Easterday Adaptive Recreation Leader (Temporary)

Easterday Adaptive Recreation Leader (Temporary)

Salary

$16.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Location

Lincoln, NE

Job Type

Part time temporary

Job Number

202600132T

Department

Parks and Recreation Department

Division

Recreation

Opening Date

02/20/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Job Posting Information

A rewarding job where you can inspire others, grow as a leader, and make a difference in your community! Whether you're looking to build your skills for future opportunities or seeking meaningful part-time work, this role will help you succeed with hands-on training and support. Apply today and join a team that celebrates who you are!

What Youll Do:

• Assist with providing safe and fun recreation programs for youth and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities, and mental health diagnoses.
• Supervise, assist, and interact with participants during day programs, evening club functions, summer camps, and week-end classes and sporting activities under the supervision of Center/Assistant Directors.
• Assist supervisor with developing, organizing, and implementing activities.
• Driving participants to functions in a department vehicle is desirable and not required.

Why Youll Love This Job:

• Flexible scheduling that fits with school, part-time work, or other commitments.
• Build leadership, communication, and teamwork skills while gaining valuable workforce experience.
• Be part of an inclusive team that values diversity and fosters a sense of belonging for everyone.
• Make a positive impact on your community by helping participants grow and thrive.

What We're Looking For:

• Enthusiastic, dependable leaders who enjoy working with people of all ages.
• A passion for creating fun, safe, and welcoming environments.
• A commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of others.

Compensation and Pay: Starting pay $16.00 per hour based on qualifications. Pay is issued by direct deposit only. Candidates must have a valid bank account registered in their name in order to receive wages. *This is an unclassified (temporary) position and not eligible for benefits.

Schedule: 3-29 hours per week depending on availability. Day, evening, and week-end positions available.

Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 19 years of age or older.

Center: Easterday

Click HERE to learn more about Parks and Recreation!

The Parks and Recreation department is FUNdamental to Lincoln.

Our team manages 168 parks, 185.9 miles of trails, 97 playgrounds, over 83,000 street trees, nine public pools, six recreation centers, five golf (and disc golf) courses, five dog runs, a nature center, and beautiful public gardens. Our programs include recreation summer day camps, before and after school programs, clubs and classes for individuals with special needs, adult and youth team sports, nature-based classes and events, swimming lessons, wellness and fitness classes for all ages, and a variety of free events and classes for all ages.

Temporary, on call, and seasonal positions with the City are not eligible for benefits.

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APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGMENT: 1. This application is hand scored. 2. All questions must be fully answered to receive full credit. 3. Copied/pasted answers will not receive full credit. 4. "See resume" in lieu of providing detailed responses will not receive full credit. 5. All employers, work and volunteer experience, and education referred to must also be listed in the Work and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive credit. 6. I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.

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I understand that this position is unclassified and not eligible for benefits.

• Yes
• No

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Are you 19 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience working with people with special needs?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe:

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Would you be willing to drive program participants to/from activities in a department vehicle?

• Yes
• No

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If Yes, do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

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For verification purposes please list the state that issued the license and your drivers license number.

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Check the program(s) in which you are interested:

• Adult Day Structure program (varied hours M-F 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
• Adaptive Recreation Clubs (seasonal, evening) - TUESDAYS
• Adaptive Recreation Clubs (seasonal, evening) - WEDNESDAYS
• Adaptive Recreation Clubs (seasonal, daytime) - THURSDAYS
• Adaptive Recreation Camp Leader (training May 26-29; camp Mon-Fri June 1 - July 17, no camp on Friday June 19 or the week of June 29)

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How did you learn about this job opportunity?

• Word of Mouth
• Online job search website/app
• Print advertisement
• Job fair or presentation
• City of Lincoln website

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Employer City of Lincoln/Lancaster County

Address 555 South 10th Street, Room 302

Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508

Phone (402) 441-7597

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm