RECREATION SPECIALIST
City of Miami, Miami, FL, United States
Responsibilities
Limited supervisory work overseeing park amenities, a small park with limited programming, or conducting numerous recreation programs in a medium or small recreational facility within the City of Miami.
Responsible for conducting recreation activities for residents of all age groups. An employee implements pre‑designated recreational activities at a medium or small park or facility.
Exercising independent judgement in conducting assigned activities as outlined by the Recreation District Supervisor.
Limited functional supervision may be exercised over subordinates engaged in recreation or maintenance activities at a small park or a designated park amenity.
Supervision received from a higher level administrator who reviews work for attainment of results, program effectiveness and adherence to standard policy and procedures.
Requires extensive public contact and may be required to work a flexible schedule.
Oversees services at a small park with limited programming or a specific park amenity and ensures recreation and maintenance personnel complete tasks as assigned.
Conducts general recreation activities such as games, team sports, arts and crafts, aquatics, etc., for all age groups.
Organizes, coaches and referees athletic games, sports events and other recreation activities. Promotes sportsmanship among team members and maintains discipline.
Issues, collects and inspects all games, playground equipment and supplies. Maintains an inventory control list of recreational equipment located at the facility.
Collects fees for various activities.
Issues work orders for repair of equipment or facilities by various tradesmen.
Requests and checks completion of maintenance activities such as litter removal, parking lot cleanup, trimming of trees and shrubs, edging, mowing, watering, fertilization, non‑selective weed control, and ball field maintenance at assigned park or amenity.
Reviews and issues park permits for use when assigned to the Permit Office.
Prepares activity reports and maintains attendance records of part‑time personnel.
Assists in the enforcement of recreation center rules and regulations. Renders first aid in case of minor injuries.
Performs maintenance activities to prevent equipment malfunction and maintain a clean and orderly facility, including maintenance of ball fields.
Performs other related work as required.
Qualifications
Minimum of 60 college credits and one (1) year experience supervising general or specialized recreation activities.
Or equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) months of the required experience.
Special Requirements
Valid Driver’s License from any state (equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be used upon application, but a State of Florida Driver’s License (Class E or higher) must be presented upon appointment and maintained valid throughout employment.
Employees in this classification will be required to work various shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
Candidates will be subject to a Level II background screening and may be screened through the Florida Clearinghouse.
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Responsible for conducting recreation activities for residents of all age groups. An employee implements pre‑designated recreational activities at a medium or small park or facility.
Exercising independent judgement in conducting assigned activities as outlined by the Recreation District Supervisor.
Limited functional supervision may be exercised over subordinates engaged in recreation or maintenance activities at a small park or a designated park amenity.
Supervision received from a higher level administrator who reviews work for attainment of results, program effectiveness and adherence to standard policy and procedures.
Requires extensive public contact and may be required to work a flexible schedule.
Oversees services at a small park with limited programming or a specific park amenity and ensures recreation and maintenance personnel complete tasks as assigned.
Conducts general recreation activities such as games, team sports, arts and crafts, aquatics, etc., for all age groups.
Organizes, coaches and referees athletic games, sports events and other recreation activities. Promotes sportsmanship among team members and maintains discipline.
Issues, collects and inspects all games, playground equipment and supplies. Maintains an inventory control list of recreational equipment located at the facility.
Collects fees for various activities.
Issues work orders for repair of equipment or facilities by various tradesmen.
Requests and checks completion of maintenance activities such as litter removal, parking lot cleanup, trimming of trees and shrubs, edging, mowing, watering, fertilization, non‑selective weed control, and ball field maintenance at assigned park or amenity.
Reviews and issues park permits for use when assigned to the Permit Office.
Prepares activity reports and maintains attendance records of part‑time personnel.
Assists in the enforcement of recreation center rules and regulations. Renders first aid in case of minor injuries.
Performs maintenance activities to prevent equipment malfunction and maintain a clean and orderly facility, including maintenance of ball fields.
Performs other related work as required.
Qualifications
Minimum of 60 college credits and one (1) year experience supervising general or specialized recreation activities.
Or equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) months of the required experience.
Special Requirements
Valid Driver’s License from any state (equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be used upon application, but a State of Florida Driver’s License (Class E or higher) must be presented upon appointment and maintained valid throughout employment.
Employees in this classification will be required to work various shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
Candidates will be subject to a Level II background screening and may be screened through the Florida Clearinghouse.
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