Recreation Leader - Wesley Chapel District Park

Salary: $15.75 - $23.63 Hourly
Location : Land O' Lakes, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 11595
Department: Parks, Recreation, & Natrl Resources
Opening Date: 12/22/2023
Closing Date: 1/4/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: $15.75 - $23.63
Pay Grade: N28 (Non-Exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.New Hires are generally brought in from minimum to midpoint of pay range.
General Description
Join our team as a Recreation Leader!
Entry level position performing responsible work involved with planning, coordinating, implementing, directing, and supervising leisure programs and activities in an assigned recreation area for adults and/or children.
Essential Job Functions
Organizes, directs, coordinates, promotes, and supervises recreation programs and activities: games, sports, music, dancing, arts and crafts, nature activities, camping, informal group activities, tournaments, socials, classes, and exhibits, as well as special events, by developing and adapting programs through consultation with individuals and specific age groups to meet the needs of the County. Assists in administration of recreational center; i.e., answering telephone, registering participants, opening and closing facility, setting up and taking down equipment and facilities according to assignment and schedule. Supervises a group of participants, planning activities, and administering discipline in a camp situation or playground program or at a recreational facility. Gathers all necessary equipment or supplies for programs. Assists with light maintenance and custodial work required to support recreation programs. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Knowledge of rules and techniques.
• Leadership ability.
• Knowledge of a variety of recreation activities.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with associates, subordinates and the public.
• Ability to read technical manuals for comprehension.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects.

Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to bend, stoop, and squat frequently. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and one (1) year of experience in recreation or a related field.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Certification in CPR and First Aid must be received within six (6) months of employment.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7 , Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021
Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
01
I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

02
Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03
Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

04
Which best describes the years of experience you have in recreation or a related field?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

05
Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you have a valid CPR and First Aid Certification?

• Yes
• No

07
If you do not have current certification in community CPR and First Aid, are you able to obtain the certification within six months from date of hire?

• No
• Yes

08
Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran?(Supporting documentation needed at time of application or next business day)

• Yes
• No

09
I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

• Acknowledged
• Declined

10
Are you legally allowed to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

11
Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 12 months?

• Yes
• No

12
Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
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• Facebook
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• Indeed
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Magazine publication
• Pasco County
• Pasco County Traffic Sign
• Other

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