City of Tampa
Police Athletic League Leader 1 (#752230) 013
$15.89-$22.70 Hourly / $2,754.27-$3,934.67 Monthly / $33,051.20-$47,216.00 Yearly
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This is entry-level
recreation work. Bargaining unit position.
Nature Of Work
Employees in this
class are responsible for performing activities of average difficulty at the
Police Athletic League community/childcare center and adjoining park amenities.
Work requires performing tasks that include teaching, instructing, and
participating in games and recreational activities for all age groups and
backgrounds. Although employees work under general supervision, the exercise of
some initiative and independent judgment is required. The majority of positions
in this class are part-time and may require work during evening hours or
weekends. Work is reviewed through observation, conferences, and results
obtained.
Examples of Duties
Plans, promotes, and conducts recreational
activities; teaches and oversees games, social activities, athletics, and
special events; schedules center and playground activities; supervises
participants; oversees and teaches persons of all ages; may be required to
transport participants in department vehicle.
Assists with children's workshops,
pre-school programs and projects, math and reading programs; attends
recreational events/programs in order to assist participants.
Takes orders and
purchases supplies for recreational activities, checks in and puts supplies
away; receives monies from class participants; writes receipts for supplies and
equipment; traces delinquent fees to recover money; maintains records, logs,
lists, and forms; performs clerical work such as typing and filing; verifies
purchase orders and requisitions and maintains records of transactions;
prepares and submits periodic reports.
Attends and participates in meetings,
workshops, and seminars; coordinates special programs, events, and travel
arrangements.
Operates
audiovisual equipment for recreational shows and productions.
Inspects
recreational facilities, apparatus, and equipment to ensure safety; performs
field maintenance when necessary; enforces proper safety practices and
occupational safety rules and regulations to prevent hazardous conditions and
protect employees and the public from harm; oversees operation of assigned area
in absence of higher-level workers; ensures security of building when leaving
area.
Directs visitors to
ensure that they arrive at the appropriate department or recreational center;
answers phones and provide information concerning programs and use of
recreation centers.
Performs related
work as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Some knowledge of: techniques relating to a wide variety
of recreation activities; basic records keeping; instructional techniques.
Ability to: provide
leadership in coordinating and conducting recreational activities; provide
instruction to participants engaged in group games and sports; maintain records
and compile reports; establish and maintain relationships with other employees,
civic groups, and the general public; perform activities requiring light to
moderate physical exertion; operate a light motor vehicle if required.
Skill in: administering first aid and CPR; care
and maintenance of recreational equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an
accredited high school, preferably with six (6) months of experience in
organized recreational programs in an instructional capacity; or an equivalent
combination of training and experience.
Licenses or Certifications
Possession of Standard First Aid and
CPR Certificates within six (6) months of being hired.
Valid Florida
driver's license is preferred
Examination
Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.
CLASS: 752230; EST: 12/12/2023;