Recreation Aide

Department:
Parks and Recreation Department Organization Unit:
Central Area Parks Operations

Position Type:
Permanent Full Time/Part Time:
Part Time

Open Until Filled.

$16.13 to $17.74 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Central Area. Part-time/up to 25 hours per week. Work schedule is variable and includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. Performs entry-level paraprofessional work conducting games, special events, arts and crafts, and other group activities at a County recreation area.

• Some experience, paid or volunteer, in leisure activities or working with children.
• Experience working with computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite and Vermont Systems Rec-Trac, is preferred.

Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. The applicant will be disqualified from further consideration for the position if a Level I background criminal background investigation, performed in accordance with Brevard County Administrative Order 5 (AO-5), discloses the applicant has disqualifying convictions (AO-5). In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man‑made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

• Must be able to:
  • LIFT: 30 lbs.
  • CARRY: 30 lbs.
  • PUSH: 30 lbs.
  • PULL: 30 lbs.
• In an eight hour day, may have to:
  • STAND: 5 - 8 hours
  • WALK: 5 - 8 hours
  • SIT: 5 - 8 hours
  • DRIVE: 5 - 8 hours
• Must repetitively perform:
  • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring);
    Operating foot controls;
    Pulling;
    Pushing;
    Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
• Must be able to:
  • Balance;
    Bend;
    Climb;
    Crawl;
    Dig;
    Jump;
    Kneel;
    Reach;
    Run;
    Smell;
    Stoop
• Must have:
  • Color Perception;
    Good distant vision;
    Good hearing;
    Good near vision;
    Good speech
• Other necessary physical activities/traits
  • N/A

• Working conditions that will apply to the employee:
  • At heights above/below ground level;
    In cold;
    In dampness or chilly conditions;
    In heat;
    In high humidity;
    In or with dusty conditions;
    In or with moving objects or vehicles;
    In or with noisy conditions;
    On or with ladders or scaffolding;
    On slippery or uneven walking surfaces;
    Other working conditions;
    With chemicals or solvents;
    With feet, legs or hands in water;
    With fumes, smoke, gases or flames;
    With grease;
    With hazardous materials;
    With odors;
    With oils;
    With poor lighting;
    With poor ventilation;
    With silica, fiberglass, etc.;
    With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.);
    Work alone;
    Work inside;
    Work outside;
    Works Closely with Others
• Other working conditions:
  • climbing ladders up to 15'