The City is accepting applications for a full-time Park Attendant position.

This full-time position performs routine work assisting in the operation and maintenance of parks and recreational facilities, including interactive water feature play areas. Duties include light manual and clerical work relating to revenue collection, general park maintenance, and control of assigned areas. Under supervision, plans and implements a broad variety of recreational programs and park activities and services to meet the various needs of the public

Welcomes visitors and answers incoming telephone calls.

Assists patrons and supplies general information to the public.

Notifies patrons of activity schedules, registration requirements and performs established registration procedures.

Enforces park rules and regulations.

Monitors and patrols park amenities, including dog parks and interactive water features.

Monitors spectators and participants at recreational activities to ensure orderly conduct.

Opens and/or closes designated facility at assigned hours of operation.

Operates computerized ID/registration equipment, cash drawer, and other simple office equipment.

Computes and collects fees; records financial transactions; prepares simple revenue reports.

Prepares attendance reports of parks and recreational facilities.

Prepares program enrollment reports for contractors.

Completes inventory of athletic equipment for City programs.

Completes inspections of park furniture and City Vehicles.

Completes deposit slips; maintains records of revenue collections; delivers funds to the appropriate office.

Maintains parks and recreational facilities and all equipment in a clean and safe state, including pump house machinery, water quality testing duties, and the Aventura Community Green Garden.

Assists in instructing activities on the playground or other recreational facilities, inspecting and issuing equipment, and organizing the equipment area on the playground or other recreational facilities.

Works flexible schedule, which may include weekends and holidays.

Performs other related work as required.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A High School degree or GED or
• At least six (6) months of experience in recreational programs, hospitality, customer service, or related area, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid Florida Driver's License is required prior to the start of employment.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic business math.
• Skilled in customer service-related communication skills.
• Ability to deal professionally with residents, co-workers, and City officials.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations in relation to revenue collection.
• Ability to maintain grounds and facilities in an organized, clean state.
• Ability to have a flexible schedule.
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days of employment.
• Must be able to obtain Certified Pool Operator (CPO) within six (6) months of employment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the immediate supervision of the Parks and Recreation Manager or the Parks and Recreation Assistant Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises part time park attendants, contractors, and other personnel as directed.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Requires use of computerized ID/Registration equipment and occasional use of personal computer including word processing or other related software, calculator, telephone, copy machine, fax machine and other office equipment. Requires knowledge of operation of hand and power tools and equipment commonly used in grounds maintenance and building maintenance. Requires use of these aforementioned tools, machines, and equipment as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. Fine motor skills and dexterity are frequently required including the ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet, but may be very noisy when performing field maintenance duties. A large percentage of the duties are performed outdoors in various weather conditions, ranging from rain, wind, cool weather and extreme heat and humidity. The duties listed above are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.