsive to the needs of customers. Work is sometimes performed outdoors, and employees are exposed to extreme heat, insects and weather conditions. Employee may be required to work evenings, weekends and holiday. Will assist with driving van to pick up kids from school for the after-school program as needed. Oversee Recreation staff to ensure programming needs are met.
High School Diploma or equivalent required, plus some knowledge or experience in an organized educational, recreation or leisure services field working in various activities such as educational programs, youth sports, aquatics, cultural and therapeutic arts, health and fitness, community centers, etc. required; or an equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicant must possess a valid Florida Driver's License. First Aid/CPR certification preferred. Certification by the Florida Recreation and Park Association desired, but not required.
THIS IS A PART_TIME_POSITION WITH NO GUARANTEE OF A CERTAIN NUMBER OF HOURS AND NO BENEFITS. THIS POSITION INVOLVES WORKING ON A TEMP/SEASONAL CONTRACT WHICH CAN BE RENEWED ANNUALLY BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND BUSINESS NEEED.
Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 407.246.2062.
If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:
Public services delivering for city residents
What does the organization do? It provides city public services in Orlando to enhance quality of life, focusing on jobs, sustainability, safety, mobility, homelessness reduction, and overall livability. How does its product work? It delivers public services through knowledgeable, responsive operations and partnerships, guided by a shared community vision and sound financial management to serve residents, businesses, and visitors. How is it different from competitors? Unlike private firms, it operates as a city government that emphasizes sustainable city-building, long-term partnerships, and a public-focused agenda to be the most sustainable city and a safe, easy-to-get-around place to live and work. What is its goal? To improve residents’ quality of life by generating jobs, achieving sustainability, ensuring safety, easing mobility, and ending homelessness in Orlando.
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