Recreation Specialist III - Art Instructor

City of Fort Lauderdale; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking a part-time Recreation Instructor to organize and lead a variety of indoor and outdoor activities and events. Responsibilities include supervising staff, delivering programs, and maintaining safe, inclusive environments in city facilities.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be 18+, and able to work weekends/nights. Relevant certifications (CPR/First Aid, WSI or coaching credentials) are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Experience teaching or leading recreational activities preferred.
• Ability to work weekends/nights and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing and leading indoor/outdoor recreation activities.
• Help oversee staff and ensure safety and healthy standards at facilities.
• Instruct adult programs such as art, dance, sports, or fitness.
• Set up and breakdown facilities, programs and events.
• Demonstrate dance and interpersonal skills; communicate adjustments to participants.
• Provide dances of the month and other information in a timely manner.

Skills

Dance instruction

Interpersonal skills

Teaching materials

Program coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR for Professional Rescuer

First Aid Certification

WSI certification

USA Swimming Coach certification

Job description

This is a part-time position with a 32-Hour cap per week in accordance with City of Fort Lauderdale Policy and Standards Manual. This position is At-Will and is not covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement or the Personnel Rules.

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 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
• Daily attendance for dance classes.
• Prepares and organizes dance skills and routines to be instructed ahead of time for participants of varying levels including the selection of appropriate music for classes.
• Demonstrates dance and interpersonal skills and communicates adjustments with the participants.
• Provides dances of the month and other requested information in a timely manner.
• Completes employee trainings as needed.
• Communicates effectively with building manager and program manager as needed.
• Fosters a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Performs related work as required

1. High school or G.E.D.
2. Must be 18 years old or older
3. If 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 equivalent
4. If 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.
5. If working as an adult sports official or coach, must possess one (1) year experience in sports instruction or officiating.
6. If working as a lead event worker, must possess two (2) years experience working with a special events team.
7. If working as a tennis instructor, must possess one (1) year experience in tennis instruction. Ability to instruct while adhering to professional standards set for by the U.S. Professional Tennis Association. Ability to demonstrate 4.0 level of ability in accordance with National Tennis Rating Program. Preferred U.S Professional Tennis Association or Professional Tennis Registry membership.
8. If working as a face painter, must possess six (6) months experience in an artistic field
9. Candidates must pass a fingerprinting/background screening process prior to employment

Preferences

1. Dance Instructor experience;
   • Line Dancing
   • Ballroom Dancing

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.

The City of Fort Lauderdale receives a high volume of applications, so not every applicant who meets the minimum qualifications will be guaranteed an interview. Candidates are selected for interviews based on how closely their education and work experience match the specific requirements of the position.

Applicants will be subject to an extensive selection and screening process, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written; oral and performance-based testing; skills assessment; interview; employment check, background investigation; medical examination; and drug screen. For Public Safety positions, the process additionally includes polygraph examinations and psychological evaluations. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

All applicants, including current City of Fort Lauderdale employees, need to fully detail their work experience on the employment application. Applicants must ensure that all required documents submitted are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible. It is the applicant’s responsibility to update their online profile with accurate personal information, work history, education, and certifications each time they submit a new application. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace.