Recreation Leader - Summer Camp

Job Description:

Recreation Leader - Summer Camp

Description

Distinguishing Features of the Class

Oversees activities and participants at City Summer Camps.

Assignment Location: Drake Park, Columbus Park, Evelyn K. Davis Park, MLK Park or Weeks Park.

Application Process : Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview.

Application Deadline :Applications are accepted until such time a sufficient number of qualified applications is received to fill the positions.

Acceptable Experience and Training

Must be 16 years of age.

Required Special Qualifications

• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid when work assignment requires.
• Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable driving record background checks.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Organizes, plans and leads a. wide variety of recreation activities such as day camps, youth programs summer playground programs, arts and crafts, sports, games and special events supervising participants in these activities.
• Maintains discipline and observes necessary precautions to ensure safety of activity and program participants.
• Warns community center patrons against hazardous practices and instructs them on facility rules.
• Issues and monitors use of recreation supplies and equipment.
• Maintains attendance and activity records and creates and updates regular reports.
• Collects admission and class registration fees and writes receipts.

This positions receives only mandatory benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 4/13/2026 4:00 PM Central

Salary:

$13.50 - $14.50 Hourly