Assists the Program Coordinator and Program Administrators in the activities, events, and operations of the summer playground programs for participants (age group 6 – 12) in a safe manner.
- Implement hands on activities through organized games, arts and crafts, nature activities, field trips, etc;
- Supervise playground attendants and participants;
- Ensure playground rules and regulations are followed;
- Plan field trips, provide and collect permission slips and money from participants; compile attendance roster for trips;
- Maintain discipline of the program attendants and participants and report disciplinary problems to the Program Administrator/Coordinator ;
- Handle parent concerns and report them to the Program Coordinator;
- Prepare and maintain related records and reports; ex.; disciplinary action, accident reports, program evaluations, etc;
- Keep facilities and playgrounds clean at all times;
- Maintain inventory of all supplies and equipment;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of playground operations and associated health and safety regulations;
- Knowledge of general Parks and Recreation operating policies and procedures;
- Knowledge of general office support practices and procedures;
- Knowledge of modern first aid techniques;
- Skill in planning, organizing, and coordinating a variety of playground activities and events;
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other city department staff and the general public;
- Skill in performing basic facility maintenance;
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
- Ability to supervise.
Must be a minimum age of 18; experience in working with pre-school or school age children (ex: scouting, coaching, babysitting, etc.); and/or two years of study in the field of recreation, early elementary education, physical fitness, art, music, drama and/or experience in a related field preferred.
The City of Kingsport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations.*(If selected for this position, employment will be setup with a temporary staffing agency the City is under contract with for 2026)
