What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Playgrounds Recreation Leader (2025) position at City of Davis, CA?
Description
City of Davis Parks & Community Services offers various summer camps for youth, 6 to 12 years of age. Camp programs include Rainbow Summer, Summer Quest, Arts and Crafts Camp, Kids in the Kitchen, Kinder Camp, PM Kids Club, Teen Camp and Skate Camp. The Recreation Leader positions are responsible for ensuring a fun-filled, healthy, structured and comfortable environment for all. These positions assist in the planning, supervising and evaluating of all camp activities, including assisting with the supervision of camp volunteers, youth participants and camp activities.
Must be available to work Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (schedules vary) from June through August, attend Monday or Tuesday evening staff meetings during the summer dates, and participate in mandatory trainings in late May to early June.Community Services Specialist I - $16.55 per hour
Temporary part time, no benefits. Applicants will be screened according to experience relevant to this position. Those most qualified will be invited to an individual or small group interview.
Examples of Duties
Responsibilities:
- Initiates, organizes and carries out a variety of recreation activities for elementary-aged children.
- Assists in the planning and coordinating of special events and trips.
- Directs arts and crafts, sports, games, drama, music, dance and other camp activities.
- Communicates with supervisory program staff regarding participant behavior, injuries, and other relevant matters.
- Renders routine first aid for minor injuries.
- Attends weekly staff meetings.
- Assures that all equipment and facilities are safely and properly prepared and maintained.
- Keeps work environments clean and organized.
- Assists in the direction and coordination of volunteers in conjunction with supervisory program staff.
Typical Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Must be 15 years or older prior to the start of the summer programs.
- Certified in CPR and Standard First Aid prior to the start of the summer camp program.
- Ability to demonstrate energy, enthusiasm and creativity in the job position.
- Ability to motivate and lead other program staff, volunteers and youth participants.
- Having knowledge of recreation activities, child development, behavior management practices and community resources is desirable.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication with other program staff and community members.
- Having related experience working with children is highly desirable.
- Must be able to complete a list of other required online trainings prior to the start of the program, including but not limited to, Sports Concussion and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Protocols, Mandated Reporter, Sexual Discrimination and Harassment, etc.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Staff should be prepared to work outdoors, in various environmental conditions each week. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is an active position requiring the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 lbs.; verbal and hearing skills to effectively communicate with children and other staff; visual acuity to oversee projects, and make observations. Work is done both indoors and out, with exposure to heat, often over 100 degrees, sun, noise, dust, pollens and slip hazards when near water. Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens when rendering first aid. Must be able to complete additional trainings, including but not limited to: Concussion Training, Blood Borne Pathogens, Mandated Reporter, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Heat Illness, Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination.
Supplemental Information
To Apply: A City of Davis online employment application must be submitted to be considered for these positions. Paper applications will not be accepted. To apply, please go online at www.cityofdavis.org.
FINAL FILING DATE: Open until filled. Applicants will be notified via email of their application status.
PLEASE NOTE: All applicants will be notified via email.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The City of Davis encourages applications from qualified women and minorities. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, disability or sexual preference.
NOTES
Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and the provisions are subject to change. According to the Federal Reform and Control Act, the City of Davis is required to hire only U.S. citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
If you require accommodation during any phase of this recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources office at (530)757-5644 or TDD (530)757-5666.
The City of Davis has a no smoking policy for all city facilities.
There are no benefits for this position.
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