What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Specialist III Featured Job position at Palm Beach County?
ISSUED: 06/01/2026
CLOSES: 06/15/2026
Must be able to lift 40 pounds. Valid Florida Driver's License and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment.
Use the Job ID based on the Position Location as follows
QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Health and Physical Education, or related field; minimum of three (3) years of experience organizing and supervising recreational activities,
An unrelated Bachelor’s Degree; minimum of four (4) years of related experience organizing and supervising recreational activities,
OR
An Associate’s Degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Health and Physical Education, or related field; minimum of five (5) years of experience organizing and supervising recreational activities,
An unrelated Associate’s Degree; minimum of six (6) years of experience organizing and supervising recreational activities,
OR
Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of seven (7) years of related experience.
Necessary Special Requirement: Must obtain First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification within six (6) months of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with contract compliance for sports programs or other not-for-profit agencies,
- Experience facilitating/planning programs for youth and/or adult sports groups,
- One (1) year of experience supervising staff,
- Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) Certification with the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) and/or
- Bi/trilingual (English/Spanish/Creole), and
- Valid FL Class A/B/C CDL with Air Brakes and Passenger Endorsements.
NOTE: It is not necessary to submit another application for this position if you applied 1/30/26 - 2/16/26.
All employees of Palm Beach County may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane.
In accordance with Affirmative Action requirements of Sec. 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the County provides reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for interviewing or initial employment, please notify the Palm Beach County BCC Human Resources Department. EO/AA Employer M/F/D/V; (Drug Free Work Place).
Salary : $50,105