Youth Development Leader

Youth Development Leader

Salary

$19.17 - $23.00 Hourly

Location

501 Martin Avenue, Greenacres, FL

Job Type

Part-time

Job Number

526

Department

Youth Programs

Opening Date

09/02/2026

Closing Date

9/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Introduction

The City of Greenacres offers:

Minimum: $19.17 per hour

Six (6) months of additional experience over minimum requirements: $19.77 per hour

One (1) year of additional experience over minimum requirements: $20.37 per hour

Salary is based on FY27 which is effective 10-1-26

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Greenacres. You must be able to meet the minimum following requirements:

• Must have graduated from an accredited high school or have obtained a State of Florida G.E.D. certificate or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida drivers license.
• Must be of good moral character.
• Must submit to a post-offer physical examination, drug screen and Level II fingerprinting. The offer of employment will be contingent on the results of testing and/or examinations.

REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS:

• A minimum of three (3) professional/personal references must be provided.

Please upload the following documents to the application:

• H.S. Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate
• College Diploma (if applicable)
• Veterans Preference documentation (if applicable)
• Military DD214 Form (if applicable)
• Military Discharge Certificate (if applicable)

Applications received without required attachments will be considered incomplete.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Position Summary: Assists with the daily operations, supervision, care, and counseling of participants in the out-of-school time youth development programs and camps. Develops lesson and activity plans, schedules, organizes and conducts a variety of playground games, activities, arts and crafts, and transports participants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (The duties listed are intended to serve as an example of the typical functions performed. They are not exclusive or all inclusive and will vary with assignments.)

• Organizes and leads various games, activities, programs, arts and crafts, etc.
• Develops, implements and executes lesson plans and new activities.
• Ensures safety procedures and Health Department guidelines are followed.
• Assists with planning and implementation of the monthly activity schedule.
• Ensures the Quality Improvement System (QIS) standards are consistently met and participates in the annual QIS monitoring process.
• Assists with planning and organizing field trips and educational programs.
• Maintains accurate attendance records, discipline forms, accident reports, medication log, and other required paperwork.
• Ensures that proper opening and closing procedures are followed.
• Assists in the marketing and public relations for the program.
• Ensures safety and security of facility and participants.
• Administers basic first aid and medication as needed to participants.
• Verifies participants when entering and exiting bus; conducts inspection of bus to ensure all participants have exited.
• Transports participants' daily using City buses and vans.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Minimum standards of developmentally appropriate practice for elementary age children.
• Games, activities and arts/crafts for youth.
• Program policies and emergency procedures.
• Basic office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Basic first aid and CPR.

Ability to:

• Pass and maintain the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Live Scan Clearinghouse Level II background check.
• Interpret and apply rules and regulations.
• Work with children with disabilities in an inclusive setting.
• Participate and lead groups of children in various recreation activities.
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers, other City departments, public agencies and the general public.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain clear, concise and accurate records.
• Organize work assignments and resources to provide timely, effective and efficient operations.
• Maintain high standards for professional and ethical conduct.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding participants and their family.
• Work Monday - Friday; 1:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. when schools are in session (After-school).
• Work Camp Programs (Winter, Spring and Summer).
• Support the Department's and City's Mission, Values and Goals.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. with one (1) year of professional experience in care of children ages 5 to 16.

• Minimum age of 18 years or older.

• First Aid and CPR certification within six (6) months of employment.

• The following Department of Children and Families (DCF) Child Care courses must be completed, and corresponding competency exams passed within 90 days of hire:

• Health, Safety and Nutrition (8 hours)

• Child Growth and Development (6 hours)

• Behavioral Observation and Screening (6 hours)

• Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (4 hours)

• Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program (# of hours) - NO Competency Exam required.

• Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program (# of hours) - NO Competency Exam required.

• The following Department of Children and Families (DCF) Child Care courses must be started within 90 days of employment and completed, including passing competency exams within twelve (12) months of hire:

• Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations (6 hours) AND one (1) of the following:

• Foundations of Advancing Youth Development (12 hours)

• OR

• Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours)

• Annually complete eighteen (18) hours of in-service training (online or instructor led).

• Possess a valid Florida Driver's License. Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Air Brake (AB), and Passenger (P) within six (6) months of employment.

The City of Greenacres provides a benefit package that includes Paid-Time Off (PTO), Employee Assistance Program & Holiday Pay for Regular Part-Time Employees.

Part-Time Benefit Summary

01

Please list, describe and include length of experience you have working/volunteering with each of the following age groups: Elementary, Middle and High school students or mark as "none".

02

Are you available to work during Winter and Summer Camps, Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm?

03

Are there any days or times you will be unavailable to work? Or mark as "none".

04

Is there anything that would prohibit you from you from obtaining Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Air Brake (AB) and Passenger (P) endorsements within one (1) year of employment and the ability to main the Class (B) license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Greenacres

Department Youth Programs Address 501 Martin Ave.

Greenacres, Florida, 33463

Website https://www.greenacresfl.gov