Recreation Group Leader-School Year

Overview

The Recreation Group Leader implements educational/recreational programs to ensure participants have a variety of learning resources to provide a safe environment, coordinate special events, and collect class fees while maintaining standards of professionalism to the external/internal customers. This position must be prepared to deal effectively with emergency and stressful situations at any time.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implement improvements for the staff and overall, at the site

• Supervises children 6 - 16 years of age

• Addresses any concerns/needs expressed by the children

• Redirects children to limit any possible disciplinary issues

• Ensures kids are signed in upon entering recreation site

• Receives and issues receipts for recreation classes, prepare revenue reports and deposit monies at the close of the day as needed

• Assists in documenting all information on participant registration forms as up to date all times

• Prepares daily reposts such as incident reports, discipline referrals

• Plans weekly/monthly special events for the center

• Works with local non-profit agencies to provide special programs and activities for children

• Instructs and leads children in various recreational games and activities

• Ensures that there is constant communication with custodial and administrative staff

• Communicates daily with parents/guardians while providing excellent customer service

• Conducts monthly fire and service weather drills, playground checks, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers checks

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Non-Exempt-Part-Time-Temp-16 to 17 hours a week

• Must be available to work additional hours as needed

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED

• No prior experience required

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hiring

• CPR/First Aid Certificate-Must be obtained before hire date

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes

• Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes

• Drug Screening: Yes

• Physical Exam: Yes

• FBI Background Check: No

• Police Background Check: No

• Clearing House Query (CDL): No

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi

The City of Corpus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Closing Date/Time: February 5, 2026

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• City of Corpus Christi

• 3618263332

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