Recreation Leader I

Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.

Mission: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride

Vision: To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay

Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity

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Closing:

11/22/2025

Salary:

$17.76 hourly rate

Job Summary:

Recreation Leader I - VPK Program

Schedule: Monday–Friday, between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM (8-hour shifts vary throughout the week)

Location: City of Largo – Recreation, Parks, and Arts Department Highland

Position Summary:
We are seeking a caring and motivated individual to support the development and daily operations of the City of Largo’s VPK (Voluntary Prekindergarten) program. This position plays a key role in fostering a positive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for young learners. In addition to supporting the VPK classroom, the role includes planning, supervising, and participating in a variety of leisure and recreational activities.

Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the implementation and enhancement of the VPK curriculum
Support classroom routines and child development activities
Collaborate with instructional staff to ensure a safe and nurturing learning environment
Plan and lead recreational and leisure programs as needed
Follow departmental policies and contribute to program improvement

Supervision:
Work is performed with some independence under the direction of an assigned supervisor, following established policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.

 

Leadership

•         Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan

•         Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives

•         Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services

•         Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture

Management

•         Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities

•         Follows suggested procedures to ensure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance

Technical

•      Plans and executes leisure activities such as sports, arts and crafts, drama, special events, environmental education, tours, field trips, etc.; participates in teaching one or more leisure activities; may supervise a group of children, including planning activities and administering discipline in a camp situation or after school program

•      Opens, closes, and secures the facility and ensures all rules and regulations of the facilities are enforced; ensures all precautions are taken in maintaining participant’s safety; assures the safety, welfare, and well-being of children enrolled in programs

•      Assists in training staff and volunteers

•      Inputs and retrieves data from the computer

•      Maintains communication between customers and other staff

•      Supports the division and the department in external activities

•      Processes documents and applications pertaining to membership and registrations