The Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department is still recruiting for seasonal positions as part of their summer hiring event.

Do you have a passion for parks? Join the Miami-Dade Parks' team of enthusiastic, customer-focused dedicated team of professionals who are making a difference in the lives of the Miami-Dade County community.

Regular Employment Opportunities

Miami-Dade County offers excellent benefits, which include medical, dental, optional vision, and disability insurance; optional 457 pre-tax savings plans, optional flexible spending accounts, 13 paid holidays, one birthday holiday, and three floating holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, employee contributory membership in the Florida Retirement System, Tuition Refund Program and career advancement opportunities.

Note: Benefits are for full-time County employees only.

PROS Seasonal Programs Assistant (JO 98826)
Must be at least 17 years old and be able to workdays, nights, holidays and weekends on a varied work schedule; Three months of academic, volunteer, or work experience involving customer contact, recreation or general labor is preferred.

Pool / Lake Lifeguard (JO 98829)
Must possess certifications in adult, infant/child and two-person CPR, first aid and lifeguarding provided by the Red Cross, YMCA or other nationally recognized aquatic training program. Must be 17 years of age. Must successfully complete a high-risk physical exam, including drug/alcohol screening; meet vision standard of 20/40 each eye uncorrected; and successfully complete the Miami Dade County lifeguard skills test. Continued employment requires successful completion of skills test and physical exam, including vision standard, on demand and maintenance of all required certifications.

Senior Pool / Lake Lifeguard (JO 98832)
One season of experience as a Pool/Lake Lifeguard or equivalent is required. Must possess certifications in adult, infant/child and two-person CPR, first aid and lifeguarding provided by the Red Cross, YMCA or other nationally recognized aquatic training program. Must be 17 years of age. Must successfully complete a high-risk physical exam, including drug/alcohol screening; meet vision standard of 20/40 each eye uncorrected; and successfully complete the Miami Dade County lifeguard skills test. Continued employment requires successful completion of skills test and physical exam, including vision standard, on demand and maintenance of all required certifications.

PROS Naturalist (JO 98835)
High school diploma or GED; One year of experience in developing, directing or conducting interpretive programs as a park naturalist or a related position in organizations such as museums, camps, educational institutions, natural resource management / environmental protection programs, or related experience are required. Completion of related college coursework may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Must possess a Driver license and must be able to workdays, nights, holidays and weekends on a varied work schedule.

Remaining Job Fair Dates and Locations

• April 29
  2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
  JL and Enid W. Demps Park
  11350 SW 216th Street
  Miami, Florida 33170

• May 6
  2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
  Gwen Cherry Park
  7090 NW 22nd Avenue
  Miami, Florida 33147

For a full list of employment opportunities, visit the County jobs webpage.