Job Overview
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $56,221.36 - $87,182.16
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
wellness programs
Job Description
The City of Fort Lauderdale is a vibrant and dynamic municipality known for its commitment to providing exceptional public services and fostering a strong sense of community. Located in the heart of South Florida, Fort Lauderdale boasts a diverse population and a rich cultural scene alongside beautiful parks, recreational facilities, and an active coastal lifestyle. The city's government plays a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors through a variety of specialized programs, inclusive community engagement, and innovative initiatives aimed at promoting health, wellness, and cultural enrichment.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Relevant experience in municipal recreation or related services
- Proven leadership and supervisory experience
- Familiarity with safety standards and equipment maintenance
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups
- Availability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- Ability to pass all components of the selection process including background check and drug screening
Job Qualifications
- Experience in recreation program management or related field
- Ability to exercise professional judgment and leadership
- Knowledge of personnel management and supervision
- Experience in budget management and financial oversight
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to develop and implement recreational programs and events
- Familiarity with community engagement and collaboration
- Skills in preparing reports and program analysis
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
- Knowledge of applicable collective bargaining agreements and employment procedures
Job Duties
- Exercises professional judgment, responsibility and leadership in the activities of City recreation parks and pools
- Estimates and requests personnel, equipment and material needs required to successfully implement various recreational programs
- Prepare and submit service agreements, contracts, and program proposals
- Oversees revenues and expenditures associated with programs
- Maintains inventory and checks safety and quality of equipment and supplies prior to use
- Assigns and supervises subordinate personnel in specific program areas
- Assists with development of marketing materials
- Advises and instructs personnel on methods and techniques for improving programs
- Researches and analyzes programs, participation and attendance
- prepares weekly and monthly reports of participation and revenues
- Prepares recommendations and reports for short and long term actions required to meet the recreation goals and needs of the community
- Works with staff, professional instructors and volunteers to initiate and implement programs
- Collaborates with neighborhood and activity interest groups and other agencies that serve the recreational needs and interests of the community
- Meets with internal team to discuss programming, methods, equipment and operating procedures
- Assists in the actual production of special events, checks and schedules
- maintains and oversees use of facilities, equipment and supplies for assigned activities
- Recommends, in the interest of the city, that eligible applicants be hired and that subordinate employees be transferred, suspended, promoted, terminated, reassigned or disciplined
- participates in the adjustment of grievances
- participates in the administration of agreements resulting from collective bargaining negotiations
- Performs related work as required
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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