Recreation Specialist - Arts & Culture
Company: City of Boynton Beach, FL
Location: Boynton Beach
Posted on: August 1, 2022
Job Description:
Purpose of Classification The purpose of this classification is
to plan, prepare, and supervise recreational programs for the
community, including youth cheerleading program, afternoon
recreation program, athletic programs, cultural arts programs ,
special camps, and special events. Employees in this classification
also register participants, collect fees, and prepare paperwork.
This position will be focused on cultural arts programming and will
be stationed at the Arts & Cultural Center Essential Functions The
following duties are normal for this position. The omission of
specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the
classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical
assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required
and assigned. Supports supervisors with everyday operation of
section; maintains lines of communication with supervisors and
other departmental staff; supports supervisors with major outdoor
programming. Plans and implements programs; orders supplies;
prepares paperwork of activities; prepares, plans, and organizes
special events; recruits volunteers for special events; helps to
create new programming; helps to improve existing programs.
Performs customer service; answers the telephone; provides
information and answers questions about programs. Collaborates with
others in the designing, copying, and dispersing of promotional
flyers; helps generate revenue; coordinates on-site registration
for programs; collects fees for lessons, guest fees, and leagues.
Attends safety and training sessions; serves on various committees.
Transport individuals to and from programs Assists in preparing
playing fields/courts. Supervises recreation programs; functions in
a lead capacity, assigning duties to Recreation Leaders; provides
feedback to management regarding operations. Afternoon Recreation
Program: creates daily activity plans based on weekly theme;
gathers materials and equipment for use in implementing plans;
submits bi-weekly activity plans; develops and implements an
appropriate discipline plan; complies with established policies,
procedures, and regulations of the Recreation and Parks Department,
the City, Department of Health (HRS), Children Services Council
(CSC), and the school board. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Supports other
department-run programs and special events. Types correspondence;
files; sends faxes. Performs other related duties as
required.COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES Effectively communicates with
supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers,
companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other
individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status
of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Accurately and
expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the
appropriate individuals. Ability to prepare accurate and thorough
written records and reports. Ability to understand and follow oral
and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with
minimal supervisory direction. Ability to understand and quickly
and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on
moderately complex matters.Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
- A ssociate in Arts degree (A.A.) ; supplemented by one (1) year
previous experience and/or training involving customer service and
program planning and implementation.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's
license.
- Individuals selected for a position must possess valid
CPR/First Aid Certification prior to date of hire and must maintain
the certification thereafter. Positions working with Afterschool
Youth Programs must meet the following additional requirements :
- Possession of Florida State Department of Health Forty (40)
hour Childcare Certification is preferred upon hire . Position
incumbents not in possession of the Forty hour Childcare
Certification m ust register for the Certification within 90 days
of employment, obtain the Certification within six (6) months of
hire date, and maintain the Certification thereafter. PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications for education and experience
must be met before consideration of the following Preferred
Qualifications: Florida Commercial Driver's License including
appropriate endorsement(s). Supplemental Information COMMUNICATION
COMPETENCIES Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees,
other departments, contractors, engineers, companies, vendors,
outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to
coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange
information, or resolve problems. Accurately and expeditiously
receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate
individuals. Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written
records and reports. Ability to understand and follow oral and
written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal
supervisory direction. Ability to understand and quickly and
accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately
complex matters. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of
principles, practices, and techniques of public recreation,
including an understanding of the activities, which consist of a
community recreation and cultural arts program. Knowledge of safety
precautions applicable to the assigned area and effective
precautionary measures. Knowledge of departmental rules,
regulations, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of the facilities
and equipment used both in indoor and outdoor recreation
activities. Ability to lead, instruct, and develop programs in
recreation and cultural arts activities. Ability to develop,
coordinate, and direct various activities involved in a community
recreation and cultural arts program. Ability to use computer
software and applications to create flyers, spreadsheets, and to
collect fees. Ability to perform general clerical responsibilities
including copying, answering phones, preparing paperwork for
activities, completing registration and ordering supplies. Ability
to accurately perform First Aid and CPR/AED procedures. Ability to
establish and maintain effective, harmonious working relationships
with Supervisor, customers, vendors, other employees, other
departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the
general public as needed. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS /
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Physical Ability : Tasks require the ability
to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically
involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and
crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing
and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (20
pounds). Sensory Requirements : Some tasks require the ability to
perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and
visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to
communicate orally. Environmental Factors : Performance of
essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental
conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity,
fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, traffic hazards,
toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances. The City
of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C.
12101 et. seq.), the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable
accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and
encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss
potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands
described are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions
of the position that are incidental to the performance of
fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are
essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible
modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with
disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s)
will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty
proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a
direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of
themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the
minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability. VETERANS'
PREFERENCE Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and
family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive
preference and priority in the City's hiring process. Additionally,
certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for
postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the
City.
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