Contract Counselor / Instructor Aide / Art Studio / Parks and Recreation #9153
City of Cape Coral
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Contract Counselor/Instructor / Parks & Recreation / Youth Center #9151
City of Cape Coral
Parks and Recreation Department
Location
Cape Coral, Florida, 33915
Salary
$14 - $16
per hour
Type
Closes
March 26, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves planning and leading recreational programs and classes for youth at a community center, ensuring the safety of participants, and managing daily activities like before and after school programs.
A good fit would be someone who enjoys working with children, has strong organizational skills, and is comfortable communicating with parents and handling group settings.
The role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays in a parks and recreation environment.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or GED (attending or completed)
- Children and Family Service (CFS) 40-hour training within one year of hire (registration within 90 days)
- Excellent behavior management skills for youth participants
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with parents and staff
- Knowledge of report and record maintenance
- Ability to work flexible schedules including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Light physical demands: ability to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally and handle uneven terrain
Full Job Description
SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes FINGERPRINTING REQUIRED: Yes
Individuals assigned to this classification must report to work per their assigned schedule. Parks and Recreation staff must be willing to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays as assigned.
Key Details
- Responsible for the planning, organization, and initiation of all class programs and recreational activities; Overall supervision of and safety of participants, combined with implementation and adherence to lesson plans and City policies.
- Must have excellent behavior management skills and provide positive communication between parents and staff.
- Knowledge of report and record maintenance principles and techniques.
- Ability to give and receive instructions and apply consistent courtesy and tact in public contact and/or confrontational situations.
- Skill in written, verbal, electronic, and visual communications for effective expression and clarity.
- Skill in organization, prioritization, and time management.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
- Attending or completion of high school or GED required.
- If assigned to Four Freedoms Park, Youth Center and Before and After School Programs: Children and Family Service (CFS) 40-hour training required within one (1) year of hire (must be registered within 90 days of hire or promotion).
Minimum Standards Required
Tasks are performed inside and outside, subject to weather conditions and uneven terrain. The position involves light physical demands, such as exerting up to 20 lbs.
of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Tasks may require prolonged periods of visual concentration and require moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. Tasks may require prolonged periods of visual concentration or keyboard/mouse use.
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