What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Part-Time Summer Positions position at Eau Claire, City of (WI)?
SUMMER RECREATION POSITIONS
All positions open until filled!
GENERAL POSITIONS: To apply for General Positions, please apply online.
The following is a list of General Positions, Special Activity Positions, and Aquatic Positions.
**GENERAL POSITIONS**
Position: Adult Sport Facility Attendant (Adult Leagues)
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-March.
Hours/Week: 15-20 hours/week
Days Required: Monday-Thursday (evenings)
Wage: $15.00/hour
Description: The adult sport facility attendant is responsible for assisting onsite evening supervision of adult athletic programs. The programs include Ultimate Frisbee, Soccer, Slowpitch Softball, and Fastpitch Softball teams. The facility attendant will be responsible for assisting the Recreation Program Supervisor with coordinating games, umpires’ assignments, maintaining standings, and overseeing nightly activities of the program at various sites nightly. Access to vehicle required. Previous experience in sports organization preferred. Community relations and effective communication with adult sport population a plus. This position begins in April and ends in October. Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
Position: Lead Concession/Admission Facilitator
(Carson Football Stadium, Fairfax Pool, Hobbs Ice Arena)
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-March.
Hours/Week: Up to 20-30 hours/week
Days Required: Monday-Sunday (must work evenings and weekends)
Wage: $16.00/hour
Description: The concession/admission lead will be an onsite working leader at one of four concessions locations. Responsibilities include leading the daily operation of concessions sites, scheduling staff and supervising workers, balancing daily cash receipts, ordering products, and inventory of supplies. Applicant should be a mature, responsible adult with organizational skills. Leadership and/or cash handling experience preferred.
Position: Cashier (10-15 positions)
(Fairfax Pool, Hobbs Ice Arena, Carson Football Stadium)
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-March.
Hours/Week: 10-30 hours (must be available to work alternate weekends)
Days Required: Various hours, Monday-Friday, must work alternate weekends
Wage: $15.00/hour
Description: Responsible individuals with cash handling experience and ability to work with people. Previous restaurant or fast-food experience desirable.
SPECIALIZED ACTIVITY POSITIONS (Most positions begin on or around June 1st)
Position: American Sign Language DPI Certified Specialist
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-March.
Hours/Week: 4-8 hours/week
Days Required: Monday-Thursday
Wage: $24.00/hour
Description: Ability to instruct youth in grades K-8 the basics of ASL. Proficiency in ASL is required. Responsible for planning and implementing curriculum. Must be WI DPI licensed teacher.
Position: Flag Football Training Camp DPI Certified Specialist
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-March.
Hours/Week: See Description
Days Required: See Description
Wage: $24.00/hour
Description: Ability to lead a flag football training camp program for 7-11-year-olds. Football coaching experience preferred but not required. Instructor will review and plan the curriculum, assign duties to assisting staff, and teach skills. The job will start late July with planning followed by leading two Youth Camps. The first camp runs the last week in July and the second camp runs the first week in August. Training camp is held in the evening at the Carson Park Football Stadium. This job will be a total of about 15 hours. Must be WI DPI licensed teacher.
Position: Flag Football Officials
Applications will be reviewed mid-July
Hours/Week: 3-4 hours/week
Days Required: Tuesday Evenings
Wage: $15.00/hour
Description: Responsible individual to teach football skills and facilitate games for grades 3rd – 8th. Must have 1 year of experience playing or coaching football. Must be available August 1-November 1.
Position: Golf Instruction Activity Leader (2 positions)
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-March.
Hours/Week: 15-20 hours/week
Days Required: Monday-Thursday
Wage: $15.00/hour
Description: Responsible individual with 2-3 years’ preferred experience in golf. Responsible for teaching basic golf skills to youth through various structured activities. Ensures a safe and supportive learning environment.
Position: Golf Instruction DPI Certified Specialist (2 positions)
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-March.
Hours/Week: 15-20 hours/week
Days Required: Monday-Thursday
Wage: $24.00/hour
Description: Responsible individual with 2-3 years’ preferred experience in golf. Responsible for teaching basic golf skills to youth through various structured activities. Ensures a safe and supportive learning environment. Must be WI DPI licensed teacher.
Position: Gymnastics/Tumbling Activity Leader (2 positions)
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-March.
