Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Vacation leave
sick leave
14 Paid Holidays
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Retirement Plan
Job Description
The City of Lake Worth, located in the beautiful Lake Worth Beach area of Florida, is a vibrant community known for its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its residents. As a city government entity, the City of Lake Worth is dedicated to providing exceptional public services and fostering a strong sense of community. The Parks and Recreation Department plays a crucial role in this mission by offering diverse recreational programs, events, and facilities that cater to residents of all ages. This department strives to promote wellness, social interaction, cultural enrichment, and lifelong learning through well-coordinated recreational activities... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Physical Education or a related field is required
- Minimum of two years of experience in recreational programming
- Valid Florida driver’s license or ability to obtain within six months of hire
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Physical capability to perform light to moderate lifting up to 40 pounds
- Capacity to work outdoors in diverse weather conditions
- Willingness to complete FEMA Incident Command System certifications within six months
- Must be a full-time employee and part of the Public Employees Union
- Ability to drive city vehicles for program-related trips
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Recreation, Physical Education or related field
- Minimum of two years of experience in programming recreation activities for children, adolescents, adults and senior citizens
- Equivalent combination of related training and experience is acceptable
- Valid Florida driver's license or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire
Job Duties
- Monitors all quality components of the program and compiles records and reports to meet accreditation, licensing, funding or national organization requirements
- Liaisons with accrediting agencies, sponsors, parents, participants, event committees, boards of directors, national organizations and other departments, as necessary
- Coordinates registration of participants in programs or events
- maintains, analyzes and evaluates attendance, program, participant and performance records
- Plans, organizes, supervises and evaluates programs and scope of services
- Responsible for maintaining a budget to ensure that funds are both saved and spent wisely
- Ability to drive city vehicles for field trips, must be available during the times that these events occur, which could include evenings and weekends
- Willing to assist with events that might occur on holidays such as Easter and the Fourth of July
- Understands the philosophy and objectives of municipal parks, recreation and cultural arts programming
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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