JOB
Veterans' Preference Applies
EEO Statement The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services
Non-Smoking
The City of Delray Beach is a
Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes, and nicotine patches or gum.
This is a responsible, supervisory position in organizing and monitoring various recreation activities. Work involves planning, developing and instructing recreation programs, supervision of staff and evaluation of program performance. Work is performed under general supervision.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
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Teaches, supervises, organizes, and instructs a variety of recreation activities and sports for youth, teens, adults in a recreation setting.
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Trains, schedules and supervises designated staff and volunteers.
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Assists with a variety of special events, recreation programs and sporting events.
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Must be available to work four (4) mandatory special events (July 4th, Tree Lighting, Holiday Parade, and St Patrick’s Parade).
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Provides guidance on work related matters and assists to resolve employee issues, if necessary.
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Coordinates and promotes special events, advertising, and vendor coordination.
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Promotes interest in programs through publicity, flyers and social media.
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Ensures that recreation facilities and equipment are used properly.
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Receives and electronically enters registration and payment information.
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Promotes safety and ensures all appropriate laws, rules and regulations are strictly enforced and respected.
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Safely transports participants to various programs by passenger van as may be required.
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Understands and agrees to working, at times, nights, weekends, and holidays as an essential component of the responsibilities.
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Develops collaborative relationships with parents.
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Works well and in a nurturing spirit with children or adults with special needs
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Responds appropriately to situations that may require urgent medical care and attention.
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Fosters positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.
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Perform all functions and responsibilities according to the Palm Beach County Code of Ethics and Florida State Statutes 112.313.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with both hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, bend, run and stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Works inside and out-of-doors in various weather conditions.
SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.
