Recreation Leader

Organizes, plans, and delivers a wide range of indoor and outdoor recreational programs and activities for diverse age groups and interests. Supports the Recreation Supervisor in ensuring access to quality programs, facilities, and services while maintaining safe, engaging, and well-run recreational offerings for the community.

• Plans, organizes, programs, and participates in a variety of recreational activities for multiple age groups and interests.
• Plans and conducts recreational programming, including, but not limited to, summer camp, after-school programs, tackle football, athletic leagues, senior/elderly programming, and facility/center operations.
• Supervises part-time staff and volunteers as required.
• Provides operational and administrative support to the Recreation Supervisor related to programs, facilities, and services.
• Leads the youth athletics task force program.
• Supports department special events before, during, and after events as needed.
• Instructs individuals and groups in game rules, skill development, and safety procedures.
• Prepares, reviews, and submits program-related documentation, including proposals, attendance records, field trip rosters, evaluations, and reports.
• Evaluates recreational activities verbally and in writing and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Researches recreation trends and engages with the community to develop and implement quality sport, recreation, and leisure programs.
• Ensures the safety of all participants and vendors by adhering to City policies and procedures.
• Maintains flexibility in work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on departmental needs.
• Works at assigned locations, which are subject to change at the discretion of the City.
• Performs related duties as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation or a closely related field preferred.

• Experience organizing and supervising large groups and/or special events.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and implementing recreation programs and summer camps.
• Demonstrated maturity, enthusiasm, and commitment to serving as a positive role model.
• One (1) year or four (4) seasons of full-time paid experience in recreation programs preferred.
• A comparable combination of education, training, or experience may be substituted for minimum qualifications.

• Valid Florida Driver’s License
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications within one (1) year of hire.
• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) preferred.
• Must be able to pass an FDLE Level 2 background check.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with coworkers, parents, participants, coaches, officials, and volunteers.
• Proficient computer skills, including spreadsheets and word processing software.
• Demonstrates sound work ethic and professional integrity.
• Ability to act fairly and consistently.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with diverse populations.

• Ability to see, read, hear, and speak effectively.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions.
• Physical demands include running, standing, walking, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, pushing, and pulling.

Work Days/Hours :
Hours vary and include evenings, weekends, and holidays

Job Status : ( X ) Full-time ( ) Part-time/temporary

Department/Number :
Parks & Recreation/3920 Pay Plan/Grade: 42/20

The City of Pompano Beach welcomes everyone who would like to become a member of our team and who wants to “Do Good”. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, or other circumstances and characteristics protected by state or federal law.

The City promotes diversity of culture, background, thought, and ideas. The City strives to make inclusion a part of everything we do and strives for a work environment that creates a sense of belonging for everyone.