Park Service Aide- $10.63/hour
These positions involve organizing and conducting games, sports, and other recreation activities for summer and day camp programs at parks and recreation facilities. May also require building and grounds and field maintenance. Experience preferred. Age 17 or older.

Recreation Leader - $11.97/hour
Graduation from an accredited high school. GED or high school equivalency is acceptable. Three years of experience in planning, conducting, or supervising park and recreation activities is required. Accredited college coursework in Recreation, Physical Education, Park and Recreation Management, Sports Administration, Business/Public Administration, or related field may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis. Must possess a valid Driver's license. HRS Child Care Training Certificate preferred.

In January, February and March 2008, contact the parks at which you wish to work, then apply online at the Online Employment Application  site.

You can find them in the front of the Telephone Yellow Pages, Government Section (blue pages), under Miami-Dade County, Parks and Recreation Areas and Programs.

Applicants selected for these positions will be required to successfully complete a drug/alcohol screen and criminal background check prior to employment.

Apply early - due to the time involved in the processing of the drug/alcohol test, and background check, the application process is lengthy.