Recreation Aide - Sports Coach

Job Title: Recreation Aide - Sports Coach

Salary range: $16.50 - $26.40 p/h DOE/Q

Department: Parks and Recreation

Hours: Part Time / Seasonal

Job Description:

Under general supervision, monitors parks and recreation fields, ensures safety for all patrons, and ensures rules are followed, may perform other duties as assigned.   

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:      

  • Assists in facilitating recreational programs, events, and activities;

  • Set-up, maintain, and monitor recreational equipment and supplies ensuring proper use and safety;

  • Supervise and assists participants during activities to ensure compliance with rules and maintain a safe environment;

  • Provides excellent customer service by addressing participant inquiries and resolving minor issues, remove guests who violate rules;

  • Opens and closes the park;

  • Writes incident reports when injuries occur and provides ice if needed for injury;

  • Supports staff in maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of facilities and activity areas;

  • Promotes participation and encourages a positive atmosphere during activities;

  • Coaches sports;

  • Performs administrative tasks such as attendance tracking, scheduling and reporting as needed; and

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

  • High school diploma or G.E.D.;

  • Obtain First Aid/CPR certification within six months of employment;

  • One year of experience working in a municipal recreation department preferred;

  • Or any equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and

  • Valid State of Florida Driver’s License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of traditional athletic games;

  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing to staff and program participants;

  • Ability to work effectively with diverse age groups and backgrounds;

  • Basic knowledge of recreational activities and safety practices;

  • Knowledge of safety protocols and guidelines;

  • Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills;

  • Good customer service and organizational skills;

  • Flexibility and ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Recreation Aides typically work in dynamic environments, including indoor and outdoor settings and be exposed to various weather conditions.  Physical ability to
lift equipment and participate in activities as needed.  May operate a motor vehicle occasionally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:      

The role may require evening, weekend, or holiday shifts depending on program schedules. Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations.

Candidates will be required to submit a level II fingerprint as part of the pre-employment background process.

For additional information go to https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Open until filled. Submit resume to hr@msvfl.gov           

                                      

Miami Shores Village is a drug-free workplace.  Miami Shores Village complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Miami Shores Village is an equal-opportunity employer.  Veterans’ preference will be awarded under applicable Florida law.  All resumes are subject to Florida Public Records Law.