Location: Fort Lauderdale,FL, USA
Monday - Friday: 1:30 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. (Regular School Days)
Hours may vary on Early Release Days & Non-School Days
This is entry-level recreation work of routine difficulty assisting in recreation programs and in the operation and maintenance of recreation facilities.
An employee in this class works under immediate supervision and performs varied tasks which may be learned through a short period of on-the-job training according to detailed written or oral instructions. The employee in this class exercises only limited initiative assisting a program leader and is not required to exercise independent judgment.
NOTE: Please note that your application is part of a pool of candidates who are interested in the position. Your candidacy will be considered alongside other qualified applicants, and selections will be made as vacancies arise. Only those candidates who best meet the requirements of the position will be contacted for further steps in the hiring process.
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Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.
* Assists in organizing and conducting games, sports, camps and other recreational activities
* Helps in maintaining order, and enforcing rules and regulations at recreational facilities
* Assists in maintaining safety and health standards at facilities and during programs
* May be required to perform janitorial work and related clean-up duties
* May be required to welcomes visitors and answer incoming telephone calls
* May be required to enroll recreation program participants, issue tickets, receive and account for revenues
* May be required to keep attendance records or scores at sporting events, operate audiovisual equipment, or monitor activities of children during recreational trips or tours;
* May work weekends, nights and holidays
* Performs related work as required.
* 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
* Must possess six (6) months experience in a recreational facility or have been a participant in a variety of recreational activities such as sports, organized games or arts and crafts
* Candidates must pass a fingerprinting/background screening process prior to employment
PLAY (Afterschool) Additional Requirements:
* 40 hours Child Care Training (transcripts required)
* Current Director's Credential
* Local/FDLE Background Screening
* Pediatric CPR First Aid
* 24-hour Child Care in-service training annually
NOTE: Licensed after school personnel will be required to complete the above additional documentation and forms to ensure County and State compliance. Licensing is required within 90 days of an employee's start date and will be paid for by the City.
As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.
Applications will be reviewed and the hiring authority will contact those applicants whose application reflects the best match of experience for the position.
All required certifications, whether possessed at time of application or obtained after appointment, must be kept current to continue employment in this class.