Volunteer Aid Bahamas Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Help create fun, engaging, and meaningful recreational experiences for our community!
This is an incredible opportunity to use your skills and knowledge to:
• Lead nature-based activities to help middle school-aged students build independence, resilience, leadership, and problem-solving skills through hands-on experiences.
• Design and create meaningful programs to help foster connections with nature.
• Support the social and emotional development of program participants.
• Help youth to discover confidence, curiosity, and connection through nature that can leave a lasting positive impression on their lives.
Be a part of a hardworking, passionate team that provides an exciting work environment, full of variety, positivity, and fun!
YOUR ROLE AND IMPACT
• Develops, coordinates, plans, supervises, and instructs community-based programming for youth, teens, and adults, including but not limited to summer camps, youth development programs/sports, and special events.
• Facilitates programs/services and interacts with participants and volunteers with and without disabilities, inclusive of youth and teens.
• Provides participant transportation for programs.
• Maintains attendance records and program statistics; orders, tracks, and secures equipment and supplies.
We create opportunities for healthy, happy living!¿
WHAT WE OFFER
A Career with Purpose
• Gain valuable knowledge and skills. Grow with Us.
• Make a difference in the lives of others!
A Workplace that Puts You First
• Work in the beautiful, sunny tropics where work-life balance is a priority
• A positive, supportive work environment with a strong emphasis on overall well-being
• A true culture of teamwork, flexibility, professionalism, and mutual support
• Collaborate with a mission-driven team focused on providing quality, compassionate programming that makes a difference in the community
• A leadership team that works together and understands YOU
QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires qualified applicants to possess one of the following:
• An Associate's Degree in Recreation, Health and Physical Education, or a related field; minimum of one (1) year of experience in organizing and supervising recreational activities,
OR
• Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of three (3) years of experience in organizing and supervising recreational activities.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
The selected candidate for this position MUST obtain the following within six (6) months of hire :
• An Infant, Child and Adult First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred qualifications include:
• Experience working with culturally diverse youth (must specify on application),
• Bi/trilingual ability (Spanish/English/Creole), and
• Experience teaching outdoor recreation programs.
COME JOIN OUR TEAM!
Located in sunny South Florida, Palm Beach County is one of the largest of Florida's 67 counties by area. Consisting of a vibrant, growing, multicultural population of over 1.5 million residents, it is also Florida's fourth largest by population. Palm Beach County joins Broward and Miami-Dade as the gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean. The County is located less than one hour from Miami, two and a half hours from Orlando, and a two-hour boat ride to the Bahamas.
The County offers a multitude of cultural attractions such as concerts, professional sporting events, museums, and live theater. The region is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts with many wildlife refuges and natural areas. In addition to its beaches, the County has over 8,000 acres of parkland to discover and explore. County-owned amenities include beaches, parks, golf courses, civic centers, equestrian parks, amphitheaters, and a wide variety of other facilities.
We believe we provide an incredible opportunity to work for one of South Florida's preeminent public employers. We offer impactful work, a culture dedicated to continuous improvement, and a phenomenal place to live and work.
CREATE USER PROFILE in PBC Online Application System at www.pbcgov.jobs . PC Kiosks are available to create User Profiles during business hours, at PBC Human Resources, 100 Australian Avenue, WPB, FL 33406.
Submit PDF/printout of Profile or resume directly to :
Holly Griffin, Cultural Historical Outdoor Recreation Specialist III
Parks & Recreation Department, Recreation Services Division
John Prince Park, 2700 6 th Avenue S., Lake Worth
Telephone: (561) 966-6695
Email: HGriffin@pbc.gov