Recreation Program Coordinator - Aquatics

City of Fort Lauderdale, FL • Fort Lauderdale, FL

38d • $45,649 - $70,740

About The Position

The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers. Organizes, implements and facilitates a variety of programs at an indoor or outdoor recreation center or facility or swimming pool. Plans activities, events and programs. Supervises programs to ensure they are run in a fun, organized and safe way.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency, six (6) or more months of additional training.
• One (1) to three (3) years' experience in planning, promoting, organizing and conducting recreation activities. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education.
• Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• If assigned to a licensed afterschool facility, must enroll in the Florida 40-hour Child Care Introductory Training for School-aged children within ninety (90) days from the date of assignment and successfully complete such training within one (1) year.
• If assigned to a licensed afterschool facility, may be required to obtain the Child Development Associate credential within one (1) year after successful completion of the Florida 40-Hour Child Care Introductory Training for school-aged children.
• If assigned to a licensed afterschool facility, may be required to obtain a Directors credential within six (6) months after receipt of the Child Development Associate credential.
• If assigned to a facility with a swimming pool, must have American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification and may be required to obtain a Certified Pool Operator Certification, Water Safety Instructor (WSI), American Red Cross Basic Water Rescue Certification and Lifeguard Management Training Certification within one (1) year.
• If assigned to oversee transportation, must possess a current and valid State of Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with airbrake endorsement and passenger endorsement.
• If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.

Nice To Haves

• Have completed two (2) years of college course work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares daily, weekly and seasonal schedules of events and activities
• Organizes and instructs groups in phases of recreational programming such as dancing, music, crafts, activities, sports and games
• Serves as advisor or instructor for groups formed to participate in a particular type of activity; instructs members of the department staff and volunteer leaders
• Orders supplies, materials, equipment and other materials pertaining to an activity in order to assure maximum satisfaction for the participants
• Participates in recruiting, training and supervising seasonal and part-time staff, specialists and volunteers
• May check, schedule, maintain and oversee use of facilities, equipment and supplies
• Prepares manuals, rules, announcements, bulletins and promotional materials as directed Maintains operation and recreation activity records and equipment inventories
• Performs related work as required

Benefits

• The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.
• Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale.
• In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees