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Location : Community Center 2195 SE Airoso Blvd,, Port St. Lucie FL 34984, FL
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 202603181
Department: PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Opening Date: 05/21/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
POSITION SUMMARY
The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.
This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.
Please note that this is an external job posting intended for non-city employees. If you are a current city employee applying through this posting, your application will not be reviewed with other internal candidates. In order to be considered with internal candidates, please apply on the internal posting by clicking HERE
The starting pay for this position is $22.28 - $25.63 depending on qualifications.
Under the direction of the General Operations Manager - BMX Track and BMX - Track Operators, the BMX - Program Support Technician is responsible for ensuring the safe usage of the City-owned Adaptive All-Wheel BMX track. The position is responsible for staffing the registration office during operating hours of the All-Wheels Adaptive BMX facility. Directly accountable for enforcing rules, monitoring facility use, maintaining a safe environment, and providing excellent customer service to all public users. Assists with daily programming, upkeep, cleanliness, and general facility presentation. Work hours may include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on programming schedules, practices, races, and special events and may be adjusted as needed. Hours of work vary depending on programming needs and the schedule of the BMX track and events. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.
This position is considered an "Essential Position" for the purpose of Emergency Management. Emergency duties will be assigned as needed. This position requires 24 hours a day, 7 days per week availability during City of Port St Lucie emergencies, as determined by City Administrators, Emergency Manager or City Officials.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Provide exceptional customer service that fosters trust and positive engagement.
• Assist Track Operators in maintaining safe operating practices for all users.
• Demonstrate and promote proper and safe use of the track and equipment.
• Assist with the loaner bike program as needed. Equipment set up, inventory control, and maintenance.
• Support for BMX-sanctioned events, programs, and leagues by filling in and performing all necessary positions to operate programming.
• Operate equipment including, but not limited to bikes, skateboards, scooters, or similar equipment as required.
• Assist with program registration, scheduling, reporting, and participant communication.
• Operates registration systems such as MotoMaker and RecTrac to register riders for weekly races and practices and create daily and weekly reports.
• Accept payments and processes receipts for programs and facility rentals. Utilizes RecTrac software and maintains monthly reports regarding memberships and program attendance.
• Accept registrations for programs and provides customer service and enters registrations for events and programs
• Execute basic maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Maintain facility cleanliness to City of Port St. Lucie Parks & Recreation standards by completing appropriate cleaning, maintenance, and upkeep of grounds, track, common areas and structures.
• Maintain facility, inside and outside; performs litter control functions; general janitorial and housekeeping functions; and other manual labor tasks.
• Perform litter control functions; cleans restrooms.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, required. Two (2) years of related experience in a skate park, action sports environment, or similar recreational setting required. A minimum of three (3) years of computer experience and strong organizational skills are essential; ability to learn new software is preferred. One (1) year of experience in customer service is required.
A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• CPR/AED certification required to be obtained within 6 months from date of hire.
• USA BMX Coaching certification required to be obtained within one (1) year from date of hire.
• Possession of valid driver's license and maintenance of clean driving record required with the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days from date of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, including but not limited to Excel spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word processing software.
• Ability to work with computers and learn software platforms including MotoMaker and RecTrac.
• Skill in customer service and communication with a positive and welcoming approach.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Passion and participation in an action sport (skateboarding, scooter, inline, BMX, etc.).

• Strong attention to detail for facility upkeep and maintenance
• General knowledge of BMX track equipment a plus (including but not limited to gate operation and Public Address (PA) system).
• Ability to ride a bike, skateboard, scooter, or similar equipment as needed.

• Ability to stay centered when challenged

• Skill in conflict-resolution.

• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.

• Ability to inform and direct public in the use of facilities rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of programs and activities.
• Skills in organizing activities and promoting a safe environment.
• Ability to plan, organize and carry out daily and special programs.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk,
sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to operate a manual bicycle, skateboard, scooter, or similar equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Documentation Requirements
Please Read Carefully
Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must upload and submit attached copies of their education credentials with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile, but they will not attach automatically, and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.
ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:

1. Proof of education in the form of a diploma, degree, or transcripts. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diplomas/degrees are not accepted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
2. Driver's License: A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application; however, within thirty (30) days from the date of hire, a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented.

*Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies:
Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:

• An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
• A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR
• A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR
• A recognized Professional Organization

For an additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies, visit the
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.
Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.
It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications when submitting application(s); failure to do so may result in disqualification.
12 paid holidays per year
Vacation Leave:
1-3 years- 10 days
4-9 years- 15 days
10-19 years- 20 days
20+ years- 25 days
PT employees accrue depending on hours worked
Personal Days:
2 days for non-exempt employees per year
3 days for exempt employees per year
Sick Time:
FT employees accrue 8 hours per month
PT employees accrue 4 hours per month
Retirement Plan:
The City contributes an amount equal to 11.4% of an eligible employee's biweekly earnings into a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. Employee contributes 1%.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan and Roth IRA
$50,000 Basic Term Life Insurance
$50,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
Optional Benefits:
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness Program
Health Reimbursement Account
Employee Assistance Plan
Supplemental Life
Legal insurance
The of City Port St. Lucie provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. For additional details on benefits offer by the City of Port St. Lucie, see the link below.
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This position is posted on the external career site intended for applicants who are not currently employed by the City of Port St. Lucie. Are you currently an internal employee of the City of Port St Lucie? Note: If you are a current employee, please exit this application and apply through the internal career portal to ensure proper processing.

• Yes, I am a current employee
• No, I am not a current employee

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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent GED? A high school diploma or GED must be presented at time of employment.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid driver's license? Please note: If you have an out-of-state driver's license, you will be required to obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days from the date of hire

• Yes
• No

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Are you CPR/AED certified, or have the ability to obtain this certification within 180 days of hire?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least one (1) year of experience in customer service?

• Yes
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