Recreation Leader or Summer Camp Counselor

ENTRY SALARY: $18.34/HOUR

POSITION OPEN CONTINUOUSLY - WILL BE FILLED AS NEEDED

The City of Clearwater has a need for temporary variable employees to supplement our permanent workforce. These variable employees are invaluable in meeting the mission of the agency.

• Average weekly hours cannot be determined at date of hire.
• Hours may vary from week to week and are anticipated to be 28 hours per week or less.
• NOTE:
  
  Will be considered full‑time and eligible for medical coverage if hours average 30 hours per week or more over a 12‑month measurement period (or 130 hours per month).

Under direct supervision, the Recreation Leader is responsible for the promotion, registration, customer service for all recreation programs within the Clearwater recreation facilities. Provides information, answers questions, and assists patrons with recreation services.

• Performs consistent and professional customer service for the recreation facility patrons and community; responds to program inquiries, provides registration guidance and direction, and promotes recreation programs, facilities, and classes.
• Maintains, cleans, and performs general upkeeping duties for the recreational facilities; wipes windows, removes trash, replaces supplies, and monitors the general cleanliness and organization of the facilities; counts cash drawers, does deposits, and monitors balances.
• Manages, monitors, updates, and sets the facility program calendar; sets up classes, determines prices, changes seasonal programs, and ensures that all programs are organized to run smoothly.
• Greets, engages, registers, directs, and performs all check‑in duties for the recreation facilities; answers phones, provides online responses, and ensures all patrons have all necessary information that has been requested.
• Researches, gathers, and compiles information for potential day trips and other offerings; arranges transportation, prepares pricing, and attends trips when needed.
• Creates and prepares contracts for instructors within the recreation facilities; reviews programs and classes, identifies the patron attendance levels, and calculates disbursements based on information.
• Manages, supports, and assists with youth and adult programs; creates informational documents for our participants regarding dates, activities, and requirements.
• Performs any and all duties and tasks required or necessary to ensure all programs and centers work well and meet the needs of the community; processes payments, runs various reports, manages the care of the centers, and ensures the efficiency and flow of the recreational facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:

A valid State driver's license is preferred.

High School Graduation, High School Equivalency Diploma, or G.E.D. Certificate preferred. Must be at least 16 years old or older;
Experience in recreation, sports, arts, social and/or related activities preferred. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Customer service and engaging with facility patrons
• City recreational programs, classes, and activities
• Facility maintenance and organization
• First aid and how to maintain order and discipline in stressful situations
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records
• General office policies and procedures; computers and general office equipment

• Organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines
• Engaging with patrons and directing them to the appropriate programs
• Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data
• Establishing good relationships with patrons and fellow staff
• Operating a computer with proficiency, typing and software