Salary : $27,040.00 - $33,280.00 Annually
Location : CITY OF CAPE CORAL, FL
Job Type: Contract
Job Number: 08848
Department: Parks and Recreation Department
Division: Four Freedoms Park
Opening Date: 06/16/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: CT
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes FINGERPRINTING REQUIRED: Yes
This is a contract position governed by the terms and conditions of the employment agreement.
Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning, organization, and initiation of all class programs and recreational activities; Overall supervision of and safety of participants, combined with implementation and adherence to lesson plans and City policies.
• Must have excellent behavior management skills and provide positive communication between parents and staff.
• Knowledge of report and record maintenance principles and techniques.
• Ability to give and receive instructions and apply consistent courtesy and tact in public contact and/or confrontational situations.
• Skill in written, verbal, electronic, and visual communications for effective expression and clarity.
• Skill in organization, prioritization, and time management.
• When assigned to Special Populations Onsite Adult Day Training, may be required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of assigned tasks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Individuals assigned to this classification must report to work per their assigned schedule. Parks and Recreation staff must be willing to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

• Attending or completion of high school or GED required.
• Experience working with children required.
• CPR and First Aid certification required within ninety (90) days of hire.
• If assigned to Four Freedoms Park, Youth Center and Before and After School Programs: Children and Family Service (CFS) 40-hour training required within one (1) year of hire (must be registered within 90 days of hire or promotion).

Minimum Standards Required

• Tasks are performed inside and outside, subject to weather conditions and uneven terrain. The position involves light physical demands, such as exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Tasks may require prolonged periods of visual concentration and require moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. Tasks may require prolonged periods of visual concentration or keyboard/mouse use.
• Requires the ability to speak, hear (perceive sound) and/or signal people to convey and exchange information; differentiate between colors or shades of color; read a variety of materials, at times complex; apply principles of rational problem-solving; record and deliver information, explain procedures, issue and follow oral and written instructions; and communicate effectively and efficiently in Standard English as primary language while performing job duties.

This position does not include benefits.
01
Are you attending or have a high school diploma/GED?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have experience working with children?

• Yes
• No

03
A CPR and First Aid Certification is required within ninety (90) days.
Do you possess these certifications or willing to obtain within ninety days of hire?

• Yes
• No

04
A Children and Family Service (CFS) is required within one (1) year of hire (must be registered within 90 days of hire).
Do you possess or willing to obtain this certification within this time frame?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you speak and read fluent English?** This is required to qualify for the position.**

• Yes
• No

Required Question