Recreation Aide/Counselor Part-Time Seasonal

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JOB TITLE:Recreation Aide/Counselor Part-Time Seasonal –Hourly Employee (Seasonal Assignment)

EMPLOYER: City of West Park

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation

REPORTS TO: Social Services Manager

PAY RATE: $15.00

SUMMARY: The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for the provision of leisure programs, sports and other recreational activities for individuals and groups of various ages. This role also assists in implementing the safety mandates of visitors and program attendants as per CDC guidelines related, but not limited to social distancing, facial coverings, hand hygiene and the overall organization and delivery of general recreational activities, leagues, special events, clinics and seasonal programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Prior to park visitors and program attendants entering the parks for the use of open areas only, perform a temperature checks at the park entrance.

•Monitor park’s open restrooms to ensure they are stocked with supplies for hand washing hygiene and regularly cleaned to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19.

•Monitor areas where people gather such as picnic tables, playgrounds and basketball courts to ensure the park visitors and program attendants are following CDC and Park guidelines for safety.

•Following safe distancing and facial cover guidelines verbally remind park visitors and program attendants about temporary park closures due to social distancing practices. Ensure park visitors and program attendants do not cross physical barriers in closed areas of the parks.

•Verbally remind large groups about park rules set in place to enforce social distancing.

•While wearing gloves, routinely and efficiently wipe any common touched outdoor surfaces with disinfectants such as handrails, benches and door knobs.

•Communicate and report all parks issues to the Interim Parks and Recreation Director on written reports.

•Enforce safety policies and procedures.

•Assists in the rendering of first aid in cases of minor injuries while wearing personal protective equipment.

•Assists in the performance of minor maintenance duties to keep facilities and grounds in a safe and clean condition for participants and spectators.

•Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Minimum: High school diploma, general education degree (GED) or AA degree with 6months of related experience and/or training working with youth or at a park facility.

•Bachelor’s degree preferred in social services or related field with minimum six months related experience and/or training working with youth or at a park facility.

•Computer skills required:

• Basic computer skills.
• Other skills required:
• Previous experience in a similar environment preferred.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of public recreational activities and programs.
• Some knowledge of major athletic rules and regulations.
• Some knowledge of basic safety and first aid procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to keep records and prepare reports.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Ethics and Conflict of Interest policies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability or political affiliation.

COMPETENCIES:

•Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.

•Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

•Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

•Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

•Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to scheduled hours of work; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

•Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

•Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

•Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

•Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

•Frequently required to stand and walk.

•Continually exposed to outside weather conditions.

•The employee must occasionally lift and/or move supplies or equipment.

•The employee may be required to perform minor maintenance duties.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.