Lead Recreation Worker - Engelwood Neighborhood Center

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Orlando, The City Beautiful

For most of Orlando’s history we’ve been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we’re also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We’re transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.

This didn’t happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we’ve transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.

Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city’s potential.

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NATURE OF WORK:

Assist the Center Manager in the delivery of services for an Families Parks and Recreation after-school and/or summer program, to ensure that the educational, behavioral and financial objectives of the program and the needs of the staff, youth, families and public are met. An employee in this classification performs specialized work in the area of academic, enrichment and athletic programming under the direction of the FPR and or Recreation Center Manager. Work is reviewed for results obtained through reports, observation, performance evaluations and conferences. Responsibilities include leading and/or supervising a variety of educational and athletic activities, while ensuring the safety of an FPR/Recreation after-school and/or summer program and facility. Assist Manager with daily operations such as opening and closing procedures and administrative paperwork.  Work is sometimes performed outdoors and employees are exposed to extreme heat, insects and weather conditions. Employee may be required to work evenings, weekends and holiday. Active Net Training Desired.
Will assist with driving van to pick up kids from school for the after-school program as needed. Oversee Recreation staff to ensure programming needs are met.  

High School Diploma or equivalent, plus some knowledge or experience in an organized educational, recreation or leisure services field working in various activities such as educational programs, youth sports, aquatics, cultural and therapeutic arts, health and fitness, community centers, etc. required; or an equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicant must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License. First Aid/CPR certification preferred. Certification by the Florida Recreation and Park Association desired, but not required.

VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE FROM ANY STATE MUST BY PRESENTED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.  VALID FLORIDA DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST BE PRESENTED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.