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SalaryThe 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.
The employee in this position organizes, implements and facilitates a variety of programs at an indoor or outdoor recreation center. Plans activities, events and programs. Supervises programs to ensure they are run in a fun, organized and safe way.
Work Schedule: Tuesday to Friday 12pm – 8:30pm and Saturday 8am – 4:30pm
This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union769 and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769.
The City offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option, and requires a 3% contribution from employees. New hires are automatically enrolled in FRS.
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NOTE: The duties of this position will include all of those duties set forth in the official job description.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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.
- 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
JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency, six (6) or more months of additional training.
- Have completed two (2) years of college course work 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.
- Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine who will be required to work.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
HOW TO APPLY/ VETERAN INFORMATION
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 may be required to take a medical examination and/or pass a 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 (J204) at time of application.
