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Recreation Specialist II

Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation
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Help create fun, engaging, and meaningful recreational experiences for our community!

 

This is an incredible opportunity to use your skills and knowledge to:

 

  • Lead nature-based activities to help middle school-aged students build independence, resilience, leadership, and problem-solving skills through hands-on experiences.
  • Design and create meaningful programs to help foster connections with nature.
  • Support the social and emotional development of program participants.
  • Help youth to discover confidence, curiosity, and connection through nature that can leave a lasting positive impression on their lives.

 

Be a part of a hardworking, passionate team that provides an exciting work environment, full of variety, positivity, and fun!

 

We create opportunities for healthy, happy living!

 

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess one of the following:

 

·         An Associate’s Degree in Recreation, Health and Physical Education, or a related field; minimum of one (1) year of experience in organizing and supervising recreational activities,

 

OR

 

·         Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of three (3) years of experience in organizing and supervising recreational activities.

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

The selected candidate for this position MUST obtain the following within six (6) months of hire:

·         An Infant, Child and Adult First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include:

·         Experience working with culturally diverse youth (must specify on application),

 

 

Submit PDF/printout of Profile or resume directly to:

Holly Griffin, Cultural Historical Outdoor Recreation Specialist III

Parks & Recreation Department, Recreation Services Division

John Prince Park, 2700 6th Avenue S., Lake Worth

Telephone: (561) 966-6695

Email: HGriffin@pbc.gov