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Recreation Leader

Derby Recreation Commission
Derby, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Recreation Leader (Summer Season)

Who We Are Looking For :

The Recreation Leader is responsible for coordinating a comprehensive summer camp (normally 7 : 00 am - 6 : 00 pm) recreation program daily from Monday - Friday. This camp is for kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade and runs from late May - early August. Must attend required evening and weekend trainings prior to the start of camp. Pay starts at $12.50 / hour.

What Winning As A Recreation Leader Looks Like :

  • Supervise a recreational program to include sports, table games, arts and crafts, dramatics, and special activities.
  • Keep accurate daily attendance records and report it on the proper form to the DRC office.
  • Monitor whereabouts of assigned children and ensure safety of children at all times.
  • Deal with behavior issues in an appropriate manner.
  • Work with parents of children in program to ensure good communication and that the outreach program is flexible in meeting the needs of the family.
  • Supervise field trips.
  • Wear appropriate staff attire at all times.
  • Be responsible for all supplies and equipment utilized during program.
  • Attend all program training.
  • Carry out all other duties assigned by the Program Supervisor relating to the program.

Essential Job Requirements :

EDUCATION :

  • A high school diploma is preferred.
  • EXPERIENCE :

  • Experience working with children or providing recreational programs is preferred.
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

  • Functions may be performed in an environment that may cause exposure to sun.
  • Need to have the ability to see and hear, sit, stoop, bend and move about.
  • Must posses an audible voice for communication and ability to lift light equipment.
  • Must be willing and able to assist students with physical limitations while in the pool.
  • Qualifications :

  • Must be at least 16 years old.
  • Needs to possess a basic knowledge of fundamental recreational activities.
  • Mature individual with strong work habits.
  • The ideal person will be able to build healthy teaching relationships and implement programs that nurture character and strong athletic and social skills.
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
  • Salary : $13

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