Recreation Leader STARS Programs

The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive: YES Level II Screening: YES

Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, the incumbent monitors and interacts with children and adults; is responsible for assisting in administration, scheduling, and operation. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: providing direction to staff, assisting with planning and managing special events, monitoring participants, providing instruction to participants, cash handling and daily reporting, excellent communication skills, processing of registrations, miscellaneous daily paperwork, general clean up and custodial duties.

Directs non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

Non Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee’s Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.

• Monitor children and adults during public open skating; rent skates to customers.
• Assist with planning and managing events, including, but not limited to set up and removal of equipment, decorations, and food supplies.
• Assist with onsite sports programs including but not limited to set up and take down of sporting equipment.
• Provide information and instruction to clients with respect to buildings, facilities, and programs.
• Responsible for security and closing building.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Responsible for cash handling, as needed.
• Perform custodial duties, as needed.
• May be required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of assigned tasks.
• This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee’s physical presence at the workplace.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Assist with planning and managing after school programs, out-of-school programs and athletic programs for children and adults.

• Skilled to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Skill to make sound judgment.
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Ability to operate necessary equipment including but not limited to ice resurfacing equipment, ice skate sharpener and sporting equipment, computer, telephone, facsimile machine and copier.
• Ability to lift and rescue swimmers who are in need of assistance.
• Ability to work in heat, humidity, wetness, and around noise, fumes and odors.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of experience in a related field; and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Mandatory Drug/Alcohol Testing required.
• Must obtain CPR, AED and First Aid Training Certification within twelve months of hire date.

When assigned to working with Youth, must meet the Department of Children and Families (DCF) requirements and inspections.

• Successful completion of Department of Children and Families (DCF) child care competency training Part I required within ninety (90) days of hire or promotion; remaining Parts within one (1) year of hire or promotion; and annual in-service.

• Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
• Climbing – ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.
• Crawling – moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet.
• Crouching – bending body forward by bending leg,…