Hours/Week: 15-20 hours/week
Days Required: Monday-Thursday Mornings
Wage: $15.00/hour
Description: Responsible individual with 2-3 years’ experience in gymnastics at a competitive level. Experience working with youth is recommended. Must be able to lead and manage activities.
Position: Outdoor Adventures Activity Leaders (2 positions)
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-March.
Hours/Week: 15-20 hours/week
Days Required: Monday-Thursday Evenings
Wage: $15.00/hour
Description: Responsible individual with experience in outdoor recreation skills such as canoeing, camping skills, orienteering, fishing and archery. Assists with outdoor adventure programs to youth ages 8-17. First Aid/CPR/AED certifications are recommended but not required.
Position: Outdoor Adventure DPI Certified Specialist(3 positions)
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-March.
Hours/Week: 15-20 hours/week
Days Required: Monday-Thursday
Wage: $24.00/hour
Description: Responsible adult with experience in outdoor recreation skills such as canoeing, camping skills, orienteering, fishing, rock climbing, and archery. Teaches outdoor adventure programs to youth ages 8-17. Must be WI DPI licensed teacher. First Aid/CPR/AED certifications are recommended.
Position: River City Adventures Activity Leaders (2-3 positions)
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-March.
Hours/Week: 18-20 hours/week
Days Required: Monday-Thursday
Wage:$15.00/hour
Description: Applicants must be available June 1-August 15. Highly motivated and mature person with youth leadership experience. Duties include leading children in structured activities, ensuring program curriculum is followed, managing student behaviors, engaging in activities with students, and must be able to work well with fellow co-workers. Background in Recreation, Education, or Physical Education is desirable. Certification in American Red Cross Standard First Aid is recommended.
Position: River City Adventures DPI Certified Specialists (2 positions)
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-March.
Hours/Week: 18-20 hours/week
Days Required: Monday-Thursday
Wage: $24.00/hour
Description: Applicants must be available June 1-August 15. Highly motivated and mature person with youth leadership experience. Duties include leading children in structured activities, ensuring program curriculum is followed, managing student behaviors, engaging in activities with students, and must be able to work well with fellow co-workers. Background in Recreation, Education, or Physical Education is desirable. Certification in American Red Cross Standard First Aid is recommended. Must be WI DPI licensed teacher.
Position: Running/Trailblazers Activity Leader (1-2 positions)
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-March.
Hours/Week: 2-3 hours/week
Days Required: Monday-Thursday
Wage: $15.00/hour
Description: Ability to introduce and teach running techniques to young children. Experience working with youth is desired.
Position: Adult Soccer Official
Games/Week: 4-8 games/week
Days Required: Wednesday evenings (Adult)
Wage: $44.00/game
Description: Above average soccer knowledge. Playing and refereeing experienced preferred.
Position: Adult Softball Umpires
Games/Week: 2-6 games/week
Day Required: Monday-Thursday
Wage: $30.00/game Slowpitch Softball and Fastpitch bases
$44.00/game Fastpitch Softball behind the plate
Description: 1-2 years of successful umpire experience in men’s, women’s, co-ed softball preferred.
Position: Soccer Instructor/Game Activity Leader (8 positions)
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-March.
Hours/Week: 10-15 hours/week
Days Required: Monday-Thursday Afternoons
Wage: $15.00/hour
Description: Above average soccer knowledge and skills. 1-3 years supervising youth, instructing, officiating or coaching youth soccer preferred.
Position: Specialized Recreation Activity Leaders (2 positions)
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-March.
Hours/Week: 20-25 hours/week
Days Required: Monday-Thursday
Wage: $16.00/hour
Description: Applicants must be available June 1-August 15. Applicants assist in providing an afternoon specialized education program for school aged youth ages 6-21 with disabilities and an evening social club for adults. The daytime youth program meets Monday-Thursday afternoons, and the adult evening program meets Wednesdays. 1-2 years of experience with disabled children and/or adults; leadership experience helpful. Leaders must possess the ability to lead structured activities, including art projects, field trips, fishing excursions, and other similar events. Additionally, they should be proficient at managing conflicts and effectively calming participants when necessary. Certification in First Aid/CPR/AED is recommended.
Position: T-Ball DPI Certified Specialist
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-March.
Hours/Week: 6-8 hours/week
Days Required: Monday/Wednesday Evenings
Wage: $24.00/hour
Description: Responsible individual to teach t-ball and baseball skills and facilitate games for players ages 5-9 years. Must be WI DPI licensed teacher.
