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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Salary
Range $46,553.00 - $48,500.00
Work Schedule
On-call
Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Job Description
The City of Tamarac is a vibrant and forward-thinking municipality committed to enriching the lives of its residents through comprehensive public services and community programs. Located in Florida, Tamarac is a progressive city that values teamwork, accountability, innovation, professionalism, and integrity. These core values create a supportive workplace culture where employees are valued, empowered, and inspired to contribute while making a meaningful difference in the community they serve. The City's Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for all ages by offering a wide range of recreational and athletic programs, special events, and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Associate degree in leisure services, recreation management, education, or related field required
- three years of progressively responsible experience in a camp, school, recreational program, or similar environment required
- or equivalent combination of education, certification, training and/or experience required
- may be required to possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver License and ability to drive a city owned vehicle per policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
- must possess or obtain within four months of hire First Aid/CPR certification
- must possess or obtain within one year of hire Crowd Manager certification
- national incident management system (NIMS) training will be required and sponsored.
Job Qualifications
- Associate degree in leisure services, recreation management, education, or related field
- three years of progressively responsible experience in a camp, school, recreational program, or similar environment
- equivalent combination of education, certification, training and/or experience
- knowledge of recreation programming and community event coordination
- ability to instruct and guide volunteers
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- proficiency in maintaining records and reports
- knowledge of safety and public health protocols
- first aid and CPR certification (must possess or obtain within four months of hire)
- crowd manager certification (must possess or obtain within one year of hire)
- national incident management system (NIMS) training (will be provided and sponsored)
- valid State of Florida Driver License (may be required)
- ability to drive a city owned vehicle per policies and safety guidelines.
Job Duties
- Plans and conducts recreational programs, activities, and projects for diverse and specific audiences based on community needs
- assists with the planning and implementation of large community and staff events and programs
- secures entertainment, food vendors, sponsors, and volunteers as needed and assigned
- instructs a variety of programs and classes, guides and/or trains volunteers, conducts program related athletic evaluations, and sources or identifies potential contract instructors
- develops and/or generates transactional surveys and questionnaires to assess community needs and interests
- conducts research and compiles information and reports as requested/assigned
- monitors parks and recreation facilities to ensure a consistently clean, safe, and secure environment
- monitors conditions of assigned equipment
- prepares and processes work orders pertaining to necessary maintenance, repairs, and hazards with equipment or facilities
- maintains inventory of assigned recreation and special event equipment and supplies
- obtains quotes and enters requisitions for purchases as needed
- orients participants to correct and safe use of recreational, fitness, and sporting equipment
- monitors equipment use and participants’ safety and wellbeing
- opens and closes facilities per schedule, following all established policies and procedures
- follows protocol for the security alarm
- sets up and breaks down spaces and classrooms per confirmed schedule
- receives guests and responds to phone, in person, and email inquiries with complete, timely, and accurate information
- represents the department as assigned for facility rental by outside groups
- monitors contracts for adherence to specifications and requirements
- prepares and/or reviews facility usage and activity reports
- receives, reviews, prepares, submits, and maintains a variety of records, forms, documents, and files related to recreational programs and events
- adheres to all city and public health and safety guidelines and protocols
- performs job functions in a safe manner and reports all safety hazards per established policies and procedures
- maintains quality communication and interaction with all city personnel, representatives from external organizations, and the public to maintain good will toward the city and to project a positive city image
- demonstrates behaviors that support the City’s Vision and Values
- maintains on-call work availability as assigned to prepare for, respond to, or recover from a hurricane, tropical weather event, or other emergency to meet the city’s obligation to remain operational before, during, and after the event
- establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those interacted with during work regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, military service, or diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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