Recreation Aide

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Palatka, United States Putnam County, FL BOCC Full time
Salary: $15.00 Hourly

Location : 120 Carter Road - Palatka, FL

Job Type: Temporary (OPS)

Job Number: 22-41

Department: Parks & Recreation

Opening Date: 07/06/2022

General Description

This is a temporary, as-needed, hourly position performing sub-professional recreational work in monitoring and supervising designated recreation programs(s) and instructing in a variety of recreational activities. The position reports to the Recreation Manager or their designee.
Essential Job Functions

  1. Performs clerical functions in registering applicants, posting notices, etc.
  2. Assists in developing sports teams for various youth program.
  3. Assists in developing youth and adult sports schedules and activities.
  4. Maintains various sports equipment as necessary.
  5. Monitors sports officials and coaches during practices and games.
  6. Must be able to work nights and weekends as required.
  7. May be required to assist with emergency support functions (ESF) in the EOC during emergencies or other related emergency duties.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)

Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  1. Knowledge of various recreation activities and programs.
  2. Knowledge of programs and activities.
  3. Ability to meet and converse with the public both in person and over the phone.
  4. Ability to plan, organize, and carry out daily activities as well as special programs.
  5. Administrative, Organizational and safety skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  1. Currently enrolled in High school or High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
  2. Some recreation and/ or athletics experience.

(A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the above minimum qualifications.)

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS
  1. Ability to possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS
  1. Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
  2. Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).
  3. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
  4. Standing, walking.
  5. Driving.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
  1. Works inside and outside in various weather conditions.

(Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability or disabilities.)

All Temporary, Seasonal, or OPS Employees are required to participate in an orientation session to provide safety training while working for Putnam County.

The safety and well-being of our temporary or seasonal workers is taken very seriously, and the County is committed to providing our workers with training for their own safety and the safety of others.