Job description

Summary

Do you want to be a part of the team that makes the City of Palm Beach Gardens the signature place to live, learn, work and play? We provide world class services, parks, community centers, athletic fields, golf, tennis and pickleball, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, talented, and committed individuals work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply to join our culture of excellence as part of our team! Come join our family!
This position processes childcare registration, answers phones and processes deposits. This position must have the following credentials: Department of Children and Families 45 hours of childcare classes (or the ability to complete within 90 days of employment), Infant/Child CPR, and First Aid Certification.

Essential Function Duties and Responsibilities

(Essential functions, defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.)

• Provides a high level of customer service to patrons utilizing recreation facilities and programs pleasantly and helpfully to handle their concerns effectively.
• If necessary and meets minimum qualifications, drive passenger vehicles to transport program participants and/or pickup goods/supplies.
• Responsible for communicating positively and effectively with peers, managers, patrons, and the public.
• Monitor patrons’ health, welfare, and safety utilizing facilities and participation in programs. Takes action accordingly.
• May assist the Recreation Specialist in preparing reports.
• Utilizes software programs in assigned areas.
• Requires recognition with emergency situations and ability to take action based upon position responsibility and training.
• Utilizes the phone system effectively and efficiently.
• Thoroughly completes assigned task for programs, events, and facilities as assigned.
• Carries out program and lesson plans that are assigned for the position.
• Responsible for seeking information to grow to best serve the community.
• In declared city emergencies, assumes a role in the execution of Department response tasks.
• Performs any other related duties as requested or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Has a high school diploma or some high school with the required certifications.
• Has one year of related experience or qualified certifications with successful completion of a shadow training period.
• Has the required certifications if required by a position under this classification.
• Is at least sixteen (16) years of age or meets the minimum qualifications as outlined by certification.
• Department of Children and Families 45 hours of childcare classes (or the ability to complete within 90 days of employment)
• Infant/Child CPR, and First Aid Certification.

Special Qualifications/Preferences

• Valid State of Florida Driver’s License with good driving record if required by position.

Pension Plan:* *Provided through the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Choice between the Investment Plan with a one (1) year vesting schedule, and the Pension Plan with an eight (8) year vesting schedule. Mandatory 3% pre-tax contribution.

Optional Voluntary Benefits: 457 Deferred Comp Plan, Roth IRA, Recreation Program Discounts, Day Care Discounts, Free EV Charging Station, Flexible Schedules.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.97 per hour

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