Showing posts with label wooton park. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wooton park. Show all posts

Monday, March 10, 2014

Make a SPLASH and make money doing it! Summer job posting

Looking for a fun way to make some pocket money this summer and keep cool doing it?

The City of Tavares is looking for Splash park attendants for the summer of 2014.
The rate is $9/hour
Call 352-742-6209 for more information. Here's some details you will want to know before you apply:

Splash Park Attendant (temporary seasonal)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Splash Park Attendant is responsible for appropriate customer service, monitoring users’ safe attendance and enjoyment of the Splash Park.  Attendants work under the supervision of the Seaplane Base and Marina Manager or Operations Supervisor, who issues written or oral work requests and who may inspect work performed on a routine or emergency basis.  The Splash Park Attendant must perform work safely and efficiently, at times under inclement weather conditions, and must be available for work assignments during Splash Park season from April to October.
 This position is classified as temporary seasonal, and is ineligible for City benefits.
 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

·         Performs the full range of duties in and around the splash pad, and ensures the safety of Splash Park patrons
·         Facilitates daily and season pass attendance and user fee collection
·         Provides public information about and monitors user conformance with park rules and regulations
·         Performs City Splash Park general and contaminant splash pad clean-up protocol
·         Follows City Splash Park written standard operating procedures
·         Performs other tasks as needs are identified and as assigned
·         Works weekends and holidays as assigned
·         Responsible for all equipment utilized in the course of the daily work assignments

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.  Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)


Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Must consistently provide friendly, welcoming customer service to all Splash Park users and guests
2. Must consistently display an attitude of cooperation and the ability to work and communicate well with others
3. Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions
4. Ability to maintain integrity in all areas of job performance
5. Ability to perform the essential functions of this position
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
1. Minimum age 16

2. Proven customer service related experience, with proven cash handling and accountability experience preferred

(A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

1. Valid Florida Drivers License
2. Valid American Red Cross CPR and First Aid or verified equivalent preferred. Training will be provided for otherwise qualified candidates.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid)
• Walking
• Standing
• Kneeling
• Bending
• Stooping
• Stretching

ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Works outside for extended periods in various weather conditions
• Contact with wet surface conditions

Miscellaneous Information

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)
The City Of Tavares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply and will be reasonably accommodated. Veterans’ Preference offered on initial hire per Florida Statute 295. Selected applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment are subject to a criminal, driver, education and employment background check, drug screen, polygraph test, psychological test and medical examination. To apply, a City of Tavares employment application or resume with a minimum of ten (10) years complete work history must be submitted to City of Tavares Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date (if mailed, it must be postmarked no later than the closing date). Minimum qualifications are subject to change pending approval of job description(s). Equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered. The City of Tavares reserves the right to fill positions prior to the closing date. All positions are regular full-time unless otherwise noted.

Friday, September 7, 2012

It's going to be a Splash, a Monster Splash!


There's going to be a Splash, a Monster splash.....in Lake Dora on Saturday, October 27, 2012.

The City of Tavares is hosting a Monster Splash Halloween Seaplane Fly-in out of the Tavares Seaplane Base in October.

Activities begin at 9am in Wooton Park in the downtown waterfront entertainment district.
If YOU have a seaplane and want to participate in fun flying competitions such as the Fastest "S-take" Off, Smashing Pumpkin Drop and Franken-Spot Landing Contest contact the City to Register and participate. There will be awards, prizes and Seaplane pilots that fly in receive a $10 dining voucher to downtown restaurants.

Enjoy a hotel package at newly opened Lakeview Inn within walking distance from the water's edge and enjoy Tavares as it celebrates its Howl-O-Fest celebration on Friday and Saturday evening.

Activities include a Haunted Hayride through the newly acquired Wooton Park Field and Haunted Boat Tours through the Dora Canal.
Book your Great Pumpkin Train and Haunted Train Rides HERE and Floating Ghosts Seance Tour HERE now before they fill up.

Its going to be a SPOOKTACULAR time for all!


Saturday, September 1, 2012

Tavares Pavilion Breaking Shore!

Tavares is greaking ground, or I should say "Breaking Shore" once again!

As part of the City of Tavares master plan to grow the downtown waterfront entertainment district,
the new Tavares Pavilion will be an 8000 SF facility that will have meeting rooms, a catering kitchen and two banquet rooms. 

A replica of the 1914 city pavilion that stood at the lakefront until 1961, the new Tavares Pavilion will sit at the end of a 150ft pier extending over Lake Dora in Wooton Park.

Be a part of history and join the City of Tavares for the “Breaking of the Shore” Celebration on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, 10:00AM on Lake Dora in Wooton Park at the end of Disston Park as construction begins on Tavare's latest addition to the downtown waterfront entertainment district.

