Recreation Worker (Jackson Recreation Center)

City of Orlando

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John H Jackson Community Center and Pool Until 10/7/2026 0+ years exp First posted August 8, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
Job description

Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting

08-22-2026

Job Summary

Salary:

$14.00

Nature of Work:

Assist the Center Manager in the delivery of services for Families Parks and Recreation senior enrichment, after-school or summer programs, to ensure that the educational, behavioral and financial objectives of the program and the needs of the staff, youth, seniors, families and public are met. An employee in this classification performs specialized work in the area of academic, enrichment and athletic programming under the direction of the FPR and or Recreation Center Manager. Work includes helping to clean the facility and park every day. Work is reviewed for results obtained through reports, observation, performance evaluations and conferences. Responsibilities include leading and/or supervising a variety of educational and athletic activities, while ensuring the safety of an FPR/Recreation enrichment, after-school and/or summer program and facility. Work is sometimes performed outdoors.

Minimum Qualifications:

Currently attending high school, graduation from an high school or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma and some knowledge or experience in an organized educational, recreation or leisure services field working in various activities such as  educational programs, youth sports, cultural and therapeutic arts, health and fitness, community centers, etc preferred; or an equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicant must possess a valid Florida driver’s license or state ID. First Aid/CPR certification preferred. Certification by the Florida Recreation and Park Association desired, but not required. 

Teachers, individuals with some college or current college students preferred.

Experience in the following areas is preferred: STEM, Dance, Band, Drumline, Choir, Music Theatre, Media, Mentoring, Tutoring, Gaming, VR Gaming, Competitive Sports Leagues, Teen Focus Groups, Hair Braiding, Recording Studio, Culinary, and special events planning.

THIS IS A PART_TIME_POSITION WITH NO GUARANTEE OF A CERTAIN NUMBER OF HOURS AND NO BENEFITS. THIS POSITION INVOLVES WORKING ON A TEMP/SEASONAL CONTRACT WHICH CAN BE RENEWED ANNUALLY BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND BUSINESS NEEED.

Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.

If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:

  • Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
  • Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
  • Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
  • Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.
About this role

Summary

Assist in delivering educational, recreational, and athletic programs, supervise activities, and ensure safety.

Job title

Recreation Worker (Jackson Recreation Center)

Experience level

none

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

recreation

Location requirements

Jackson Community Center, no remote work allowed.

Salary

$14.00

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

First Aid/CPRdriver’s license

Preferred skills

STEMdancemusicmediamentoringgamingspecial events

Specializations

educational programsyouth sportsartshealth and fitness
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site
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