Recreation Leader II
Recreation Leader II
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Summary Description
This position is open to candidates 18 and as the Recreation Leader II you will be responsible for planning directing and organizing a summer youth recreation program Kids Kamp in Urbandale Iowa for the Summer 2025 season.
Do you enjoy planning organizing and helping others PLAY Do you want to be paid to PLAY Are you a creative and self-motivated individual who likes interacting with children Then this position is for you! The City of Urbandale Parks and Recreation department is looking for a Recreation Leader II to help plan and facilitate summer camps and activities as well as providing excellent customer service. The standard hours for the position will consist of 8:00am-5:00pm but will occasionally vary between 35 - 40 hours per week from June 2025 - August 2025.Routine Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Facilitates coordinates schedules and leads participants in all activities games crafts field trips etc. for children 6-11 years old.
- Oversees lesson or program plans (activities crafts field trips guest speakers).
- Communicates with parents/participants guardians on a daily basis.
- Supervises camp staff and makes sure there is the appropriate staff to camper ratio coordinates staff schedules.
- Encourages children to participate in group activities.
- Keeps records of program activities.
- Maintains necessary supplies includingpurchasing and inventory.
- Works within a set budget to purchase equipment and supplies.
- Purchases supplies and maintains receipts.
- Conducts staff meetings.
- Checks to see that equipment buildings and sites are cleaned up and in proper order.
- Maintains attendance on program participants.
- Maintains current participants emergency information.
- Provides CPR and First Aid as needed.
- Disciplines program participants and provides constructive feedback to parents/guardians as needed.
- Supervises activity site.
- Acts as a liaison between Recreation staff and the Parks and Recreation Department.
- Submits reports on attendance accidents vandalism and hours worked on regular time scheduled.
- Attends training sessions and other meetings as required.
- Responsible for the health and safety of children on site.
- Responsible for the health and safety of children during all field trips.
- Adjusts scheduled events and activities to best fit the needs of the participants and staff.
- Assist in scheduling and evaluation of staff and volunteers.
- Handles public concerns problems or suggestions in a calm and professional manner.
- Interacts with program participants and seeks feedback.
- Performs related work as required.
Typical Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED and at least one year of post-secondary education.
- Prior experience with children or in recreation or related field is preferred.
- Valid Drivers License.
For more information please contact Chris Barkema at the Urbandale Parks and Recreation Department at or via email atSupplemental Information
This position will remain open until all Recreation Leader II positions are filled.
This position is eligible for the $Summer Referral Bonus! Heres how the referral bonus works: Summer 2025 employees whorefer a friend that also gets hired into a summer role (SummerRecreation positions Summer Laborer openings or the Athletic Field Maintenance position) and works the full season will receive $400 for the successful referral. The friend must be anew employee to the City of Urbandale they cannot be returning from a previous season. Have your friend put your name down on the application for how they learned about the vacancy. Its that easy!Be sure to follow us on social media and share our job postings with your friends to get the referral bonus!
Post offer/pre-employment background report check and drug test are required. The City of Urbandale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons with disabilities must submit request for ADA accommodations to the Human Resources Department in writing prior to the application deadline.
Employment Type
Temp
