Seasonal Program Head Leader Salary $11.85 - $14.55 Hourly
Location: Kettering Recreation Center, OH
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 202600017
Department: PRCA Division RECREATION
Opening Date: 02/09/2026
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Description Join our award-winning Parks Recreation and Cultural Arts team as a seasonal program head leader. Miss your days at summer camp? Our camp program head leader brings creativity, a positive attitude, and a knack for high-quality childrens programming to give each camper an unforgettable summer. Learn, grow, and make connections with our PRCA summer camps team.
This position is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of summer camps and programs. Examples of Duties:
• Coordinates the execution of programs, including but not limited to purchasing supplies, organizing transportation, and planning activities. • Communicates professionally with coworkers and participants and their family members. • Responsible for the enjoyment and safety of program participants for an extended period of time. • Fulfills key role in emergency action plan. • Assists with training, directing, and scheduling staff. • Transports participants in a 15-passenger van within the protocol of the Department and the City. • Assists in development of camp manual and other staff materials.
Typical Qualifications Must have an enthusiastic attitude, be creative, possess initiative, and be assertive. Must be well-organized and able to plan and promote a wide variety of youth activities. General administrative skills, including written and verbal communications and computer proficiency. Ability to work well within a team in a fast-paced public program. Supervisory and good organizational skills are necessary.
Two years related work experience, as well as substantial leadership experience and/or training, are preferred. Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is also acceptable. Must possess a valid drivers license.
Pay range is $12.90 per hour to $14.55 per hour. Entry rate is contingent upon candidates related skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer: N/A
Additional Information Do you have a particular camp where you would like to work? Traditional Sports Rosewood Arts Habitat / Nature Required Question
Employer: Kettering, City of (OH)
Address: 3600 Shroyer Road Kettering, Ohio, 45429
Phone: 937-296-2446
Website: https://www.ketteringoh.org/jobs/