Recreation Leader PT

Deerfield Beach; Deerfield Beach, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Deerfield Beach is seeking a Recreation Programs Coordinator to lead and manage a variety of youth and community activities, supervise facilities, equipment and supplies, and ensure safe, engaging programs for the public.

Under general supervision, this role plans, organizes, and implements programs, coordinates events, and maintains records of attendance and revenues. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required to support City recreation services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification (or must obtain within probationary period).
• Six (6) months experience working with the public/customer service. Other experience may include clerical or hospitality setting related duties.
• Experience working with recreational programs for youth and adults.

Responsibilities

• Lead specific recreational and athletic programs aligned with public needs.
• Assist in coordinating activities, programs, or special events.
• Oversee setup and breakdown of athletics programs.
• Schedule and supervise facility use, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain records on revenue, personnel, inventory, and attendance.
• Enforce facility rules and update policies.
• Assist with admissions, class fees, and memberships.
• Plan and monitor programs for all ages.
• Interact with diverse groups including staff, volunteers, and public.
• Ensure safety of participants following city policies.

Skills

Program planning

Public interaction

Leadership

Oral & written communication

Event coordination

Time management

Payment processing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The purpose of this position is to involves lead responsibility for programs, athletics and activities, including supervision of facilities, equipment, and supplies.

This class works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Essential Functions

• Under Supervision, leads specific recreational and athletic programs and services in accordance with the interests and needs of the public.
• Assist in leading and coordinating activities programs, specialized recreation programs, or special events.
• Assists with set up and break down of athletics programs.
• Checks, schedules, maintains, and oversees use of facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Evaluates equipment and material needs for assigned recreational programs and coordinates the recruitment and procurement of materials as needed and approved.
• Maintains accurate records pertaining to revenue, personnel, inventory, program evaluations, and attendance.
• Assist in enforcing rules and regulations of the facility with the public; updates policies and procedures.
• Assist with facility finances to include daily admissions, class fess, and memberships.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing programs and specialized recreation activities, including arts and crafts, special needs programs, festivals, concerts, fairs, athletic leagues, tournaments, fitness programs, after school programs, dances, clinics, summer day camps, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with a variety of groups and individuals including department and City staff, community groups, volunteers, senior citizens, special needs population and the general public
• Assist in ensuring the safety of all program, activity and event participants and providers by following City policies and procedures and monitoring participants' activity
• Monitors recreation facilities to ensure security, proper working order of equipment, cleanliness of area and other potential maintenance hazards
• Greets visitors to the office and recreational facilities
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Assists in planning and monitoring programs for all ages
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification (or must obtain within probationary period).

Preferred Education And Experience

• Six (6) months experience working with the public/customer service. Other experience may include clerical or hospitality setting related duties.
• Experience working with recreational programs for youth and adults.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Knowledge of rules and regulations of assigned facility.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and implementing programs and activities.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to organize and give direct leadership for programs and special events.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, co-workers, the general public, community groups, City officials, and other City employees.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to accept, receive, and collect payments, process purchase orders, and maintain inventory.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Work Environment

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.

Work Hours

Work is performed Sunday-Saturday with varied shifts/hours between 7:00am-10:00pm. (May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business/program needs of the City. Hours may change based on operational needs.)

Essential Safety Functions

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance

The City of Deerfield Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all City employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as hurricane, or other emergency situations and are expected to perform emergency service duties.

The City of Deerfield Beach values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

Under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025), please see link below to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website.

https://info.flclearinghouse.com

City Of Deerfield Beach 2026 Benefits Summary

HOLIDAY LEAVE

Twelve (12) days shall be the days observed by all City employees as holidays and the one (1) personal leave day shall be taken at the employee’s discretion with permission of the Department Director or their designee (once each calendar year)

New Year's Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Veteran's Day President's Day Thanksgiving Day Memorial Day Day Following Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth Christmas Independence Day Day preceding or following Christmas Day as designated by the City Manager

VACATION LEAVE

Employees Start To Accrue Vacation Leave Effective At The Start Of The First Full Month Of Employment Based On The Following Schedule

Service Time Leave Accumulated Annually Hours Maximum Accrual Hours 0 - 48 months 96 hours per year 192 49 - 108 months 112 hours per year 224 109 - 168 months 136 hours per year 272 169 months and over 176 hours per year 352

SICK LEAVE

Employees start to accrue sick leave effective at the start of the first full month of employment. Employees sick days shall be credited at the rate of eight (8) hours or one (1) working day for each month of completed service.

RETIREMENT PLAN

The City provides a defined contribution plan under Section 401(a) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. The City contributes eight percent (8%) of your salary as an employee, and you as an employee contribute four percent (4%) of your salary. The City has a 5-year Vesting Schedule. Vesting refers to your ownership of the money in your account. Based on your period of service completed you are gradually vested in your employer contributions: 20% in 1 year, 40% in 2 years, 60% in 3 years, 80% in 4 years and 100% upon the completion of 5 years of service.

Employees may also make voluntary contributions to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, up to the annual limit as defined by the IRS.

EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM

Full-time employees are eligible to receive educational reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate coursework according to the following criteria and schedule of benefits. Employees who have completed their one (1) year of employment are eligible to participate in the Educational Reimbursement Program. With approval of the course(s) and subject to availability of funds, employees may be eligible for reimbursement (other than Master's Degree program courses) of 100% for a grade of A, 90% for a grade of B, and 75% for a grade of C. The City will provide reimbursement up to a maximum of $5,250.00 per tax (calendar) year based on current federal taxation requirements and limits, or as may be modified in future years. Per IRS regulations, tax-free benefits under an education assistance program are limited to $5,250 per employee, per year.

ANNUAL EVALUATIONS

An annual evaluation will be given on the anniversary date of employment. Annual evaluations are eligible for merit increases to commensurate with the City’s pay for performance policy of up to 3%.

DISCOUNT PROGRAMS

The City offers a variety of discount programs. The following are some areas for available discounts: Tickets at Work, Government Car Rental, Tri-Rail EDP Discount., and etc.

WELLNESS PROGRAMS

Employees on the City's medical plan may participate in the City’s Wellness Program to help offset the cost of their medical premiums. For new hires, points toward the Wellness Program can be accumulated starting from your date of hire through the last day of the year. Existing employees may begin participating in the program at any time. Please note, points will only be tallied on a calendar-year basis.

Employee Benefits Highlights

The City of Deerfield Beach provides group insurance benefits to eligible employees. The Employee Benefit Highlights Booklet provides a general summary of the benefit options as a convenient reference.

2026 Employee Benefits Highlights

Please note, the benefits listed above are subject to change. Full descriptions of each benefit listed may be found in the Employee Benefits Highlight Booklet, Employee Personnel Rules and Regulations, applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, or by contacting Human Resources and Risk Management at 954-250-4107 or [e-mail]