KIDCO Recreation Worker (NON PERMANENT) Summer Season

City of Tucson • Toms River, NJ

4d • $15 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The KIDCO Recreation Worker position at the City of Tucson is responsible for the planning of activities and oversight of participants, ensuring a fun and engaging experience. Maintains a safe environment and deliver excellent customer service to patrons. Work is performed under the supervision of a Recreation Program Coordinator. This position does not supervise.

Requirements

• Some High School
• Under one (1) year of relevant experience
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment in this position.
• Applicants must submit their completed application by 03-15-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST
• Individuals in this classification may not exceed 1,300 hours in a 12-month period.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience volunteering in in a recreational setting
• Experience working with up to 20 participants aged 5-11 and providing a safe and fun environment for participants

Responsibilities

• Facilitates recreational programs for up to 20 participants aged 5-11 by following pre-approved program planning and direction from site lead.
• Assists with the creation of new activities or recreational program options.
• Ensures safety of program participants by adhering to department policies and procedures and properly reporting accidents and hazardous conditions immediately to a supervisor.
• Maintains constant and appropriate communication with participant’s parents or guardians, school personnel, and all recreation staff.
• Inspects and cleans designated program areas to maintain care for equipment and facilities.
• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

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 medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.
• With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years.
• We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.
• You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED