Description

Provides leadership, supervision, and quality control of the program, its staff and the participants. This is a temporary position during the summer months, working with children 13 – 15 years of age. Plans, implements, and delivers educational and job-related skills in both the classroom setting and on-the-job work experience. Reports to the Manager I and is responsible for the day-to-day operations, administrative duties, supervision and safety of all staff and participants in the program

Examples of Duties

• Plans, implements, and coordinates job skills workshops/programs and secures job site locations for participants.
• Manages day-to-day operations, administrative duties, and supervision of small staff.
• Participates in classroom activities and assists job site locations when needed.
• Oversees all program activities to ensure appropriate Work Site Supervisor coverage.
• Monitors the safety and well-being of participants and staff.
• Plans, coordinates, and secures sponsorships for the end-of-the-program banquet.
• Communicates with parents/guardians regarding programs, events, and/or participants.
• Represents the City in a professional manner, this includes onsite and off-site behavior and work spaces.
• Enforces program rules with diplomacy.
• Maintains documentation i.e. communication log, attendance sheets, incident/ accident reports, emergency contact information, etc.
• Exercises effective leadership techniques and communication skills when interacting with participants, parents and staff.
• Communicates updates to Parks & Recreation Manager I, Assistant Program Coordinator and Work Site Supervisors.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field and at least two (2) years of prior experience working with children ages 13 – 15; or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provide the required knowledge, skill, and abilities.
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have valid Florida Driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• First Aid and CPR Certification is mandatory and must be current throughout summer camp.

Skills, Work Environment and Hours

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with leadership/programming in educational environment.
• Ability to manage individual and group behavior in various settings.
• Knowledge and ability to apply leadership and behavior-management techniques effectively.
• Ability to work with children of ages 13 – 15, by demonstrating patience, enthusiasm, and the ability to handle disruptive children effectively.
• Ability to lead and supervise others.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model, including attitude, punctuality, treating others with respect, etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, parents/guardians, potential job site locations and business owners.

Physical Demands

• Hearing, mental acuity, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, walking and use of hands.
• May be required to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

Conditions of Employment

• Background check including (finger printing) is required; all finger prints will be checked through State of Florida’s Volunteer and Employee Criminal History System (VECHS) and the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
• Must be available to work for the entire program.
• Work shifts vary from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Temporary position, with no employee benefits or paid time off.

*The City of Deerfield Beach values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses. *

*The City of Deerfield Beach is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECIEVED. CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE

Salary:
Salary ranges are listed on the job announcement and are based on the unique skills, education, and experience for the position. Appointments are typically made at the starting pay of the grade for candidates. Additional consideration may be given those candidates whose experience/education exceed the minimum qualifications.

Selection Process:
All applicants must submit clear, concise and complete information regarding all relevant work history and qualifications for the position. Submitted applications will be reviewed and only those applicants determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted on the application, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates selected for to interview will be contacted for a phone interview. Candidates not selected will be notified via email.

Background Investigation:
Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough pre-employment background investigation, which may include, a criminal history, motor vehicle history, verification of current and prior employment, fitness for duty physical, drug screening, Level II fingerprint clearance, Department of Transportation (DOT) certifications and Clearinghouse registration, and any other relevant screenings required for the position.