Head Recreation Leader - Afterschool

Head Recreation Leader - Afterschool

Salary

$15.00 Hourly

Location

CPKW-Park Recreation Leaders

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

04384

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

08/04/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Position Purpose/Summary

This is a specialized, part-time recreation work in conducting a variety of programming opportunities including: staffing a community center, the open-gym program, evening recreation program, and the summer enrichment program.

Work involves responsibility for exercising leadership in the Park Departments recreational programs as well as in other seasonal special events. Work is performed in the area of specialization, under supervision, in accordance with standard recreational practices and procedures. Supervision may be exercised over other seasonal recreational personnel.

Essential Functions

• Plans and develops city-wide recreational programs in the observance of special events including operating a community center and summer, open gym, and evening recreation programs
• Organizes and coordinates special recreational events including summer and evening gym programs on a city-wide basis
• Organizes and instructs volunteer and neighborhood groups and individuals assisting in these programs
• Evaluates programs, makes recommendations, requisitions necessary equipment and supplies, schedules use of the community center, and makes periodic activity reports
• Performs related work as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the techniques, methods, materials, and equipment involved in conducting city-wide recreation programs and special events of all types; scheduling of use of a community center and maintaining open space
• Considerable knowledge of rules and regulations governing conduct of park facility and equipment
• Some knowledge of first aid
• Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate a varied program of special events and seasonal programming
• Ability to enforce facility rules and regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with recreational personnel and facility users
• Skill in performing and teaching recreational activities

Education and Experience

• Experience in planning, organizing, and supervising special event and seasonal programs preferred
• Work experience in recreation or related field preferred

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Employer City of Springfield

Address 36 Court St

Springfield, Massachusetts, 01103

Phone 413-787-6018

Website https://www.springfield-ma.gov