NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
Summer Playgrounds Senior Recreation Leader (2026)
Davis, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$17.83/hr - $18.73/hr
2+ years expThe City of Davis Parks & Community Services Department is offering various summer programs for youth. The Senior Recreation Leader is responsible for ensuring a fun, safe, and structured environment, planning and overseeing camp activities, and supervising staff and volunteers.
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Responsibilities
Supervises, schedules, motivates, evaluates and leads program staff and volunteers
Plans and coordinates special events, trips and camp activities
Directs arts and crafts activities, sports, games, drama, music, dance and other program related activities
Communicates with parents on a daily basis regarding participant behavior, injuries and other relevant matters
Renders first aid as necessary
Attends weekly Senior Recreation Leader meetings and Tuesday night staff meetings during the weeks of camp
Attends and facilitates weekly volunteer meetings as needed
Assures equipment and facilities are safely and properly prepared and maintained
Keeps work environments clean and organized
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other program staff and community members
Qualification
Required
Must be 18 years or older OR have education equivalent to the completion of high school
Must have a valid California Driver's License
Certified in CPR and Standard First Aid prior to the start of the summer camp program
Ability to direct and delegate assigned tasks to subordinate staff as needed
Ability to swim at a level considered water safe and be comfortable participating in pool activities
Ability to demonstrate energy, enthusiasm and creativity in the job position
Ability to motivate and lead staff, volunteers and youth participants
Ability to communicate effectively with program participants, parents and co-workers
Must be able to complete a list of other required online trainings prior to the start of the program, including but not limited to, Sports Concussion and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Protocols, Mandated Reporter, Sexual Discrimination and Harassment, etc
Must have a minimum of two years of experience working in youth programs and supervising others, or an equivalent setting
Advanced education in recreation administration or similar coursework may substitute for a portion of the required work experience
Staff should be prepared to work outdoors, in various environmental conditions each week
This is an active position requiring the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 lbs.; verbal and hearing skills to effectively communicate with children and other staff; visual acuity to oversee projects, and make observations
Work is done both indoors and out, with exposure to heat, often over 100 degrees, sun, noise, dust, pollens and slip hazards when near water
Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens when rendering first aid
Must be able to complete additional trainings, including but not limited to: Concussion Training, Blood Borne Pathogens, Mandated Reporter, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Heat Illness, Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination
Preferred
Having knowledge of recreation activities, child development, behavior management practices, staff supervision techniques and community resources is desirable
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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