RECREATION LEADER

Under limited supervision, provides assistance to children, adults, senior citizens and other patrons through events and community recreation oriented programs. Performs related duties involving special events, facility supervision and programs. The incumbent reports to Recreation Center Supervisor or a subordinate; and performs related duties as assigned. Work schedule will include days, nights and weekends.

Salary$15.18 - $18.98 Hourly (Pay Grade 36) - Hours will vary up to 29 hours/week.

QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience in recreation or events is required.

Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certification is required, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months from date of employment. Successful completion of a 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training Course from the Florida Department of Children and Families is required, or the ability to obtain within ninety (90) days from date of employment. You are required to pass a Level II Background from the State of Florida.

A valid Florida Class C Commercial driver's license with air brakes and the "P" and endorsement is required. For application purposes, a valid driver's license from any state or State of Florida Class E driver's license may be utilized; with the ability to obtain a State of Florida Class C Commercial driver's license with air brakes, and the "P"  endorsement within six (6) months from date of employment. For application purposes, a valid driver’s license from any state or a State of Florida Class E driver’s license may be utilized.

To be considered valid (or verified) for position qualification purposes, and consistent with City Hiring Policy 4-5, a High School, GED or equivalent diploma, and all higher education degrees or certifications must have been issued by

a)     a public education institution in the State of Florida or any State or Territory of the United States; or

b)     an institution accredited by an accrediting organization that is recognized by the Florida Department of Education or the U.S. Department of Education; or

c)       an institution that is accredited by an organization that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); or

d)     an institution whose degree or certification is accepted by institutions identified in either a), b), or c), above, for the purpose of admission to institutions identified in either a), b), or c) above.

International degrees will be evaluated to determine if they satisfy qualification requirements.

 

Have not lost any driving privileges by reason of revocation, suspension or denial of license, or have been convicted and/or had an adjudication withheld of three or more moving violations or have had one DUI (Driving Under the Influence) in any preceding twenty-four (24) month period.

Have not had more than one DUI (conviction or adjudication withheld) in Florida or any other state within the past ten (10) years.

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