Recreation Camp Director (Part-Time)

Job Description:

Recreation Camp Director (Part-Time)

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

Maintains surveillance and enforces pool regulations to ensure and secure the safety of pool patrons Administers First Aid and CPR as needed. An employee in this class is responsible for lifeguarding at municipal pool, which may include organizing and conducting recreational activities and assisting in site supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Helps in maintaining order and enforcing rules and regulations at recreational facilities
• Assists in maintaining safety and health standards at facilities and during programs Preparing activity and staff schedules
• Selecting materials and adopting suitable teaching materials for individual needs
• Instruct participants in such activities as dancing, music, crafts, tennis, swimming, dramatics, gymnastics and boxing
• Responsible for supervising part time personnel and volunteers when necessary
• May be required prepare activity and staff schedules
• May be responsible for maintaining program compliance and regulatory licensing requirements
• May organize, facilitate, and/or deliver staff trainings in related subject matter area
• May work weekends, nights and holidays
• Performs related work as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT

High School Diploma or a G.E.D.Must be 18 years of age.Possess one (1) year experience in organizing and instructing groups in a wide variety of recreation activities for different age groups and interests.Supervises part time personnel and volunteers when necessary.May be required to supervise in aquatic environment.Candidates must pass a fingerprinting/background screening process prior to employment. 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 position involves light physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

The noise level in the work environment is 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. 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. May require working in adverse weather conditions such as heat and humidity.

HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The City of Fort Lauderdale receives a high volume of applications, so not every applicant who meets the minimum qualifications will be guaranteed an interview. Candidates are selected for interviews based on how closely their education and work experience match the specific requirements of the position.

Applicants will be subject to an extensive selection and screening process, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written; oral and performance-based testing; skills assessment; interview; employment check, background investigation; medical examination; and drug screen. For Public Safety positions, the process additionally includes polygraph examinations and psychological evaluations. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

All applicants, including current City of Fort Lauderdale employees, need to fully detail their work experience on the employment application. Applicants must ensure that all required documents submitted are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible. It is the applicant’s responsibility to update their online profile with accurate personal information, work history, education, and certifications each time they submit a new application. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace.

For technical support with your application, contact GovernmentJobs.com (link: GovernmentJobs.com ) from 9 am to 9 pm EST, Monday to Friday, at (855) 524-5627 or email [email protected] . (link: [email protected] )



The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.

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In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click here to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.

Closing Date/Time: 10/9/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Salary:

$17.92 - $26.94 Hourly