Seasonal - Rec And Roll- Outdoor Activity Coordinator

Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : Jacksonville, FL
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 2024-05766
Department: PARKS, RECREATION & COMM SVCS
Opening Date: 01/08/2024
Closing Date: 6/7/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Description
This is seasonal paraprofessional work in developing and implementing outdoor recreation programs at community centers, parks, and playgrounds for our Rec 'n Roll Summer Program. The work will require the knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used in recreational activities.
Returning Outdoor Coordinators will start 5/13/2024.
New hire - Outdoor Coordinators w/start training on 6/7/2024.
Examples of Work

• Develops and implements diverse outdoor recreational programs for youth, teens, adults and families which may include leading exercise programs and participating in athletic activities.
• Work will require being outdoors dealing with various summer weather conditions for the designated work schedule (10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.)
• Explains and enforces safety procedures and rules.
• Administers emergency first aid, if necessary.
• Identifies supplies needed for administrative tasks and scheduled programs.
• Maintains inventory of on-site supplies as well as usability and safety of on-site equipment.
• Performs basic administrative tasks including maintaining programming records, and completing reports.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• A three-year combination of education and/or experience in recreation, leisure services, physical education or a related field or in providing services to school-age children.
• At least one year of experience or education directly related to the recreation or education field.
• Work will require being outdoors dealing with the various summer weather conditions for the designated work schedule (10:30AM - 6:30PM)

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at . Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.
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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here:
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

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This position pays $15.00 per hour. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this hourly rate?

• Yes
• No

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This is a seasonal position for an 8-week program. Are you interested in a seasonal employment?

• Yes
• No

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Are you able to work the entire program?

• Yes
• No

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Do you understand, if hired, you are required to attend mandatory training June 7,2024?

• Yes
• No

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Are you able to pass a background screening on a local, state and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services?

• Yes
• No

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Do you understand you will be required to undergo a drug screen in the hiring process?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a three (3) year combination of education and/or experience in recreation, leisure services, physical education or a related field or in providing services to school-age children?

• Yes
• No

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If you stated you have experience in a related field, please state what the related field is and explain how this is related to the required areas listed above.
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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.
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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
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Do you have at least one (1) year of experience or education directly related to the recreation or education field?

• Yes
• No

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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.
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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
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Have you worked in this position before with the City of Jacksonville?

• Yes
• No

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If you have worked in this position before with the City of Jacksonville, provide the dates of employment (mm/year - mm/year).
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If you are basing your qualification on volunteer work experience how many hours per week did you volunteer? Volunteer work experience is considered if an applicant has volunteered 20 hours per week or more.
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If you are basing your qualifications on volunteer work experience, provide the name of the organization and time frame of the volunteer assignment (mm/year - mm/year).
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If hired as a Seasonal - Outdoor Activity Coordinator, you will be required to work outdoors for entire 8 hour shift. Are you willing to work outdoors in the intense heat and elements?

• Yes, I am aware this position requires working outdoors. I have no limitations.
• No, I am unable to work outdoors for the 8-hour shift.

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If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS.Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

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