Recreation Program Coordinator - FLAC

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.

In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).

• 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

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency, six (6) or more months of additional training.
• Completed two (2) years of college coursework is preferred.
• 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 after school 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 after school 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 after school 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 and maintain an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification and may be required to obtain a American Red Cross Basic Water Rescue Certification and Lifeguard Management Training Certification within one (1) year.
• Must obtain and have maintained one or more of the following certifications:
  • American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
  • American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification (LGI)
  • Certified Pool Operator Certification (CPO) and/or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)
• 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.

The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. 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.…