RECREATION LEADER I - SUMMER CAMP

Salary : $15.84 - $17.42 Hourly

Location : Surprise, AZ

Job Type : Part-Time Temporary

Job Number : 25-00165

Department : PARKS AND RECREATION

Opening Date : 01 / 08 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 11 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Arizona

Do you love working with kids and creating engaging experiences? Our Summer Camps are seeking enthusiastic, creative, and responsible individuals to help guide 1st-7th graders through a summer full of exciting activities, teamwork, and personal growth. As a camp Rec Leader, you will inspire children to explore their interests, build confidence, and develop new skills in a safe, structured indoor environment. From hands-on arts and crafts to field trips and gym games, you'll be at the heart of crafting a fun, supportive space. If you're passionate about working with kids, fostering creativity, and bringing positive energy to every day, we'd love to have you on our team this summer.

SUMMARY

These positions support State-licensed programs. Incumbents support a variety of daily recreational services and programs, including youth and adult sports leagues, senior services, youth / teen programs, tennis, adaptive programs, campus operations, and special events. Incumbents are part of daily operations, set up site and equipment, assist in scheduling and conducting activities, perform customer service, and compile simple reports. Incumbents may serve as cashiers receiving checks and cash.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work. Must be at least 18 years of age. Certain assignments will require the candidate to be at least 18 years of age (Arizona Department of Health Services requirement).

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must provide proof of CPR Certification Card and First Aid Certification Card within one month of hire date. Must provide proof of having applied for a Fingerprint Clearance Card (FCC) from the Arizona Department of Public Safety within one month of hire date, and proof of obtaining the card within two months of hire date. The cost of obtaining the FCC is borne by the employee. A tuberculosis skin test (TB test) is required by the Arizona Department of Health Services. Results of the TB test must be provided within one month of hire date.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening may include :

• Criminal Background Screening
• Education & Experience Verification
• Drug Screen
• E-Verify
• Fingerprinting

To view the full job description, including work environment and physical demands, click HERE

The City of Surprise is an EEO / ADA reasonable accommodation employer.

The City of Surprise offers Arizona State Retirement Savings (ASRS) for temporary employees working 20-31 hours per week for 20 weeks or more, per fiscal year. For more information on ASRS, please

I understand all criminal convictions (felonies and / or misdemeanors including DUIs) that occurred as an adult (age 18 or older) must be disclosed when answering Question 7 and disclosed in full detail in Question 8 in the Agency-Wide Questions section of this application. I also understand my failure to disclose a conviction as outlined in Question 8 may be grounds for elimination of further consideration and / or a job offer to be rescinded.

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

Are you currently employed by the City of Surprise?

Select the option that applies to your highest level of education completed :

How many years of experience in working with youth in a camp or childcare setting do you possess?

Please detail your experience in working with youth in a camp or childcare setting. If you do not have any experience, please type "N / A".

Are you at least 18 years of age?

Will you be able to provide proof of a CPR Certification Card within one month of hire date?

Will you be able to provide proof of a First Aide Certification Card within one month of hire date?

Will you be able to complete a tuberculosis skin test (TB test) that is required by the Arizona Department of Health Services, and provide results within one month of hire date?

Will you be able to provide proof of having applied for a Fingerprint Clearance Card (FCC) from the Arizona Department of Public Safety within one month of hire date, and proof of obtaining the card within two months of hire date?

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Salary : $16 - $17