Join the Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department's summer playground team to help create a safe and structured play environment in one of our beautiful City parks. Help us get kids outside and stay active this summer!
Summer Playground Program
Program runs June 18th- August 15th, 2025 (excluding July 4th)
Monday-Friday; 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 25 hours/week (weather permitting)
Mandatory training will be on June 16th and 17th.
Applications will be reviewed and Playground Monitors may be hired prior to the posting deadline, so apply today! (Must be at least 16 at time of application)
DEFINITION:
Under supervision, performs duties related to recreational programs for children and adults at a variety of sites; and does other work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This series provides the City with the opportunity to utilize a variety of community members for various recreational programs on a non-permanent basis. Recreation Program Monitor performs a variety of tasks in support of a variety of recreational programs offered by the City. Assignments to this class include performing tasks for the summer playground program.
TYPICAL TASKS:
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Oversee program participants and ensure their safety.
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Maintain a clean playground site.
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Maintain inventory of available playground equipment and ensure equipment is available to participants.
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Effectively communicate with participants and their families.
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Collaborate with other playground monitors to plan engaging games and ensure participant safety on-site and on field trips.
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Maintain accurate records of daily attendance and incidents.
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Foster an environment where all participants feel included.
Employment Standards:
KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:
- Effectively deal with stressful and emergency situation
- Actively motivate program participants
- Hear and distinguish a variety of sounds such as those of participants in need of assistance in a noisy environment, fire alarms, and approaching vehicles or equipment which might pose a danger.
- See program participants in need of assistance from near and far distances.
- Speak loudly in order to warn program participants of impending danger.
- Exercise authority to carry out the duties of the position.
For some assignments, ability to:
- Receive cash and make change
- Administer first aid
- Perform a variety of tasks requiring physical strength, such as moving boxes which weigh up to 35 pounds, and assisting in moving children; and leading and playing games/sports.
REQUIREMENTS:
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledges and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledges and abilities would be:
Recreation Program Monitor: No specific training or experience is required for most positions. However, some positions may require equivalent to High School graduation and previous experience working with the public.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Driver License Requirement: Some positions may require valid driver's license or ability to provide a suitable form of transportation if necessary as approved by the department head.
Background Investigation Requirement: Must pass a background investigation related to working with children prior to hire.
Post Job Offer Drug Screen: Must pass a drug screen prior to hire.
Special Working Conditions: Some positions may involve exposure to variable temperatures and weather conditions; strong and unpleasant odors and fumes; noise from children; allergens such as poison oak, pollen, and bee stings; pool chemical fluctuations which might cause irritation to eyes and skin; and the possibility of administering first aid which may involve exposure to infections which might cause chronic disease or death.
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledges and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledges and abilities would be:
Recreation Program Monitor: No specific training or experience is required for most positions. However, some positions may require equivalent to High School graduation and previous experience working with the public.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Driver License Requirement: Some positions may require valid driver's license or ability to provide a suitable form of transportation if necessary as approved by the department head.
Background Investigation Requirement: Must pass a background investigation related to working with children prior to hire.
Post Job Offer Drug Screen: Must pass a drug screen prior to hire.
Special Working Conditions: Some positions may involve exposure to variable temperatures and weather conditions; strong and unpleasant odors and fumes; noise from children; allergens such as poison oak, pollen, and bee stings; pool chemical fluctuations which might cause irritation to eyes and skin; and the possibility of administering first aid which may involve exposure to infections which might cause chronic disease or death.
