City of Sunrise
Overview
The City of Sunrise is a full-service municipality built on the Three Pillars: Customer Service, Collaboration, and Transparency. We’re committed to an environment where innovation thrives, teamwork is celebrated, and every employee has the opportunity to grow and make a lasting impact. Sunrise offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a strong culture of recognition. Whether you’re helping residents, shaping policy, or improving city operations, you’ll be part of a team focused on service excellence and community pride. The City is exploring an Alternative Work Schedule designed to support work-life balance, providing eligible staff with two three-day weekends per month through an every-other-Friday-off model, expected to roll out in early 2026. We are home to the back-to-back NHL Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, a vibrant arts and entertainment district, and a diverse community that embodies what it means to Live, Work, and Play in Sunrise. Nature of Work
This classification involves specialized work in planning, organizing, and conducting a variety of recreational activities at City playgrounds, recreation centers, parks, and related facilities. An employee assists in promoting, organizing, preparing, and leading indoor and outdoor recreation facilities; conducts activities with assigned groups within the general recreation program; oversees cultural arts contracted classes; manages theater shows, art gallery openings, and events; ensures playground equipment is safe; oversees youth programs; plans trips and excursions; recruits instructors for classes; recruits volunteers; and purchases supplies. This position also assists with front desk, interacts with patrons, and renders first aid as needed. Essential Job Functions
Organizes, teaches, and leads various age groups in organized recreation activities such as team games and sports, arts and crafts, camping and nature lore, folk dancing, community singing, and informal storytelling. Acts as house manager for theater performances; manages and books rentals of theaters and amphitheaters as needed; assists with box office. Manages contracts for cultural arts classes; hosts and assists with art gallery openings. Promotes programs via regular media and social media. Plans trips and excursions for seniors including research and pricing. Ensures play equipment and playgrounds are ready; encourages good sportsmanship; reports data such as player names, scores, forfeits, violations, and protests. Issues and collects playground equipment such as balls, bats, and horseshoes. Maintains discipline in indoor and outdoor play areas; assists in organizing games; maintains safety of participants and spectators. Teaches Startsmart sport classes. Renders first aid in cases of minor injuries. Performs and coordinates minor maintenance work and groundskeeping duties to prevent equipment malfunctions and provide a clean, safe facility appearance; performs minor repairs on recreational equipment. Coordinates recreation activities at small facilities. Assists in planning recreation programs as assigned; schedules league games; meets with community members to discuss recreation needs. Records facility and worker activities on standardized forms and files. Assists in the enforcement of recreation center rules and regulations to maintain order and prevent accidents. Performs miscellaneous duties such as answering phones, preparing correspondence, running errands, procuring supplies, leading recreation activities, arranging facility rental and use, reviewing incident/accident reports, setting up tables/chairs, and resolving participant/patron complaints. Supports development of the Sunrise Leadership Academy (SLA); assists with Animal Festival. Recruits instructors and volunteers; conducts fingerprint and background checks as needed. Schedules and supervises staff. Works evenings, weekends, and/or holidays to support recreation programs as needed. Performs related work as required. Education
Graduation from an accredited high school, preferably with college coursework in recreation, education, or physical education. Proof of the highest level of completed education must be submitted as an attachment with the application; applications without attached proof will not be processed for consideration. Experience and Training
Basic work experience in planning, organizing, and conducting a variety of recreational programs for various age groups, preferably with supervisory experience. Experience in the target program area is preferred (e.g., athletics). Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred. Necessary Special Qualifications
Possession of a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Must obtain a valid state of Florida driver’s license prior to hire. Physical
Light to moderate physical effort; may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of objects up to 30 pounds. Ability to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods. Ability to safely operate City-issued motor vehicles. Work Environment
Work is performed in various environments including office, recreational facilities, and outdoors. Hours may vary and include evenings, weekends and holidays. Tasks may involve exposure to inclement weather, severe temperatures, and water. Travel to City of Sunrise locations may be required. Sensory
Ability to perceive and differentiate visual cues or signals; communicate orally and in writing; adapt to frequent changes in workload; interact with employees, officials, vendors, and the public. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of public recreation principles, practices, and techniques. Knowledge of first aid and CPR. Knowledge of safety precautions relevant to the assignment and precautionary measures. Knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of facilities and equipment used in recreation activities. Ability to lead, instruct, and develop interest in recreation activities and promote good sportsmanship. Ability to recognize and prevent dangerous situations. Ability to enforce facility rules and maintain effective working relationships with participants and the public. Ability to keep records, prepare reports, and maintain inventory. Ability to express ideas clearly, orally and in writing. Ability to organize workload to achieve objectives; withstand pressure of competing priorities and develop win-win solutions. Knowledge of RecTrac is preferred; Microsoft Office is required. Must have the ability to safely operate City-issued motor vehicles.
