Recreation Specialist I - (After School Program)

City of Fort Lauderdale • Fl, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

City of Fort Lauderdale is now hiring energetic part-time Recreation Instructors (Recreation Specialist I) for our after school programs. Candidates selected will be responsible for the organization and personal leadership of a variety of recreation activities in an indoor and/or outdoor recreation setting or facility. This is a temporary part-time position with a 32-Hour cap per week in accordance with City of Fort Lauderdale Policy and Standards Manual. This position is At-Will and is not covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement or the Personnel Rules.

Requirements

• High school Diploma or G.E.D. or be a graduating senior. May be 17 years old if a graduating senior in high school. Otherwise, must be 18 years old or older.
• If working as a youth or teen sports official, must possess six (6) months experience in sports instruction or officiating.
• If working as a swim instructor, must possess valid American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuer and First Aid certificate and AED certification
• Candidates must pass a fingerprinting/background screening process prior to employment
• 45 hours Child Care Training (transcripts required)
• Local/FDLE Background Screening
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid or obtain within 90 days of employment
• 24-hour Child Care in-service training annually

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in Licensed After School program is preferred
• Licensing is required within 90 days of an employee's start date and will be paid for by the City
• Licensed after school personnel will be required to complete additional documentation and forms to ensure County and State compliance

Responsibilities

• Helps in maintaining order and enforcing rules and regulations at recreational facilities
• Assists in maintaining safety and health standards at facilities and during programs
• Selects materials and adopts suitable teaching materials for individual needs
• Sets up and breakdowns of facilities, programs and events
• May be required to complete departmental forms
• May be required to instruct programs such as, art, dance, sports, fitness, etc.
• May serve as a sports official, score keeper, or coach during youth or teen sports
• May serve as a food monitor during summer camp or after school programs (must provide own vehicle)
• May assists camp director during camp programs
• May serve as a swim instructor
• May serve as team lead when necessary
• May work weekends, nights and holidays
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• All required certifications, whether possessed at time of application or obtained after appointment, must be kept current to continue employment in this class.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED