Performs skilled/professional work to implement a program of recreational activities and the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) pre-school program at East Naples Community Park.

• Organizes and sets up programs and activities; supervises recreation activities; resolves differences that may arise during play.
• Greets the public at the front desk; answers the telephone; gives information over the phone and in person; receives and documents fees; balances cash drawer.
• Participates in short- and long-range planning; obtains permission and permits where applicable.
• Supervises all aspects of special events; makes provisions for parking and security; assists with clean-up after the event.
• Assists with contracts, special events, and other information needed to run programs.
• Assigns equipment; ensures cleanliness and operability of equipment.
• Prepares and maintains logs and reports of daily activities; prepares forms for registration; registers participants; prepares attendance sheets; files program information.
• Opens and closes the recreation building; checks buildings; reports any maintenance problems; maintains order in the building; checks keys in and out.
• Makes copies; folds and stuffs envelopes; types labels, letters, and charts; copies and collates handbooks; keeps files in order; writes work orders; maintains computerized databases; prepares bulletin board and flyers; prepares supply order for the office.
• Sets up room for activity; cleans and prepares rooms for programs; prepares office and facility for next day’s use; loads and unloads tables and chairs; removes trash after activities.
• Schedules and rents out the gym and picnic shelters for activities; accounts for and ensures the safety of money received; makes schedules for leagues and organizations.
• Schedules and prepares purchase orders for transportation needs.
• Posts and fills summer camp positions; screens applicants and performs background checks; checks references; administers drug tests; processes and distributes applications; prepares new hire paperwork.
• Maintains and posts payroll for temporary employees.
• Purchases and inventories supply and equipment for programs; prepares purchase orders; cleans and organizes supply closets; orders and issues divisional clothing. Verifies receipts.
• Supervises and schedules coaching staff.
• Plans and provides for the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of the children in a developmentally appropriate environment, using an approved curriculum; plans and implements the approved curriculum; observes, records, and documents children’s progress; maintains all files per the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) and Early Learning Coalition standards; acts as a positive role model for children; provides for the health, safety, and welfare of the children by maintaining a clean environment, taking appropriate action when accidents or illnesses occur, and encourages and teaches hygiene, good eating habits, and manners; works cooperatively as a team, and communicates openly and effectively with co-workers and supervisor; encourages family involvement in the program, communicates daily with parents in a professional and courteous manner, and takes part in parent conferences.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One (1) year of related experience.
• Fingerprinting Required.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.

• Must possess and maintain a Child Development Associates Certification.
• Must possess and maintain CPR/AED/First Aid certification and/or infant/child CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Must have completed the Emergent Literacy training course.

Supplemental information:

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  Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the County’s Administrative Office will make the determination as to who will be required to work.
• This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.