City Of Port St. Lucie Parks And Recreation

About Us

The City of Port St. Lucie has experienced tremendous growth in recent years because of its economic vitality, cultural diversity, recreational activities and public safety.

Today, we are the sixth-largest city in Florida with nearly 240,000 residents.

Centrally located along Florida’s east coast, Port St. Lucie is the largest city between Orlando and Miami, serving as the economic heartbeat of the Treasure Coast. Recognized as the safest large city in the state for more than a decade, Port St. Lucie is known as a family friendly community surrounded by natural beauty that creates quality of life that is second to none.

Quick Facts

• Port St. Lucie was incorporated on April 27, 1961.
• The City occupies an area of 120 square miles in St. Lucie County on Florida’s east coast.
• The 2023 population was estimated to be 239,000.
• In 2023, U.S. News & World Report ranked Port St. Lucie as the 63rd best place to live in the nation.
• The City has been recognized nationally by publications for attributes that highlight aspects of Port St. Lucie’s quality of life. That includes top 10 national rankings for ethnic diversity, homeownership, Hispanic entrepreneurship and as a place to retire.

The City of PortSt. Lucie Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting for the following positions:

Part Time Rec Aide- A normal day consists of varied responsibilities. There is lots of interaction with the public, including taking program registrations/reservations, answering phone calls, monitoring facility use. Usually there is some movement involved in setting up for (and possibly assisting with) programs and events. There is some clerical work involved, including checking emails and making copies. There is also light maintenance work involved in picking up after patrons.

Part Time and Full Time Maintenance Workers – Maintenance workers schedules and assigned locations vary. A typical day will include opening, closing, and monitoring assigned parks. This includes opening or securing gates, cleaning restrooms, emptying trash receptacles, litter control, inspecting playgrounds, and incident reporting. Other tasks assigned include, general landscaping, athletic field maintenance, cleaning, pest control, and preparation of park amenities for reservations and public use. Maintenance workers will regularly interact with the public.

Part Time Recreation Aide – Fitness – Not your typical fitness center… At both of our facilities, you become part of a family. As a team, we are involved with our members’ experience which includes providing excellent customer service. Our P/T Recreation Aides assist with membership registrations and class reservations as well as orienting our members on the fitness equipment. We are meticulous about the upkeep or our equipment in our daily cleaning of our fitness centers and classrooms. Additionally, there are opportunities for program involvement, group class instruction, and personal training.

Volunteer- A volunteer’s duties vary based on their location but can include coaching youth basketball or scorekeeping for games. Volunteers at the golf course might utilize volunteers in four critical positions to ensure The Saints Golf Course operation is running smoothly on a daily basis. We have volunteers fill the positions of cart attendants, starters, rangers and driving range pickers. The hours are from 6:30 am to 6:30 p.m. every day and without the volunteer staff working these positions, the golf course would be significantly challenged to provide the quality recreational services we offer.

To Read More About the City of Port St. Lucie and Employment, Please Visit the Human Resources Page at https://www.cityofpsl.com/government/departments/human-resources

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: No less than 30 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What has motivated you to apply for a City of PSL Parks and Recreation career opportunity?
• Are you interested in full time work, part time work, or volunteering?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Drivers License (Required)

Work Location: In person