KIDCO Senior Recreation Worker (NON-PERMANENT) Summer Season

Posting Close Date: 

Applicants must submit their completed application by 04-17-2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST

Application and Special Instructions

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment in this position.

This non-permanent position will work on an intermittent or seasonal basis.
Individuals in this classification may not exceed 1,300 hours in 12 months.

ABOUT THIS JOB

Position Specific Summary

The KIDCO Senior Recreation Worker position at the City of Tucson’s Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for planning activities and providing oversight of participants, ensuring a fun and engaging experience in a safe environment delivering excellent customer service.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Recreation Program Coordinator.  This position leads and instructs the daily operational work of KIDCO personnel. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains constant and appropriate communication with participant’s parents or guardians, school personnel, and all recreation staff. Interacts with the public in a positive and helpful manner to provide excellent customer service and foster community relationships.

• Guides by directing and facilitating program activities with a focus on safety, discipline, and participant engagement. Oversee operations and activities creating programs that are fun and safe for everyone involved.

• Ensures the safety of program participants by adhering to department policies and procedures and properly reporting accidents and hazardous conditions immediately.

• Facilitates programs during evenings and weekends to accommodate participant schedules ensuring availability outside standard business hours.  Adapts to changing schedules throughout the various seasons.

• Prepares, cleans, and maintains designated areas to support recreational activities and ensure a safe and organized environment. Maintains site cleanliness and equipment, adhering to all policies.

• Supports department-wide events as needed.

• Maintains files, records, and attendance of participants.

• Documents and reports incidents involving participants and submits records to the coordinator.

• Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

This posting is specific for summer hours which can vary from 7:15 am to 6:00 pm.
Job sites are located at various facilities throughout the City of Tucson.

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Some High School
Work Experience: Under one (1) year of directly related experience
Valid and Unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License. , PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous experience in a recreational setting.
Experience working with up to 20 participants aged 5-11 and providing a safe and fun environment for participants.
Experience with leading staff members.

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

J3313 - Senior Recreation Worker (NonPerm)

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Compensation Grade

G1010

Hourly Range

$16.50 - 24.75 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Position Type

Intermittent Non-Permanent (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Part time

Department

Parks and Recreation

Department Link

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation

Background Check:  This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. 

ABOUT US

Benefits: The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medi