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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Seasonal Playground Leader - 2026

Various City Parks, WI

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$15.61/hr - $17.69/hr

NEOGOV is seeking a Seasonal Playground Leader for the City of Green Bay. The role involves instructing and providing a recreation program, ensuring safety, and planning activities for participants in various city parks.

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Responsibilities

Supervises participants and ensures that safety is maintained

Designs, directs, and participates in a comprehensive recreation program, including low-organized games, special events, arts and crafts, and individual tournaments

Assists participants in proper skill development and techniques in sports, games, and motor skill development activities

Diversifies programs in order to attract children of all ages and backgrounds

Monitors lesson plans and activity schedules on a daily basis

Completes all required paperwork, including attendance forms, lesson plans, financial reports, and payroll forms

Submits end-of-season evaluations

Responsible for weekly special events with duties including decorating and planning activities and refreshments

Opens and secures facility daily

Maintains City equipment and property

Advertises and promotes activities and events through bulletin boards postings, posters, and word of mouth

Sets up and organizes a park store with snacks and beverages

Retains all receipts and maintains up-to-date financial records

Maintains accurate inventory

Enforces park rules and safety procedures

Adheres to bloodborne pathogens procedures when administering First Aid and wears the proper personal protective equipment

Documents and reports all incidents in accordance with City and/or department procedures

Maintains a clean park shelter area

Follows all policies, procedures, and the philosophy that is set forth by the City of Green Bay Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Recreation programmingTeaching techniquesFirst AidLesson plan developmentChild instructionEffective communicationTeamwork

Required

Must be at least 18 years of age

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of at least two semesters of post high school education at a technical college or university

Valid Wisconsin driver's license and good driving record

Knowledge of recreation programming

Considerable skill in teaching techniques and First Aid

Skill in developing and implementing lesson plans for various age groups and abilities

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Ability to read and perform basic calculations

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain effective working relationships

Ability to effectively teach and instruct various age groups of children

Ability to work the required hours of the position

Ability to perform the following activities: Lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, Frequent walking, standing, bending, twisting, squatting, crouching, and kneeling, Occasional sitting, climbing, pushing, and pulling, Ability to work in varied environmental conditions