Recreation Specialist III (Aquatics)

POSITION SUMMARY

The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers.

An employee in this class is responsible for the organization and personal leadership of a variety of recreation activities in an indoor and/or outdoor recreation setting or facility. Assist in overseeing staff who handles organizing and conduction games, sports, social and other recreational activities. Work is normally performed under the general supervision of a higher classified employee who issues written and oral instructions. Work is reviewed by the immediate supervisor; constant supervision is not necessary for routine and repetitive tasks.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• 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 instruct adult programs such as art, dance, sports, fitness, etc.
• May serve as a water aerobics instructor
• May serve as a sports official or coach during adult sports
• May serve as a tennis instructor
• May serve as a face painter
• May serve as a lead event worker during the City's special events
• May serve as a team lead when necessary
• May work weekends, nights and holidays
• Provides assistance to Recreation Program Coordinator

Recreation Specialist III in Aquatics

• Ability to provide instructions to participants engaged in specialized activity.
• Ability to demonstrate good public relations skills.
• Ability to develop positive interest by leading groups in specialized activities.
• Ability to maintain and submit records of attendance.
• Ability to work closely with management on needs and evaluation of the program.
• Ability to maintain discipline and compliance with safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other municipal employees and the general public.
• Performs related work as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT

High school or G.E.D.Must be 18 years old or olderIf working as a water aerobics instructor, must possess two (2) years experience in water aerobics instruction, valid American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuer certification and First Aid Certificate. Preferred United States Water Fitness Association certification or equivalentIf working at the Aquatic Center, must possess American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification, OR certification as a USA Swimming Certified Coach and US Masters Swimming Coach. If working as an adult sports official or coach, must possess one (1) year experience in sports instruction or officiating.Candidates must pass a fingerprinting/background screening process prior to employment If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application. Preferences Be a proficient swimmer with the ability to demonstrate proper technique in the following strokes: Freestyle (Front Crawl), Breaststroke, Butterfly, Backstroke, Side Stroke, and Elementary Backstroke.Previous experience teaching swim lessons in both group and individual settings.Familiarity with the American Red Cross Learning Center, including entering course rosters and maintaining training records.Availability to work on weekends is required.
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 on rare occasions to lift up to 50 pounds.

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.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.

This is a part time temporary non-benefited position.

Closing Date/Time: 11/21/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

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• City of Fort Lauderdale

• (954) 828-5300

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