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Form of workThe City of Greenacres offers:
Minimum: $14.18
Six (6) months of additional experiences over minimum requirements: $14.70 per hour
One (1) year of additional experiences over minimum requirements: $15.23
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Greenacres. You must be able to meet the minimum following requirements:
- Must have graduated from an accredited high school, or have obtained a State of Florida G.E.D. certificate or equivalent.
- Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license.
- Must be of good moral character.
- Must submit to a post-offer physical examination, drug screen and Level II fingerprinting . The offer of employment will be contingent on the results of testing and/or examinations.
REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS:
- A minimum of three (3) professional/personal references must be provided.
Please upload the following documents to the application:
- H.S. Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate
- College Diploma (if applicable)
- Veterans Preference documentation (if applicable)
- Military DD214 Form (if applicable)
- Military Discharge Certificate (if applicable)
Applications received without required attachments will be considered incomplete.
Position Summary: Assists with the daily operations, supervision and care of participants in the out-of-school time Youth Development programs and camps. Implements daily lesson plans, activity schedules, and facilitates a variety of playground games, arts & crafts, activities and assists with participant transportation.
(The duties listed are intended to serve as an example of the typical functions performed. They are not exclusive or all-inclusive and will vary with assignments.)
Provides continuous supervision to program participants.
(The duties listed are intended to serve as an example of the typical functions performed. They are not exclusive or all-inclusive and will vary with assignments.)
Provides continuous supervision to program participants.
- Provides continuous supervision to program participants.
- Ensures programs run smoothly and handles any emergency situations and discipline problems that may arise.
- Assists with the daily snack distribution and the summer breakfast and lunch program.
- Maintains accurate participant records including group attendance, bus log, incident and accident reports, student comment log, etc.
- Ensures Quality Improvement Standards (QIS) are met.
- Assists with coordination and implementation of recreational programs and activities.
- Serves as a bus aide for school pick-ups and field trips, ensuring safety and supervision of all participants.
- Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.
- Ensures safety, security, and cleanliness of facility, equipment and vehicles.
- Communicates to appropriate program supervisor any problem, conflict or concern that may arise.
- Works special events.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
- Minimum standards of developmentally appropriate practices for children, youth and/or teens, depending on assignments.
- Basic supervision and safety procedures.
- Basic programming for specific activities, sports, arts & crafts, etc.
- Sports rules and regulations and ability to execute them as needed.
Ability to:
- Pass and maintain the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Live Scan Clearinghouse Level II background check.
- Handle various situations simultaneously, in a noisy and busy environment, or while operating a motor vehicle.
- Work with a diverse population.
- Participate and lead groups of children in various recreation activities.
- Learn and implement policies, procedures, rules and regulations as needed.
- Conduct pre-trip inspection and operate city vehicles on all roadways in a variety of weather conditions.
- Be available to work Camp Programs (Winter, Spring and Summer).
- Administer Basic First Aid as needed and CPR in an emergency.
- Maintain a courteous and professional demeanor.
- Maintain high standards for professional and ethical conduct.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, public agencies, vendors and the general public.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Perform light maintenance and custodial duties.
- Follow safety rules and regulations of the City and the Department.
- Support the Department and City's Mission, Values and Goals.
- Minimum age of 18 years.
- High School Diploma/G.E.D.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
- One (1) year experience working or volunteering with children in different age groups in a structured setting.
- First Aid and basic CPR certification within six (6) months of employment.
- The following Department of Children and Families (DCF) Child Care courses must be completed within 90 days of hire:
- Health, Safety and Nutrition (8 hours)
- Child Growth and Development (6 hours)
- Behavioral Observation and Screening (6 hours)
- Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (4 hours)
- The following Department of Children and Families (DCF) Child Care courses must be started within 90 days of employment and completed within twelve (12) months of hire:
- Foundations of Advancing Youth Development (12 hours) OR
- Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations (6 hours)
- Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours)
- Annually complete fifteen (15) hours of in-service training (online or instructor led).
