Pay Range: $16.43 and $18.07 (depending on experience)
Closing Date: Until Filled or max 60 days
Job Details:
The City of Gainesville’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs is seeking an innovative,
forward thinking, fun and flexible individual with the right combination of education and experience to fill
a Recreation Aide II position. Embrace the organization’s vision of an equitable community for all and a
sustainable community for the future; join in serving neighbors and building community.
SUMMARY
Assists the Recreation Leader with the development, implementation, and coordination of a variety of
recreational programs and activities within an assigned City recreational facility. Provides oversight and
guidance to Recreation Aide I.
Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general
supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its oversight of assigned
recreational programs and activities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and two (2) years of
progressively responsible experience in recreational programming, instruction, or related work.
Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher with major course work in recreation management or a related field;
  OR an associate’s degree or higher in a non-related field and at least one (1) year of paid work
  experience in the coordination of recreation programs.
• At least two (2) years of qualifying paid work experience developing, implementing and
  coordinating after-school, summer camp or out-of-school time (OST) programming.
• National Recreation and Parks Association certification as a Certified Parks and Recreation
  Professional (CPRP).
  CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
  Licenses
  Valid Florida Driver’s 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.
  Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of
  Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible
  impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to
  contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life