Posting number: 2026-00530
Department: PRCR - Recreation
Job classification: Afterschool Counselor
Posting type: Open
Categories: Recreation, Parks and Recreation
Stop and look no further! This is the perfect position for you if….
In this part-time, weekday and afternoon only position, counselors will provide support for elementary school aged participants in a fun and active recreational setting at local community centers. Counselors will lead and participate with youth in passive and active camp games, assisting with homework, and additional program activities. Some of the fun activities will include:
ADA and other requirements: Positions in this class typically require Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing and Pulling, Lifting, Fingering, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Seeing and Repetitive Motions.
Physical Requirements: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Working Conditions: Subject to both environmental conditions as activities occur inside and outside.
Note: This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions, and responsibilities, as well as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation, may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
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