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Part Time Recreation Aide I (WSPP)

City of Gainesville

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Dec 4, 2025

Salary Range: $15.06 – $22.82
Closing Date: Until Filled or max 60 days
Job Description:
SUMMARY
This is routine work of limited variety and complexity in recreational programs and activities at City-owned recreational facilities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Depending on area of assignment:
Assists in conducting activities.
Distributes equipment for programs and events.
Records attendance and participation for facility programs and events.
Assists in maintaining order and discipline.
Checks equipment to ensure that it is clean and in proper working order.
Assists in instructing sewing, ceramics, arts and crafts, dancing, and games.
Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalent diploma and one (1) year
experience in recreation work.
CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
Licenses
Depending upon area of assignment:
Valid Florida Driver License is required within thirty (30) days of appointment.
Certifications
General (all areas):
American Red Cross certification (or equivalent) in First Aid, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required within six (6) months of appointment.
Aquatics:
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) is required upon appointment.
American Red Cross Lifeguard (LG) Instructor is required upon appointment.
Athletics:
National Alliance for Youth Sports certification as a Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA) is
required within one year of appointment.
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