Recreation Specialist III - Flag Football Referee

Recreation Specialist III - Flag Football Referee

Salary

$19.91 - $29.28 Hourly

Location

Parks and Recreation Department - Fort Lauderdale, FL, FL

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

SE015-09

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

07/14/2026

Closing Date

8/14/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

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POSITION SUMMARY

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 JOB FUNCTIONS

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.

• Responsible for general upkeep, maintenance, and cultivation of food forest, butterfly garden, and children's garden venues
• Monitor and maintain plant health and appearance
• Manage and mentor small and large groups of volunteers
• Keep accurate record of volunteer hours
• Plan and lead field trips for small and large groups students
• Maintain organized and accurate record of landscape maintenance
• Promote community partnerships
• Control invasive plants within the cultivated venues
• Make decisions regarding cultivation such as plant placement, plant nutrition, seasonal irrigation schedules, pest management, and plant selection
• Use environmentally conscious cultivation and maintenance practices
• Maintain and update digital and/or online records of cultivated flora
• Performs related work as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• High school or G.E.D.
• Must be 18 years old or older
• 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
• 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.
• If working as an adult sports official or coach, must possess one (1) year experience in sports instruction or officiating.
• If working as a lead event worker, must possess two (2) years experience working with a special events team.
• 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.
• If working as a face painter, must possess six (6) months experience in an artistic field
• Candidates must pass a fingerprinting/background screening process prior to employment

Preferences

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in horticulture and/or education
• Experience with the cultivation and maintenance of butterfly gardens and food forests
• Willing and able to work outside in hot and humid conditions year round

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.

HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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.

For technical support with your application, contact GovernmentJobs.com (link: GovernmentJobs.com) from 9 am to 9 pm EST, Monday to Friday, at (855) 524-5627 or email support@governmentjobs.com. (link: support@governmentjobs.com)

This is a part time temporary non-benefited position.

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This position is a temporary, part-time position and has 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 Personnel Rules. Please indicate that you have read and understand the above statement by typing your full name below

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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School or Equivalent
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher
• None of the Above

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Do you have any experience as a referee for tackle or flag football?

• Yes
• No

04

What age group do you have experience working with?

• 5-7 Years
• 8-10 Years
• 11-12 Years
• 13-16 Years
• No Experience

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Do you have any prior experience playing or coaching tackle or flag football?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you able to consistently report to work on Monday and/or Tuesday nights from 730PM -10:00PM if required?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Fort Lauderdale

Address Tower Building - 101 NE 3rd Ave

Department of Human Resources - 16th Floor

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301

Phone 19548285300

Website http://www.fortlauderdale.gov