Playground Director- Summer Recreation

Town of Cohasset • Cohasset, MA

6d • $34 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Playground Director Seasonal Position Gain valuable experience, be a positive role model, and give back to the community while having fun this summer. Pay r ange: $33.94 - $36.87 ( A-2 ) Location: The t own of Cohasset is seeking a p layground d irector for the s ummer p layground p rogram with the R ecreation D epartment. This position reports to the R ecreation D irector. Description of r esponsibilities: The primary responsibility of all the staff is to supervise and lead children aged 5-9 through playground program activities including games, sports, arts and crafts, songs, dance, drama, and field trips, all while ensuring a safe and supervised environment. Additional duties include supporting the Recreation director and coordinators, participating in training sessions, maintaining records such as weekly attendance and accident reports, and ensuring the cleanliness and upkeep of the facility and grounds. Staff will also enforce Recreation Department rules and policies related to the program and deliver exceptional customer service to both patrons and fellow staff members. We are dedicated to building a diverse and committed team with a positive group dynamic, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for the children in our program. The Recreation Department is eager to choose staff members who truly enjoy working with children and possess the maturity, initiative, enthusiasm, and sense of responsibility needed to make this summer unforgettable .

Requirements

• CPR: All applicants must hold a current CPR certification.
• CPR classes will be provided to staff at no cost.
• 202 6 Summer Program Dates: Monday, June 29 th through Friday, August 7
• Session 1 June 29 th through July 17 th – Mon-Fri
• Session 2 July 20 th through August 7 th – Mon-Fri
• Orientation Mandatory – week of June 22 nd
• Deadline to Apply: March 16, 2026

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead children aged 5-9 through playground program activities including games, sports, arts and crafts, songs, dance, drama, and field trips, all while ensuring a safe and supervised environment.
• Supporting the Recreation director and coordinators
• Participating in training sessions
• Maintaining records such as weekly attendance and accident reports
• Ensuring the cleanliness and upkeep of the facility and grounds
• Enforce Recreation Department rules and policies related to the program
• Deliver exceptional customer service to both patrons and fellow staff members.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed