Contract Site Leader / Parks & Recreation / Youth Center

Salary: $16.00 - $19.00 Hourly
Location : CITY OF CAPE CORAL, FL
Job Type: Contract
Job Number: 09300
Department: Parks and Recreation Department
Division: Youth Center
Opening Date: 05/13/2026
Closing Date: 6/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: CT


GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes FINGERPRINTING REQUIRED: Yes
Key Details

• Responsible for overall operation of adult, child and/or special population care and recreation programs: the staff and participants, as well as relations with parents, guardians, and school/church personnel.
• Knowledge of modern office support functions.
• Knowledge of modern office equipment and various computer programs and applications.
• Knowledge of inventory control, and bookkeeping functions.
• Ability to handle child discipline, staff management, and recreational programming.
• Skill in organization, prioritization, and time management.
• Skill in written, verbal, electronic, and visual communications for effective expression and clarity.
• Ability to be available for school functions, orientation and in-service meetings or training sessions.
• Ability to give and receive instructions and apply consistent courtesy and tact in public contact and/or confrontational situations.
• May be required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of assigned tasks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor(s).

Individuals assigned to this classification must report to work per their assigned schedule. Parks and Recreation staff must be willing to workdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required.
• Director's credential preferred.
• Children and Family Services (CFS) 45-hour training required within one (1) year of hire or promotion for positions at Four Freedoms Park and Before and After School Programs only (must be registered within 90 days of hire or promotion).
• Prior experience working with children and a minimum of one (1) year experience with employee and recreation program management required for Four Freedoms and School Programs.
• Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities required for Special Populations.
• Certification in CPR and first aid required within ninety (90) days of hire or promotion.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license upon hire and obtain a valid Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire or promotion.
• Must be 21 or older.

MINIMUM STANDARDS REQUIRED:

Tasks are performed inside and outside, subject to weather conditions and uneven terrain, and risk of exposure to toxic agents/chemicals, pathogens, and smoke. The position involves light physical demands, such as exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Tasks may require prolonged periods of visual concentration and require moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Requires the ability to speak, hear (perceive sound) and/or signal people to convey and exchange information; differentiate between colors or shades of color; read a variety of materials, at times complex; apply principles of rational problem-solving; record and deliver information, explain procedures, issue and follow oral and written instructions; and communicate in Standard English as primary language while performing job duties.
This position does not include benefits.
01


This is a contract (part-time) position; this means the position does not include benefits nor a forty hour work week.Are you willing to accept a contract position, if selected?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have a high school diploma/GED?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you currently have or are you willing to obtain Children and Family Services (CFS) 40 hour training as required within one year of hire or promotion? If not, must be registered within 90 days of hire or promotion.

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have prior experience working with children and a minimum of one (1) year experience with employee and recreation program management required for Four Freedoms and School Programs?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you currently hold or have the ability to acquire the CPR and First Aid Certification within ninety (90) days of hire?

• Yes
• No

06


Do you currently have a valid State Driver's License and the ability to obtain a Florida Driver's License within thirty (30) days of hire/promotion?

• Yes
• No

07


Are you at least 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No

08


Do you have a Director's credential?

• Yes
• No

Required Question