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City of Hallandale Beach

Recreation Aide (Part-Time)

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A Recreational Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving movement, sports, games, and other activities for brain stimulation. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.

$56,489 / year median in Florida

+1% projected growth

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Job Description

Assists with the preparation, implementation and monitoring of community recreation programs including instructional, enrichment, social, cultural arts, wellness, and special interest programming as well as facility rentals and community events. Work is performed under close supervision with minimum latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgement. To view full job description, please click on the job title: Recreation Aide (Part-Time) High school diploma or GED; supplemented by some experience in recreation; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience. Must have First Aid, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External (AED) certifications within three (3) months of hire. Must have National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification (level to be determined by job classification requirements), or obtain within one year of employment. Must have a valid Florida Driver's license with a satisfactory driving record throughout employment. In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions in order to perform this job successfully. In order to move on to the next phase of the application screening process, you must attach proof of education. Applicants who demonstrate they meet the minimum requirements may be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to, evaluation of training and experience; psychological evaluation; polygraph examination; background investigation; medical evaluation; controlled substance screen. Applicants are required to sign an affidavit for non-use of tobacco products in order to be considered for employment.
Veteran's Preference Applies:
The City of Hallandale Beach values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements. To obtain veteran's preference, applicants MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214), Veterans' Preference Certification form and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes.
DOCUMENTATION MUST BE PROVIDED AT TIME OF APPLICATION, DEMONSTRATING APPLICANT MEETS POSITION
REQUIREMENTS.