Youth Program Leader - Parks & Recreation Community Center

Youth Program Leader - Parks & Recreation Community Center

Salary

$16.90 Hourly

Location

Various Community Centers, Hampton, VA

Job Type

WAE - Hourly

Job Number

09570

Department

RECREATION

Opening Date

09/18/2026

Closing Date

10/2/2026 4:30 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Function

If you enjoy working with youth and planning fun events, then consider this your next gig; the Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services department is looking for a Youth Program Leader to help organize and lead activities at our community & neighborhood centers.

The purpose of the class is to plan, organize, and conduct programs such as the before and after school programs, summer day camp, summer playground activities, and other recreational programs. The class works under supervision according to set procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• High school graduation or GED.
• Requires a minimum of one (1) year of experience in leading recreational activities.
• Must be 21 years of age or older at time of hire.
• Must obtain basic first aid and CPR certifications within 90 days of hire.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.
• Must successfully pass a Child Protective Services check and criminal background check related to the position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Additional Requirements

• Requires effective communication with internal and external customers.
• May require shift work to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• May require some local travel.
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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• Employees are covered for Workers Compensation where appropriate.
• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family 1-877-327-2872 or the Guidance Resources Website.

01

Are you at least 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No

02

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

• Did not graduate high school or complete a GED
• High school graduate or GED completed
• Some college coursework completed
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree or higher

03

Which of the following options below best describes your years of experience working in the programmatic group care of children?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience.

04

Please briefly describe any experience you have related to youth programming, to include any leadership experience you may have. If you do not have any experience, please write N/A.

05

Do you possess current Basic CPR and First Aid certification? (If yes, please attach to your application or provide certification information in the space below).

06

I understand that if offered employment in this position, I must successfully complete pre-employment testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

• Yes
• No

07

I understand that if offered employment in this position, I must successfully complete a criminal background check.

• Yes
• No

08

I understand that this position is non-exempt.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Hampton

Address 22 Lincoln Street

Hampton, Virginia, 23669

Phone (757) 727-6407

Website http://www.hampton.gov/hr