Position: T-Ball & Baseball Activity Leaders (2-3 positions)
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-March.
Hours/Week: 10-15 hours/week
Days Required: Monday-Thursday Evenings
Wage: $15.00/hour
Description: Responsible individual to teach t-ball and baseball skills and facilitate games for players ages 5-9 years. Must have 1-3 years instructing or coaching baseball & t-ball.
Position: Cooking DPI Certified Specialist
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-March.
Hours/Week: 4-6 hours/week
Days Required: Monday/Wednesday
Wage: $24.00/hour
Description: Ability to teach young children fun and easy food preparation. Responsible for creating lesson plans, gathering supplies, and implementing curriculum. Experience teaching youth is desired. Must be a WI DPI licensed teacher. Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
Position: Youth Tennis & Pickleball Activity Leaders (2 Positions)
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-March.
Hours/Week: 15-20 hours/week
Days Required: Monday-Thursday
Wage: $15.00/hour
Description: Individuals with above average techniques in tennis and pickleball. 1-3 years instructing in tennis and pickleball is preferred. Looking for an AM Instructor and a PM Instructor.
Position: Youth Tennis & Pickleball DPI Certified Specialist (2 Positions)
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-March.
Hours/Week: 15-20 hours/week
Days Required: Monday-Thursday
Wage: $24.00/hour
Description: Individuals with above average techniques in tennis and pickleball. 1-3 years instructing in tennis and pickleball is preferred. Must be a WI DPI licensed teacher. Looking for an AM Instructor and a PM Instructor.
Position: Youth Volleyball Activity Leader (1 Position)
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-March.
Hours/Week: 8-10 hours/week (June 16 – July 17)
Days Required: Monday-Thursday
Wage: $15.00/hour
Description: Individuals with above average skills/experience in volleyball. 2-3 years of playing or coaching is preferred.
AQUATIC POSITIONS: All applicants must be available May 14-August 31. Our recreational and instructional swimming operations will be conducted at indoor pools located at area schools and the outdoor pool located at Fairfax Municipal Park.
Position: Fairfax Pool Facility Specialist (2 positions)
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-March.
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
Days Required: Monday-Sundays (must work alternate weekends)
Wage: $19.00/hour
Description: Responsible for on-site operation of the Fairfax Park Municipal Pool. Includes supervision of employees, patrons, creation of work schedules, staff assignments, financial reports, cash reconciliation and verifying payroll. Coordinates pool operations and records maintenance and safety issues. Qualifications should include experience supervising employees and several years’ experience as a lifeguard. Current certification requirements include the American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED. Certification preferred: Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI). This position begins mid-May and ends August 31.
Position: Adaptive Swimming Instructor – WSI (2 positions)
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-March.
Hours/Week: 4-6 hours/week
Days Required: Monday-Thursday
Wage: $16.50/hour
Description: Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification required. Experience working with mentally or physically disabled youths desirable. Instructors will teach individualized lessons for individuals with mental or physical disabilities. Interviews will take place April 3rd, 6th, and 10th. Candidates will be contacted to sign up for a date. Interviews take place in the evenings of April 3rd and 10th and in the afternoon for April 6th.
Position: Head Lifeguard (3-4 positions)
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-March.
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
Days Required: All week, must work alternate weekends
Wage: $16.50/hour
Description: Responsible to assist management in the coordination of lifeguards and their related duties. Seeking mature, responsible individuals who possess leadership qualities. Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification is required. Certification as a Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor is recommended, but not required. Interviews will take place April 5th. Candidates will be contacted to sign up for interviews.
Position: Head Swim Instructor (4 Positions)
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-March.
Hours/Week: 15-20 hours/week
Days Required: Monday-Thursday
Wage: $17.00/hour
Description: Responsible for assisting the Aquatic Program Planner in coordinating the day-to-day operations at their worksite and assisting with other duties as assigned. The Head Instructor supervises a team of 3 swim instructors and 2-3 lifeguards. The Head Instructor is responsible for assisting with the development and training of all instructors assigned to their site through mentoring, shadowing, and leading activities at orientation and in-services. 2-3 years’ experience teaching swim lessons and certification as an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors preferred. Interviews will take place April 2nd, 5th, and 9th. Candidates will be contacted to sign up for a date. Interviews take place in the evenings of April 2nd and 9th and in the afternoon for April 5th.
