Recreation Camp Director - Summer Camp Director (Part-Time)

Salary: $17.92 - $26.94 HourlyLocation : FL 33316, FLJob Type: Part TimeJob Number: SE005-08Department: Parks and RecreationOpening Date: 01/28/2026Closing Date: 5/29/2026 5:00 PM EasternPOSITION SUMMARYMaintains surveillance and enforces pool regulations to ensure and secure the safety of pool patrons Administers First Aid and CPR as needed. An employee in this class is responsible for lifeguarding at municipal pool, which may include organizing and conducting recreational activities and assisting in site supervision.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSHelps in maintaining order and enforcing rules and regulations at recreational facilitiesAssists in maintaining safety and health standards at facilities and during programs Preparing activity and staff schedulesSelecting materials and adopting suitable teaching materials for individual needsInstruct participants in such activities as dancing, music, crafts, tennis, swimming, dramatics, gymnastics and boxingResponsible for supervising part time personnel and volunteers when necessaryMay be required prepare activity and staff schedulesMay be responsible for maintaining program compliance and regulatory licensing requirementsMay organize, facilitate, and/or deliver staff trainings in related subject matter areaMay work weekends, nights and holidaysPerforms related work as required.JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENTHigh School Diploma or a G.E.D.Must be 18 years of age.Possess one (1) year experience in organizing and instructing groups in a wide variety of recreation activities for different age groups and interests.Supervises part time personnel and volunteers when necessary.May be required to supervise in aquatic environment.Candidates must pass a fingerprinting/background screening process prior to employment.PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:The position involves light physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.The noise level in the work environment is 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. 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. May require working in adverse weather conditions such as heat and humidity.HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONThis posting is for part-time Summer Camp Directors (Recreation Camp Director). Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and candidates selected for interviews will be contacted directly.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.The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.Click for an overview of employment information including our benefits package.Say "Hello" to the City of Fort Lauderdale and Say "Goodbye" to Your Student Loan! Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale. Click for more information or to see if you qualify.In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.01Do you posses a High School Diploma/GED?NoYes02This position requires candidates to be 18 years of age or older. Do you meet this requirement?NoYes03Do you posses at least one (1) year experience in organizing and instructing groups in a wide variety of recreation activities for different age groups and interests.YesNo04Age Group Preference (check all that apply)5-7 Years Old8-10 Years Old11-12 Years Old13-16 Years OldNo preference05Where is your camp location preference? (You can select more than one)Bass ParkBeach Community CenterCarter ElementaryCarter Middle/HighCarter Speed CampCroissant ParkGeorge English Tennis ParkHoliday Park Sports & Fitness ElementaryHoliday Park Sports & Fitness MiddleLauderdale Manors ElementaryLauderdale Manors MiddleOsswald ParkRiverland ParkRiverside ParkSouthside Performing and Cultural Arts ElementarySouthside Performing and Cultural Arts MiddleWarfield ParkNo preferences06What special skills (non-athletic) can you teach? Eg. Photography, Culinary, Dance, Crafting etc. Insert N/A if not applicable.07Special skills (athletic) you can teach: Eg. Basketball, Tennis, Football etc. Insert N/A if not applicable.08Why do you want to work for the City of Fort Lauderdale Summer Program?09Candidates will be required to successfully complete a fingerprint/background screening prior to employment. Are you willing and able to participate in this process?NoYes