After School Perception Jobs (NOW HIRING)

POSITION SUMMARY City of Fort Lauderdale is now hiring energetic part-time Recreation Instructors (Recreation Specialist I) for our after school programs. Candidates selected will be responsible for the organization and personal leadership of a variety of recreation activities in an indoor and/or outdoor recreation setting or facility. 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. 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 Selects materials and adopts suitable teaching materials for individual needs Sets up and breakdowns of facilities, programs and events May be required to complete departmental forms May be required to instruct programs such as, art, dance, sports, fitness, etc. May serve as a sports official, score keeper, or coach during youth or teen sports May serve as a food monitor during summer camp or after school programs (must provide own vehicle) May assists camp director during camp programs May serve as a swim instructor May serve as team lead when necessary May work weekends, nights and holidays Performs related work as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT High school Diploma or G.E.D. or be a graduating senior. May be 17 years old if a graduating senior in high school

Otherwise, must be 18 years old or older. If working as a youth or teen sports official, must possess six (6) months experience in sports instruction or officiating. If working as a swim instructor, must possess valid American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuer and First Aid certificate and AED certification Candidates must pass a fingerprinting/background screening process prior to employment PLAY (After School) Additional Requirements Experience working in Licensed After School program is preferred Licensing is required within 90 days of an employee's start date and will be paid for by the City Licensed after school personnel will be required to complete additional documentation and forms to ensure County and State compliance 45 hours Child Care Training (transcripts required) Local/FDLE Background Screening Pediatric CPR/First Aid or obtain within 90 days of employment 24-hour Child Care in-service training annually NOTE: Licensed after school personnel will be required to complete the above additional documentation and forms to ensure County and State compliance.

Licensing is required within 90 days of an employee's start date and will be paid for by the City. All required certifications, whether possessed at time of application or obtained after appointment, must be kept current to continue employment in this class. 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 noise level in the work environment is quiet to 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. The employee may be required occasionally to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to perform physical activities for extended period of time.

May require working in adverse weather conditions such as rain, heat and humidity. 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. HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans' preference per Florida law.

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