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Wooton Park Boat Ramp Derailed by Railroad repairs


Wooton Park Boat Ramp will be CLOSED Aug 6 - 8, 2012 due to repairs being done on the railroad tracks by Florida Central Railroad in the Wooton Park area in downtown Tavares.
Also, as parts of the railroad tracks in front of Wooton Park will be replaced and under construction, The city of Tavares will close the railroad crossings at St. Clair Abrams Avenue and Rockingham Avenue, which are the entrance and exit at Wooton Park.
Access to the Wooton Park parking lot as well as the ramp will be blocked to all vehicles during this time.
Visitors will still be able to use Wooton Park and all other park amenities are open to the public. Boaters may launch at other locations including Tavares Recreation Park, Hickory Point Recreation Facility, Summerall Park, Trimble Park or Gilbert Park.
For more information contact the Tavares Seaplane Base & Marina, 352.742.6267

Friday, June 22, 2012

4th of July in Tavares!

Get ready for 4th of July in Tavares!

Heres the official information about what's going on from the City Of Tavares:

Fire & Ice -Tavares’ Independence Day Celebration

 The City ofTavares presents “Fire & Ice” a cool, colossal Independence Day Celebration on Wednesday, July 4, at Wooton Park. Watch the Main Street Parade and enjoy a day filled with music, food, fireworks and family-friendly activities.

Festivities begin at 3:00 pm in Wooton Park, downtown Tavares, with kid’s activities,food vendors and the one-of-a-kind Splash Park!  Kids of all ages can enjoy the Ice Skating Rink (with free skates), an interactive Dance Party and Water Walker Balls. Ben Franklin & Betsy Ross are also expected to make an appearance. Entertainment will continue all afternoon and evening featuring TheJimmy Sparks Band. 

The 4th of July parade will begin at 5:00 p.m. and travel down both Main Street and Ruby Street. This All-American spectacle will be a fun-filled mix of music,floats and mounted units. America’s Seaplane City will provide aspecial treat at the start of the parade, so don’t be late!

The Splash Park will remain open until 8:00 p.m. The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks show at 9:00 p.m.

Free parking is available at the Lake County Parking Garage at Maud Street and Sinclair Avenue. The facility is within easy walking distance of Main Street and Wooton Park. Handicap parking will be in the Lake County Records Building west-side parking lot. Vehicles will be able to access this lot from New Hampshire Avenue. Visitors are reminded that parts of Main Street and some cross streets will be closed for the parade between 3:00 and 6:00. Ruby Street will be closed between Main Street and Texas Avenue from 4:45 p.m. until the fireworks conclude to allow pedestrian traffic to flow freely.

The fireworks display is being staged on the lake, therefore the boat ramp will be closed on Tuesday, July 3 and Wednesday, July 4 while fireworks are being transported anddue to the activities taking place lakefront.  Alternate boat ramps are locatedat Summerall Park and Tavares Recreation Park (Buzzard Beach).

 For additional information, contact Community Services, 352.742.6370

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Welcome to Tavares' new BLOG site!

On the northwestern shore of Lake Dora lies our town of Tavares. No longer known as the serious county seat and government hub, Tavares is fast becoming the place to be for the area's finest water sports, events and entertainment.

Tavares transformation started around 2006 when the city held a series of town hall meetings where the citizens made the decision to transform the downtown waterfront area into a mecca of beautiful parks and to develop an entertainment area that would attract visitors and enhance the daily lives of it's residents.
The hard work is paying off.
Today Tavares is known as "America's Seaplane City" with the tagline "Land and See".  The new Tavares seaplane base is an official FAA certified airport and marina with 88 boat slips, three floating seaplane slips, an east-west seaplane water lane on Lake Dora , floating fuel dock, a large shallow angle concrete ramp and grassy beach area for docking.

Not forgetting children, pets and family,Tavares has developed a number of parks and activities just for them.
The Children's Splash park is a popular place to go to in Wooton Park during hot Florida days. There along the Lake Dora waterfront and beneath the giant oaks, you will find a shallow wading pool with a bright yellow seaplane and buckets spilling water on the playing children below.
 If getting wet isn't your thing, Wooton Park is a great place to relax and read while the children play on the large playground complex. Public  restrooms and numerous pavillions and areas to reserve for your next family event or party are available in Wooton Park and in many other Tavares park locations.
Just a few blocks away you can find Aesops park where it is pet friendly and home to the city's officially designated dog park. There are fenced dog areas to socialized your pups according to size. This is also where you can lease a city garden plot and grow a harvest and memories for yourself and your family.
Outside the downtown area, you can travel just a few miles to find other city parks that will  suit everyone's tastes from the quiet, ecofriendly 112 acre Nature park for fishing and hiking to the fun and exciting Skate Park that will surely please skateboarders and inline rollerbladers alike.

Tavares is also known for being the home to the only running wood burning steam operated locomotive train in America today, the Orange Blossom Cannonball. 

Here at www.VisitTavares.com you will find more info on all these attractions and so much more. We will be keeping you up to date on what is going on in and around the Tavares, Fl area on this site and in this blog so mark us and come back often!