What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Worker - Summer Camp Counselor (Part-Time) position at City of Fort Lauderdale, FL?
POSITION SUMMARY
This position pays $16.67 if you possess a valid teaching certificate .
This is entry-level recreation work of routine difficulty assisting in recreation programs and in the operation and maintenance of recreation facilities.
An employee in this class works under immediate supervision and performs varied tasks which may be learned through a short period of on-the-job training according to detailed written or oral instructions. The employee in this class exercises only limited initiative assisting a program leader and is not required to exercise independent judgment. Work assignments are normally of short duration and are usually reviewed when completed for adherence to instructions and established procedures by an assigned supervisor.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT
High school Diploma or G.E.D. or be a graduating senior. Your application must demonstrate your education in order for you to be considered for the position.Depending on the needs of the agency and area of assignment, the age requirements might differ where employees that are 16 years of age or older can perform the job provided that applicable federal, state, and local requirements are followed. Candidates must pass a fingerprinting/background screening process prior to employment.
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:
Depends upon work assignment and location.
The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderately loud. The work may entail sedentary work in an office setting. While performing duties, employee may frequently be 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.
HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This posting is for part-time Sumer Camp Counselors (Recreation Workers). 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.
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
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Fort Lauderdale.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to everyone. This means that if you submit an employment application you may or may not be called in for an interview.
If your application is complete and you meet the requirements of the job, your application will be sent to the Hiring Supervisor. The Hiring Supervisor will interview those applicants whose experience best fits the needs of the job. All applicants will not be contacted for an interview.
We will keep your application on file for six (6) months for current and future openings for this class title. There is no need to submit another applicaton until the (6) month period is up.
Thank you and good luck!
Closing Date/Time: 5/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
This position pays $16.67 if you possess a valid teaching certificate .
This is entry-level recreation work of routine difficulty assisting in recreation programs and in the operation and maintenance of recreation facilities.
An employee in this class works under immediate supervision and performs varied tasks which may be learned through a short period of on-the-job training according to detailed written or oral instructions. The employee in this class exercises only limited initiative assisting a program leader and is not required to exercise independent judgment. Work assignments are normally of short duration and are usually reviewed when completed for adherence to instructions and established procedures by an assigned supervisor.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Assists in organizing and conducting games, sports, camps and other recreational activities
- Helps in maintaining order, and enforcing rules and regulations at recreational facilities
- Assists in maintaining safety and health standards at facilities and during programs
- May be required to perform janitorial work and related clean-up duties
- May be required to welcomes visitors and answer incoming telephone calls
- May be required to enroll recreation program participants, issue tickets, receive and account for revenues
- May be required to keep attendance records or scores at sporting events, operate audiovisual equipment, or monitor activities of children during recreational trips or tours;
- May work weekends, nights and holidays
- Performs related work as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT
High school Diploma or G.E.D. or be a graduating senior. Your application must demonstrate your education in order for you to be considered for the position.Depending on the needs of the agency and area of assignment, the age requirements might differ where employees that are 16 years of age or older can perform the job provided that applicable federal, state, and local requirements are followed. Candidates must pass a fingerprinting/background screening process prior to employment.
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:
Depends upon work assignment and location.
The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderately loud. The work may entail sedentary work in an office setting. While performing duties, employee may frequently be 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.
HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This posting is for part-time Sumer Camp Counselors (Recreation Workers). 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.
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
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Fort Lauderdale.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to everyone. This means that if you submit an employment application you may or may not be called in for an interview.
If your application is complete and you meet the requirements of the job, your application will be sent to the Hiring Supervisor. The Hiring Supervisor will interview those applicants whose experience best fits the needs of the job. All applicants will not be contacted for an interview.
We will keep your application on file for six (6) months for current and future openings for this class title. There is no need to submit another applicaton until the (6) month period is up.
Thank you and good luck!
Closing Date/Time: 5/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary : $17