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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.
Department:
GG_Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs: Youth Services
S alary will be based on qualifications.
Closing Date:
11/20/2026
Job Details:
This position is assigned to the Youth Services and Education Programs Division, assisting the Recreation Leader with the development, implementation, and coordination of Department of Children and Families Licensed After-school Programs, out of school time enrichment and youth development programs. The Recreation Aide 2 position will support the overall initiatives of the youth services and education programs team, including youth advocacy, well-being, and gun violence prevention efforts. 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.
The pay for this position will be between $16.43 and $18.07 depending on the experience of the selected candidate.
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.
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).
Job Description:
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.
EXAMPLES OF WORK*
*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Follows and enforces all city and departmental policies and procedures.
Assists supervisor with the planning, coordination and implementation of recreational activities, such as, special events, sports leagues, instructional programs, special population programs, dances, general recreation programs and other related activities.
Assists with performing site program criteria evaluations by taking notes, providing feedback to assigned staff and following-up with supervisor.
Assists in the development of new programs and classes.
Answers public inquiries about…