Recreation Activity Leaders & Assistant Tutors

City of Garden City•Garden City, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Parks and Recreation Department is hiring Assistant Tutors and Recreation Activity Leaders to support its afterschool tutoring program at the Radcliff Community Center. The program operates Monday through Friday during the school year, with employees scheduled for three-hour shifts between 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Staff help students with homework and school assignments, encourage positive study habits, and maintain a safe, structured, and welcoming learning environment. Each program day ends with a supervised recreational activity promoting physical activity, teamwork, and fun. The role also includes customer service and program support at the Radcliff Recreation Center. Duties may include greeting visitors, managing the Information Desk, processing registrations and payments, assisting with communications postings, supporting room scheduling and event setup, and monitoring the building for safety and maintenance needs. Staff may use municipal communications and service-request systems, including SeeClickFix, the GC FixIt portal, the website, and CodeRed. Additional work may be available for Building Assistant shifts or the City's half-day Summer Camp Counselor program. The position is suited to people who enjoy working with youth and value education and recreation. Previous customer-service or clerical experience is required. Applicants must be at least 16, meet the stated physical requirements, and pass required background checks and pre-employment screenings.

Requirements

Be at least 16 years old.
Be able to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Be able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds; the description also states the ability to lift a 62-pound table with another person.
Be able to demonstrate techniques and skills associated with the position.
High school diploma or equivalent; current high school or college students are encouraged to apply.
Previous customer-service or clerical experience required.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for students.
Ability to follow directions, policies, and safety procedures.
Dependable, punctual, and able to work scheduled shifts consistently.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Willingness to learn and participate in program training.
Ability to pass required background checks and pre-employment screenings as required by the City.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Basic knowledge of computer software such as Chrome, Word, Excel, Outlook, and publishing programs.
Ability to perform practical arithmetic, including monetary calculations, fractions, percentages, and measurement.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions and solve practical problems.
Ability to read safety rules and instructions for the use and maintenance of tools and equipment.
Ability to write reports and essays with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
Ability to speak before an audience with poise and confidence and communicate detailed spoken instructions.
Ability to perform occasional climbing, reaching, handling, fingering, stooping, and kneeling; frequent talking and hearing; and visual tasks including color vision, near acuity, field of vision, depth perception, and accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in childcare, tutoring, education, recreation programs, camps, or youth activities is preferred.
Some college experience is preferred.
Interest in working with children and supporting youth in an educational and recreational setting.

Responsibilities

Welcome visitors, provide information and directions, and assist with program and event registrations.
Operate the Information Desk and manage communications and service requests through municipal systems, including SeeClickFix, the GC FixIt portal, the website, and CodeRed.
Document, forward, and follow up on service requests as appropriate.
Assist with program enrollment, membership tracking, and payment processing; keep records accurate and current.
Support room scheduling, event setup, and preparation of meeting spaces.
Conduct routine building walk-throughs and restroom checks, straighten furniture, and report maintenance needs.
Maintain bulletin boards and signage and distribute program flyers or announcements.
Assist students with homework, school assignments, and basic academic support.
Encourage positive study habits, focus, and respectful behavior.
Provide a safe, structured, and welcoming environment and supervise students during tutoring and recreation.
Help plan, set up, and lead age-appropriate recreational activities that promote teamwork, physical activity, and positive social interaction.
Monitor attendance and ensure students follow program rules and expectations.
Communicate professionally with supervisors, coworkers, parents, and guardians as needed.
Report student behavior issues, safety concerns, and incidents to supervisory staff.
Assist with room setup, cleanup, and general program organization.
Follow Parks and Recreation policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
Perform additional assigned duties, which may include Building Assistant or Summer Camp support when scheduled.