Recreation Leader

Position Overview

Department: Parks and Recreation Department

Organizational Unit: South Area Parks Operations

Position Type: Permanent

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

$18.05 to $19.86 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. South/Mainland Community Center. Work schedule is variable and includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. Performs experienced paraprofessional work in organizing, supervising, and coordinating recreational programs and activities at a County recreational area or facility.

• One (1) year of paid or volunteer experience in leisure activities. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Experience working with computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite and Vermont Rec-Trac, is preferred.

• Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment.
• The applicant will be disqualified from further consideration for the position if a Level I background criminal background investigation, performed in accordance with Brevard County Administrative Order 5 (AO-5), discloses the applicant has disqualifying convictions (as defined in AO-5).
• In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man‑made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

With or without reasonable accommodations

• The employee must be able to:
  • LIFT: 30 lbs.
  • CARRY: 30 lbs.
  • PUSH: 30 lbs.
  • PULL: 30 lbs.
• In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
  • STAND: 5 - 8 hours
  • WALK: 5 - 8 hours
  • SIT: 5 - 8 hours
  • DRIVE: 1 - 3 hours
• The employee must repetitively perform:
  • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring);
    Operating foot controls;
    Pulling;
    Pushing;
    Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
• The employee must be able to:
  • Balance;
    Bend;
    Climb;
    Crawl;
    Dig;
    Jump;
    Kneel;
    Reach;
    Run;
    Smell;
    Stoop
• The employee must have:
  • Color Perception;
    Good distant vision;
    Good hearing;
    Good near vision;
    Good speech
• Other necessary physical activities/traits
  • N/A

• Working conditions that will apply to the employee:
  • At heights above/below ground level;
    In cold;
    In dampness or chilly conditions;
    In heat;
    In high humidity;
    In or with dusty conditions;
    In or with moving objects or vehicles;
    In or with noisy conditions;
    On or with ladders or scaffolding;
    On slippery or uneven walking surfaces;
    Other working conditions;
    With chemicals or solvents;
    With feet, legs or hands in water;
    With fumes, smoke, gases or flames;
    With grease;
    With hazardous materials;
    With odors;
    With oils;
    With poor lighting;
    With poor ventilation;
    With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.);
    Work alone;
    Work inside;
    Work outside;
    Works Closely with Others
• Other working conditions:
  • Ability to climb ladders up to 15'