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Part-Time Recreation Counselor - Youth Center

Salary

$16.37 Hourly

Location

City of Coral Gables, FL

Job Type

Part-time

Job Number

671

Department

Community Recreation Department

Opening Date

11/06/2024

Closing Date

11/22/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Summary

The City of Coral Gables, Florida, The City Beautiful, a progressive, international, coastal and historic City is seeking a highly qualified professional who is inspired by interesting challenges of an established, but dynamic community for the position of Part-Time Youth Center Recreation Counselor. The City has a population of 51,000 residents, has a vibrant downtown and is home to the University of Miami. It is proud to be ranked by Forbes.com ninth out of America's Top 25 Towns to Live Well and America's sixth most successful walkable suburb by the Wall Street Journal.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Coral Gables operates under a commission/manager form of government and is well known for its active and involved citizenry. The Part-Time Youth Center Recreation Counselor is responsible to supervise, conduct and actively participate in recreational activities, arts & crafts and special events. Assist in the maintenance and cleanliness of the facility and equipment. Maintain supply and equipment inventory control. In addition, oversee activity and attendance records as well as maintain order and discipline of program participants and ensure that all safety precautions are observed and followed.

The ideal candidate must have knowledge of community youth recreation programs, techniques, rules and equipment used in a variety of recreational activities and games. Ability to work effectively, compassionately and creatively with youth. Must also have the ability to work within a team environment giving directions when needed and following the direction of others as required. Must also be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.

PLEASE NOTE: The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. You must be available to work all five days that the after school care program operates.

Qualifications

Candidates must be a minimum of 17 years of age with a high school diploma. Experience in working with children of various ages in a recreation setting preferred. Certification in an approved first aid and CPR course preferred.

Additional Information

The City of Coral Gables is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.

PART-TIME (15-24 Hours):

ANNUAL LEAVE: 4 days per year (1 day is equivalent to 4.80 hours). Leave is accrued but not able to use during first 90 days of employment.

SICK LEAVE: 4 days per year. Employees may convert to annual leave 15 hours if more than 2 days have been accrued and unused during the fiscal year.

HOLIDAYS: 12 holidays (If scheduled to work, plus 1 floating day).

BEREAVEMENT: 3 Days for the death of an immediate family member (Parent, spouse, or child) and 2 days for any other immediate family member.

ADMINISTRATIVE SICK LEAVE: Employees who have not used sick leave, leave without pay, or have not lost time due to an on-the-job injury in a 6 month period are entitled to 1 day of administrative leave.

CASH PAY OUT OF VACATION: Employees may request payment of accrued/earned annual leave not to exceed 15 hours at the rate of pay in effect at the time of the request, provided such request is made no later than September 30, 2015 (or as amended every fiscal year).

MILITARY LEAVE: 30 work days every year with pay and the remainder of the period shall be without pay, unless otherwise provided by City Commission.

JURY DUTY: Time off with pay if scheduled to work.

PART-TIME (25 -29 Hours)

ANNUAL LEAVE: 8 days per year (1 day is equivalent to 5.80 hours). Leave is accrued but not able to use during first 90 days of employment.

SICK LEAVE: 8 days per year. Employees may convert to annual leave 30 hours if more than 4 days have been accrued and unused during the fiscal year.

HOLIDAYS: 12 holidays (If scheduled to work, plus 1 floating day).

BEREAVEMENT: 3 Days for the death of an immediate family member (Parent, spouse, or child) and 2 days for any other immediate family member.

ADMINISTRATIVE SICK LEAVE: Employees who have not used sick leave, leave without pay, or have not lost time due to an on-the-job injury in a 6 month period are entitled to 1 day of administrative leave.

CASH PAY OUT OF VACATION: Employees may request payment of accrued/earned annual leave not to exceed 30 hours at the rate of pay in effect at the time of the request, provided such request is made no later than September 30, 2015 (or as amended every fiscal year).

MILITARY LEAVE: 30 work days every year with pay and the remainder of the period shall be without pay, unless otherwise provided by City Commission.

JURY DUTY: Time off with pay if scheduled to work.

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Agency

The City of Coral Gables

Address

214 Minorca Avenue Coral Gables, Florida, 33134

Phone

305-460-5523

Website

http://www.coralgables.com