Summer Recreation Aide II (Part-Time/Seasonal)

"Position Overview

General Function:

Responsible for coordinating summer camp activities and field trips, ensuring that the Summer Recreation Aide I’s are keeping the children engaged in activities and abiding by their schedules at the summer camp program. Duties will also include verifying attendance counts, field trip forms, and sign-in/out procedures.

Employee receives general supervision from Parks and Fields Specialist I, with independence allowed in the performance of routine tasks.

Reports To:

Parks and Fields Specialist I

Operations Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Summer Recreation Aide I

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures that all forms are completed prior to new registration or field trips.

• Ensures that any incident reports or accident reports are completed.

• Acts as the lead during the camp including field trips.

• Ensures that recreation leaders are performing their duties

• Assist with planning special events including working with vendors, contracts, planning sheets, and creating event layouts.

• Ensures the safety of assigned equipment and participants. Including performing first aid. Training/certification will be provided.

• Ensure that recreational equipment is stored properly, returned after use, and maintained in good condition.

• Prepares reports as required.

• Transports children in 15 passenger van to various parks and locations during Summer Camp.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

All of the above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. This description is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Type of Appointment/Work hours:

• Part-time in-person position.

• Will be required to work a schedule between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM Monday through Friday for the entire summer camp program June 9th, 2025 – August 1st, 2025.

Qualifications & Work Environment

Requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalency.

• First Aid / CPR / AED Certification is preferred.

• Must possess and demonstrate good organizational skills.

• Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions & perform simple math skills.

• Some experience and knowledge in organized recreational and sports activities.

• Must have good written and verbal skills.

• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

• As a condition of hire, applicants must undergo a comprehensive fingerprint-based background screen for statewide and national criminal history records (i.e., a Level II background check).

Physical and Environmental Demands or Conditions:

The physical and environmental demands for this position have been listed on the last page of this description. Physical and environmental demands must be met to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

Employment Policies & Core Values

Core Competencies:

• Judgment - Sound decisions based on fact; uses logic to solve problems.

• Quality of Work - Performs work thoroughly, accurately, and professionally.

• Reliability - Timely and consistently completes assigned work; consistently reports to work and is punctual.

• Safety - Committed to ensuring a safe environment and complies with applicable safety standards.

• Technical Capability - Applies knowledge to identify issues and works to develop skills; demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, and equipment.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

• The employee must successfully pass a background screening process and comply with the City’s Drug-Free Workplace policy.

• The City will also verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired so the proper completion of Form I-9 is required, which includes the employee providing documents evidencing identity and employment authorization.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Qualifying individuals with disabilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions.

Veteran’s Preference Policy:

In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, the City of Homestead complies with Florida law by providing Veterans' Preference in hiring. Qualified applicants, including veterans, spouses, widows/widowers, parents of service members, and current reserve or National Guard members, may receive hiring priority if they meet minimum qualifications and can perform the duties required. Veterans’ Preference includes additional points on exams, prioritized placement on employment lists, and education waivers for certain qualified individuals. This preference ensures eligible candidates are considered fairly at all stages of the hiring process. For questions, contact the Human Resources Department."

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