Position: Lifeguards (Approximately 50 Positions)
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-March.
Hours/Week: 20-40 hours/week
Days Required: All week, must work alternate weekends
Wage: $15.50/hour
Description:
The primary responsibility as a lifeguard is to prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring. Lifeguards must be able to ensure the safety of patrons during all Eau Claire Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Aquatic Programs. A lifeguard must be able to enforce pool policies and be able to communicate effectively why policies are in place. A lifeguard must actively guard and always scan the pool areas. A lifeguard must recognize and respond effectively in emergency situations by activating Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and following the American Red Cross Lifeguard Standards. Completion and accuracy of forms require including accident, incident and safety check forms. Lifeguard applicants are required to have the current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification by start date
Selected applicants may be scheduled indoors during swim lesson and/or outdoors at Fairfax Pool. Interviews will take place April 2nd, 5th, and 9th. Candidates will be contacted to sign up for a date. Interviews take place in the evenings of April 2nd and 9th and in the afternoon for April 5th.
Position: Lifeguard Training Instructor (1-2 positions)
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-March.
Hours / Week: 10 - 20 hours/week
Day Required: Nights and some weekends (weekday during Summer)
Wage: $18.00/hour
Description: Selected applicant(s) organizes and instructs scheduled Lifeguarding, Junior Lifeguarding, CPR and First Aid classes. Ensures that all skills are taught and practiced according to the American Red Cross program guidelines; completes all paperwork as it pertains to each American Red Cross class; assists with maintaining teaching equipment and updating course materials as needed; professionally handles various sized classes; communicates well with teens and adults; maintains a professional demeanor and appearance when instructing classes; proficiently demonstrates all American Red Cross lifeguarding skills and rescues; and keeps up to date on newest Red Cross policies, programs, and trends. Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor and Lifeguarding/First Aid/ CPR AED certifications are required. WSI or WSIT certification is a plus. Limited numbers of shifts are available May 1-June 1. Applicant must be available June 1-August 14.
Position: Lifeguard Training DPI Certified Specialist
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-March.
Hours / Week: 10 - 20 hours/week
Day Required: Nights and some weekends (weekday during Summer)
Wage: $24.00/hour (1 position)
Description: Selected applicant(s) organizes and instructs scheduled Lifeguarding, Junior Lifeguarding, CPR and First Aid classes. Ensures that all skills are taught and practiced according to the American Red Cross program guidelines; completes all paperwork as it pertains to each American Red Cross class; assists with maintaining teaching equipment and updating course materials as needed; professionally handles various sized classes; communicates well with teens and adults; maintains a professional demeanor and appearance when instructing classes; proficiently demonstrates all American Red Cross lifeguarding skills and rescues; and keeps up to date on newest Red Cross policies, programs, and trends. Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor and Lifeguarding/First Aid/ CPR AED certifications are required. WSI or WSIT certification is a plus. Limited numbers of shifts are available May 1-June 1. Applicant must be available June 1-August 14. Must be a WI DPI licensed teacher.
Position: Swimming Instructors (Approximately 20 positions)
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-March.
Hours/Week: 15-20 (may also work as a lifeguard)
Days Required: Monday-Thursday
Wage: $16.50/hour (WSI)
$15.50/hour (non-WSI)
Description: Swim Instructors provide safe, innovative, and enjoyable swimming lessons following the Red Cross guidelines for the Parent Child, Preschool Aquatics, and Learn to Swim programs. Swim Instructors will teach swimming lessons in a group class setting and one-on-one. Swim Instructors must evaluate participants’ swimming abilities in accordance with the American Red Cross guidelines. Swim Instructors will create block plans, lesson plans, and complete all necessary documentation. Swim Instructors will ensure that all safety standards are being followed and enforce facility rules. Swim Instructors will provide good customer service and have strong communication skills with students, parents, and fellow staff. Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification is preferred. Interviews will take place April 2nd, 5th, and 9th. Candidates will be contacted to sign up for a date. Interviews take place in the evenings of April 2nd and 9th and in the afternoon for April 5th.
Position: Adult Water Fitness Instructor (2-3 positions)
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-March.
Hours/Week: 5 hours/week
Wage: $18.00/hour
Description: Responsible individual with knowledge of physical fitness and health. 1-2 years teaching water fitness experience preferred. CPR and Lifeguard certification preferred.
Salary : $15 - $24
