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Recreation Leader
Salary
$36,212.80 Annually
Location
City of Melbourne, FL
Job Type
Part-Time
Job Number
01905
Division
Joe Davis Community Center
Opening Date
08/11/2026
Closing Date
8/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, performs varied routine duties in assisting with recreation activities, services and programs and assisting with supervision of a recreation facility. Work requires flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays. Work is reviewed through observation and results attained. Performs other work as required.
Examples of Duties
Assists in the supervision of the facility. Opens, closes, secures and maintains a safe program environment and facility.
Issues equipment, collects fees and memberships, issues receipts, maintains attendance records if required, handles citizen complaints and concerns in a professional manner and assists in ensuring the proper care and use of facilities and equipment.
Provides instruction, and assists in conducting recreational programs such as classes, summer camps, special events and various sports activities.
Assists in enforcing rules and regulations of proper facility use and maintains orderliness of recreational areas.
May be required to set up tables and chairs for recreational programs and rentals.
Answers phones, provides program information and takes messages.
Instructs children in fundamentals of recreational activities including games, recreational classes and sports related activities.
Accompanies participant groups at special events or on program outings.
May be called to fill in for recreation leaders at other recreation facilities within the Department.
Register and enroll participants in various recreation programs/activities using current registration software program.
Observe safety precautions, correct minor safety problems, conduct activities in a safe manner and assist in completing forms & records including accident and incident reports.
Handle park pavilion/gazebo rentals.
Design flyers, pamphlets, press releases and public information used to market recreation programs.
Contacts local businesses, individuals & community organizations for program support and participation.
Assume responsibility of facility operations in the absence of Recreation Supervisor.
May perform other duties unique to the recreation division.
Minimum Qualifications
Special Requirement:
Part-time employees are eligible to receive:
01
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
02
Do you possess a valid State of Florida drivers license, or a valid out of state drivers license?
03
How much work experience in recreational activities or related field do you have?
04
Are you at least 18 years of age?
Required Question
Employer City of Melbourne
Address 900 E Strawbridge Ave.
Melbourne, Florida, 32901
Phone 321-608-7800