Recreation Center Specialist - Lee County Board of County Commissioners

Recreation Center Specialist



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Recreation Center Specialist











Salary







$17.00 - $32.41 Hourly











Location







FL 33928, FL















Job Type







Full-Time Regular











Job Number







07345















Department







Parks and Recreation











Opening Date







11/07/2024















Closing Date







11/21/2024 11:59 PM Eastern











FLSA







Non-Exempt




















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Description





Are you passionate about providing excellent customer service and making a positive impact on your community? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Recreation Center Specialist at the Estero Recreation Center and other assigned facilities.


Why You’ll Love This Job:




As our next Recreation Center Specialist, you'll work alongside supportive and fun colleagues who are committed to creating the best working environment for the citizens and employees of Lee County. You'll engage with the community, provide top-notch customer service, and ensure our facilities are running smoothly.





Duties and Responsibilities

+ Customer Service and Administration: Assist citizens with inquiries, schedule reservations, maintain records, and create fliers and newsletters.

+ Daily Operations: Maintain and organize files and records, handle membership registrations and deposit transactions, and prepare correspondences and reports.

+ Facility Maintenance: Clean restrooms, locker rooms, and perform general maintenance within the facility.

+ Support Functions: Update and maintain databases, research data, and perform other duties as assigned.







Education, Experience, Licensing

+ Education & Experience: A combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School diploma or GED and one year of related experience in high-level clerical or technical duties.

+ Preferred Experience: One year of experience in the Parks and Recreation industry.

+ Skills: Proficiency in using RecTrac and Canva, ability to multitask and prioritize effectively, and strong problem-solving skills.

+ Licensing: A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. First Aid and CPR Training are required within six months of hire.







Supplemental Information

+ Customer Service Excellence: Able to handle high-volume transactions (over 30 per hour) while providing exceptional customer service.

+ Effective Communication: Establish and maintain positive communication and working relationships with the public, co-workers, and diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

+ Technical Skills: Operate general office equipment, be knowledgeable in computer software programs (Canva, MS Excel, Word, Publisher, Outlook), and resolve customer inquiries with sound judgment.

+ Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, climb ladders, and perform basic janitorial duties. Must be willing to work a schedule that includes weekends, evenings, and holidays, with shifts starting as early as 6:45 a.m. and ending as late as 9 p.m.












EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:



All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.







DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.















Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.






Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.




Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.




Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.




For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.




To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf



Health Benefits:



• Medical Insurance




• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.




• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.




• Dental Insurance




• Vision Insurance




• Flexible Spending Accounts




• Medical Reimbursement Account




• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account




• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy




• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)




• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)




• Optional Life Insurance




• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)




• Short-Term Disability




• Sick Leave Pool




• Flu vaccinations




• Wellness Programs






Financial Benefits:



• Florida Retirement System (FRS)




• Two Retirement Plan Options:




1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)




2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)




• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans




• Financial Savings/Management Programs




• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union




• Employee Leave Benefits




• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually




• Paid Sick Leave




• Paid Vacation Leave




• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave




• Family and Medical Leave




• Military Family & Medical Leave




• Educational Leave





Employee Assistance Program


Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.





United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)


Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.





Educational Assistance


Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.


















01



Do you possess any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED and one year of related experience in a high level clerical and/or technical duties such as; filing, operating office equipment, customer inquiries, preparing correspondences, maintaining databases and generating reports, and or a closely related field?



+ Yes



+ No











02



If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please describe your experiences that you feel best prepare you for this position.











03



Do you have CPR and First Aid training, or the ability to obtain the training within Six (6) months of hire date?



+ Yes, I have CPR and First Aid training.



+ No, I do not have CPR and First Aid training, but have the ability to obtain the training within 6 months of hire date.



+ No, I do not have CPR and First Aid training, nor the ability to obtain the training within 6 months of hire date.











04



Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?



+ Yes



+ No











05



Please indicate your level of proficiency working with RecTrac:



+ Beginner



+ Intermediate



+ Advanced



+ No Experience











06



Please indicate your level of proficiency working with Canva:



+ Beginner



+ Intermediate



+ Advanced



+ No Experience











07



Please indicate if you are proficient using any of the following:



+ Microsoft Excel



+ Microsoft Word



+ Microsoft Publisher



+ None of the above











08



This job requires you to preform janitorial duties on a daily basis. These duties include, but are not limited to; sweeping, mopping, washing windows, cleaning public restrooms and taking out the trash with the ability to lift 25 lbs. Are you willing and able to perform these duties?



+ Yes



+ No











09



The work schedule will be Tuesday through Saturday and includes weekends, evenings and holidays. Daily work shifts could start at 6:45 a.m. and end at 9 p.m. Are you able to work this schedule?



+ Yes



+ No









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Agency



Lee County Government











Address



P.O. Box 398 ATT: Human Resources Fort Myers, Florida, 33902











Phone



(239) 533-2245











Website



https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty













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