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The City of Sunrise is a full-service municipality built on the Three Pillars: Customer Service, Collaboration, and Transparency. We’re committed to an environment where innovation thrives, teamwork is celebrated, and every employee has the opportunity to grow and make a lasting impact. Sunrise offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a strong culture of recognition. Whether you’re helping residents, shaping policy, or improving city operations, you’ll be part of a team focused on service excellence and community pride. The City is exploring an Alternative Work Schedule designed to support work-life balance, providing eligible staff with two three-day weekends per month through an every-other-Friday-off model, expected to roll out in early 2026. We are home to the back-to-back NHL Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, a vibrant arts and entertainment district, and a diverse community that embodies what it means to Live, Work, and Play in Sunrise. Nature of Work
This classification involves specialized work in planning, organizing, and conducting a variety of recreational activities at City playgrounds, recreation centers, parks, and related facilities. An employee assists in promoting, organizing, preparing, and leading indoor and outdoor recreation facilities; conducts activities with assigned groups within the general recreation program; oversees cultural arts contracted classes; manages theater shows, art gallery openings, and events; ensures playground equipment is safe; oversees youth programs; plans trips and excursions; recruits instructors for classes; recruits volunteers; and purchases supplies. This position also assists with front desk, interacts with patrons, and renders first aid as needed. Essential Job Functions
Organizes, teaches, and leads various age groups in organized recreation activities such as team games and sports, arts and crafts, camping and nature lore, folk dancing, community singing, and informal storytelling. Acts as house manager for theater performances; manages and books rentals of theaters and amphitheaters as needed; assists with box office. Manages contracts for cultural arts classes; hosts and assists with art gallery openings. Promotes programs via regular media and social media. Plans trips and excursions for seniors including research and pricing. Ensures play equipment and playgrounds are ready; encourages good sportsmanship; reports data such as player names, scores, forfeits, violations, and protests. Issues and collects playground equipment such as balls, bats, and horseshoes. Maintains discipline in indoor and outdoor play areas; assists in organizing games; maintains safety of participants and spectators. Teaches Startsmart sport classes. Renders first aid in cases of minor injuries. Performs and coordinates minor maintenance work and groundskeeping duties to prevent equipment malfunctions and provide a clean, safe facility appearance; performs minor repairs on recreational equipment. Coordinates recreation activities at small facilities. Assists in planning recreation programs as assigned; schedules league games; meets with community members to discuss recreation needs. Records facility and worker activities on standardized forms and files. Assists in the enforcement of recreation center rules and regulations to maintain order and prevent accidents. Performs miscellaneous duties such as answering phones, preparing correspondence, running errands, procuring supplies, leading recreation activities, arranging facility rental and use, reviewing incident/accident reports, setting up tables/chairs, and resolving participant/patron complaints. Supports development of the Sunrise Leadership Academy (SLA); assists with Animal Festival. Recruits instructors and volunteers; conducts fingerprint and background checks as needed. Schedules and supervises staff. Works evenings, weekends, and/or holidays to support recreation programs as needed. Performs related work as required. Education
Graduation from an accredited high school, preferably with college coursework in recreation, education, or physical education. Proof of the highest level of completed education must be submitted as an attachment with the application; applications without attached proof will not be processed for consideration. Experience and Training
Basic work experience in planning, organizing, and conducting a variety of recreational programs for various age groups, preferably with supervisory experience. Experience in the target program area is preferred (e.g., athletics). Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred. Necessary Special Qualifications
Possession of a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Must obtain a valid state of Florida driver’s license prior to hire. Physical
Light to moderate physical effort; may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of objects up to 30 pounds. Ability to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods. Ability to safely operate City-issued motor vehicles. Work Environment
Work is performed in various environments including office, recreational facilities, and outdoors. Hours may vary and include evenings, weekends and holidays. Tasks may involve exposure to inclement weather, severe temperatures, and water. Travel to City of Sunrise locations may be required. Sensory
Ability to perceive and differentiate visual cues or signals; communicate orally and in writing; adapt to frequent changes in workload; interact with employees, officials, vendors, and the public. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of public recreation principles, practices, and techniques. Knowledge of first aid and CPR. Knowledge of safety precautions relevant to the assignment and precautionary measures. Knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of facilities and equipment used in recreation activities. Ability to lead, instruct, and develop interest in recreation activities and promote good sportsmanship. Ability to recognize and prevent dangerous situations. Ability to enforce facility rules and maintain effective working relationships with participants and the public. Ability to keep records, prepare reports, and maintain inventory. Ability to express ideas clearly, orally and in writing. Ability to organize workload to achieve objectives; withstand pressure of competing priorities and develop win-win solutions. Knowledge of RecTrac is preferred; Microsoft Office is required. Must have the ability to safely operate City-issued motor vehicles.
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