City of Fort Lauderdale
Recreation Specialist I - Special Events
City of Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336
Recreation Specialist I - Special Events
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This job announcement will be used for multiple year-round part time Recreation Specialist I openings for Special Events.
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.
An employee in this class is responsible for the organization and personal leadership of a variety of recreation activities in an indoor and/or outdoor recreation setting or facility. Due to the varying nature of this position, example duties listed below are dependent on facility assignment and program needs. Specialized training may be required. 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.
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 assist camp director during camp programs
May serve as a swim instructor
May serve as team lead when necessary
May work weekends, nights and holiday
Assist with parking arrivals and departures
Provide security and crowd management
Perform event production tasks
Support event set up and breakdown including equipment, signage and decor
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.
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
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.
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.
Physical Standards Required To Perform Essential Job Functions The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderately loud. The work entails sedentary work in an office setting. While performing duties, employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, talk, hear, reach above and below shoulders, and use hand and fingers dexterity keyboarding. The employee may be required occasionally to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to perform physical activities for extended period of time. May require working in adverse weather conditions such as rain, heat and humidity.
Sometimes work is stressful when working under stringent time constraints. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: Evaluation of Training and Experience, Oral Interview, Written Examination, or other assessment method. Applicants must attain a minimum score of 70 in each part of the examination in order to qualify. All successful applicants will be required to pass a medical examination, including drug screening, prior to appointment.
An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204).
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Government Administration
Fort Lauderdale, FL $28.37-$38.94 2 weeks ago
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This job announcement will be used for multiple year-round part time Recreation Specialist I openings for Special Events.
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.
An employee in this class is responsible for the organization and personal leadership of a variety of recreation activities in an indoor and/or outdoor recreation setting or facility. Due to the varying nature of this position, example duties listed below are dependent on facility assignment and program needs. Specialized training may be required. 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.
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 assist camp director during camp programs
May serve as a swim instructor
May serve as team lead when necessary
May work weekends, nights and holiday
Assist with parking arrivals and departures
Provide security and crowd management
Perform event production tasks
Support event set up and breakdown including equipment, signage and decor
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.
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
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.
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.
Physical Standards Required To Perform Essential Job Functions The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderately loud. The work entails sedentary work in an office setting. While performing duties, employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, talk, hear, reach above and below shoulders, and use hand and fingers dexterity keyboarding. The employee may be required occasionally to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to perform physical activities for extended period of time. May require working in adverse weather conditions such as rain, heat and humidity.
Sometimes work is stressful when working under stringent time constraints. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: Evaluation of Training and Experience, Oral Interview, Written Examination, or other assessment method. Applicants must attain a minimum score of 70 in each part of the examination in order to qualify. All successful applicants will be required to pass a medical examination, including drug screening, prior to appointment.
An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204).
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Government Administration
Fort Lauderdale, FL $28.37-$38.94 2 weeks ago
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