What are the responsibilities and job description for the RECREATION - LEADER position at City of Pullman?
Recreation Leader
SUMMER DAY CAMP
DAYS & HOURS:
- Monday-Friday 7:30am-12:30pm June 16-August 15, 2025
- Pullman Recreation Center, 190 SE Crestview St, Pullman, WA
- This position works under the supervision of the Recreation Manager, Recreation Supervisor and/or Preschool Director/Youth Programmer
DUTIES:
The Recreation Leader will perform a variety of duties related to the operation of Parks and Recreation programs and facilities.
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
DAY CAMP COUNSELOR-Summer starting early June
- Assist in the planning of weekly lessons plans.
- Help with organization and leadership of program activities.
- Supervise youth and present positive role modeling with participant interactions.
- Communicate with Pullman Parks & Recreation staff, parents, and participants.
- Provide guidance, motivation and support to all participants.
- Familiarity with program rules.
- Understand departmental policies and procedures.
- Complete administrative paperwork as needed.
- Attend all meetings and trainings.
This position’s responsibilities may also include: assist with daily set up and end of the day clean-up, work cooperatively with other staff members, and assist with implementation of games, activities, and projects for campers daily.
This position may also support other recreation programs such as special events and other activities and programs that the department sponsors which may require working split shifts, evenings, early mornings, weekends, and holiday.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Camp counselors should be outgoing, energetic, creative, organized and have some experience working with children ages 3-11.
- Camp counselors should have a strong understanding of customer service and must be committed to work the entire summer (June 16th – August15th).
- Additionally, be available for trainings the 2nd week of June, dates and times TBD.
- Candidates must successfully pass background check.
- First Aid and CPR certified preferred.
PAY SCALE:
- $16.75
Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. EOE
Salary : $17
