Make a diﬀerence in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

SUMMARY

This is professional and supervisory work directing temporary employees engaged in recreation activities and programs, environmental education programs and/or athletic programs, including aquatics and golf.

Positions allocated to this class report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its supervisory and administrative responsibilities of a temporary nature.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Depending on area of assignment:

Schedules, supervises, plans and coordinates work of assigned temporary employees; ensures adequate coverage at assigned locations.

Monitors parent groups, parent boards or other private or non-profit entities that offer recreational programs at City facilities.

Enforces safety and operating procedures including compliance with health, safety and building codes.

Handles administrative details, plans and assists in the coordination and implementation of organized recreation activities, special events, environmental education programs and/or athletic programs, including aquatics and golf.

Creates periodic and special reports; maintains accurate records of programs, materials, supplies, and equipment purchases.

Must be familiar with and stay current on state standards relating to curriculum and testing to ensure accuracy of information taught within programs.

Must have an understanding of the principles of interpretation and environmental education and be familiar with nature-based programming, including live animal exhibits and exhibition plantings.

May instruct individuals and groups in rules of games, skill development, educational programming, and safety and/or present public programs.

Performs site program criteria evaluations, takes notes, provides feedback to assigned staff and follow-ups with supervisor.

Answers public inquiries about programs. Assists in the evaluation of programs and makes recommendations for modifications and improvements.

Opens and closes park and recreation facilities and buildings, according to schedule and procedures.

Oversees facility and program safety and risk management.

Schedules and coordinates assigned staff. Supervises assigned staff in absence of a Supervisor.

Maintains facility, equipment and supply inventory; keeps all equipment and supplies in good working condition; and / or cares for livestock and crops.

Assists with selection, promotion, discharge, and recommends other appropriate personnel actions. Assists with pre-employment testing and training of staff.

Assists in the training of water safety personnel.

Keeps all equipment in good operating condition.

Maintains assigned facility in clean and sanitary conditions at all times. Keeps trash and litter picked up in and around the assigned facility. Reports damage and/or needed maintenance and repairs to the designated supervisor.

Ensures chemicals are balanced within state and local guidelines at all times and they are checked at least every two hours. Records all readings and measurements in the Daily Pool Log.

Performs Lifeguard duties a minimum of five (5) hours per week; teaches a minimum of one (1) swim lesson per season; and attends required in-service trainings scheduled by the designated supervisor.

Attends work on a continual and regular basis.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Depending on area of assignment:

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in recreational programming, instruction, management or related activities; or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

For Aquatics, graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and a minimum of two (2) seasons of aquatic experience.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Valid Florida Driver License required upon hire.

General (all areas):

American Red Cross certification (or equivalent) in adult, child and infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR),
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid is required upon appointment.

Depending on area of assignment:

American Red Cross Lifeguard (LG) is required.
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) is preferred.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) is preferred
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) or Water Safety Instructor (WSI), required within first year.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) is preferred
Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA) is preferred

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