Recreation Specialist I - Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park

Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long-term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages. NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE. Provides assistance in the execution of Parks & Recreation programs in one or more of the following areas: community center aide, babysitting/childcare, park attendant, after-school counseling, gymnasium, or fitness; to include providing customer service, receiving payments, and performing related clerical tasks at Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park. Responsibilities Monitors conduct and activities of park visitors; responds to situations involving disruptive behavior, suspicious behavior, potential medical problems, or other problems; reports problems to appropriate personnel; initiates calls for police, fire, or emergency medical services as needed. Coordinates the operation of the County’s park facilities; performs customer service, office and/or cashier function; opens/closes park facilities; unlocks/locks doors and turns lights on/off; monitors facilities and amenities; records/calculates visitor counts and daily usage of facilities, explains facility procedures, rules, and regulations to visitors; reports problems to park ranger. Reviews and schedules/reserves for the use of park facilities for individuals or organizations. Ensures the cleanliness of offices and community center facilities; cleans, vacuums, and/or waxes floors; dusts fixtures and furniture; cleans counters; empties trash; freshens bathrooms; stocks supplies; maintains grounds; sweeps and blows debris; cleans windows. Provides first aid assistance to patrons as needed. If assigned to childcare: Oversees the activities of the children under supervision at all times in the facility; supervises proper use, storage and care of equipment and supplies at the facility. Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors environment to ensure safety of children, other employees, and other individuals; adheres to Department of Children and Families (DCF) policies and procedures for childcare at all times. Reports major problems, concerns and accidents to supervisors and/or site director; prepares accident reports, discipline reports, attendance reports, DCF reports and evaluation reports to submit to supervisor and/or parents of the children; maintains a daily sign in/sign out record of all children at the facility. Oversees afterschool and summer camp programs; creates an atmosphere of fun, cooperation, fairness and learning for the patrons of the afterschool and summer camp programs. Prepares weekly schedule of events for the children of the after-school programs including but not limited to arts and crafts, basketball, football, volleyball, and soccer; arrives on time or ahead of schedule to prepare for the daily activities such as setting up tables and chairs and/or picking up trash inside and outside of the facility; monitors children at school sites prior to bus arrival; provides fair and consistent discipline; monitors children to ensure safety; mentors children; communicates with parents; takes and records attendance; maintains sanitary conditions; organizes program supplies. Adheres to rules, regulations and procedures on a daily basis including proper disciplinary procedures; proper use and storage of equipment; the application of first aid and CPR; attendance at any and all counselor meetings; proper and accurate use of timecards and reports and proper use of forms. Additional Functions Monitors activities at park entrance; counts vehicles and pedestrians entering park; checks cars for pets. May inspect equipment for safety; makes minor repairs to equipment. May order and/or procure supplies for job tasks. May prepare, copies, and distribute flyers, programs, calendars, or other information regarding park events/activities; posts informational signs/flyers for customer reference. May prepare records and reports pertaining to use of park facilities. Monitors inventory levels of forms, supplies, and materials; ensures availability of adequate supplies and materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement materials; receives and distributes incoming deliveries. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications Must be sixteen (16) years of age. High school diploma or GED preferred. Six (6) months of customer service experience preferred. Fingerprinting Required. Licenses / Certificates Must possess and maintain First Aid and CPR certifications. May require possession and maintenance of a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805. If assigned to childcare: Must successfully complete a 40-hour childcare class to comply with DCF policies within 90 days from hire date. CDA preferred. Additional Information Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications. Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County’s Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis. This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Collier-County