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Do you enjoy working with children? Do you enjoy sports, games, arts and crafts, along with going on field trips? Are you energetic and looking to have a summer of FUN? WORK MONDAY-THURSDAY. NO NIGHTS, NO WEEKENDS, SEASON COMPLETED BY AUGUST 2!
The City of Sterling Heights is seeking Summer Playground workers to support the Summer Playground program! There are four different classifications available within the program; Aide, Junior Leader, Senior Leader, and Coordinator. Please see below for responsibilities and requirements.
Summer Camp dates are June 17 - August 2; with required training scheduled throughout the month of June.
All positions will receive a wage increase on July 1, 2024.
Summer Playground Aide ($11.50-$12.50/hr)
Aide Minimum Qualifications
Summer Playground Junior Leader ($14.00/hr)
Junior Leader Minimum Qualifications
Summer Playground Senior Leader ($15.50/hr)
Senior Leader Minimum Qualifications
Summer Playground Coordinator ($17.50/hr)
Summer Playground Coordinator Minimum Qualifications
Applications must be submitted by Saturday, March 2, 2024.
The Parks & Recreation office is located in the Community Center at 40250 Dodge Park Road. If you have any specific job related questions, please call 586-446-2700.
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Do you enjoy working with children? Do you enjoy sports, games, arts and crafts, along with going on field trips? Are you energetic and looking to have a summer of FUN? WORK MONDAY-THURSDAY. NO NIGHTS, NO WEEKENDS, SEASON COMPLETED BY AUGUST 2!
The City of Sterling Heights is seeking Summer Playground workers to support the Summer Playground program! There are four different classifications available within the program; Aide, Junior Leader, Senior Leader, and Coordinator. Please see below for responsibilities and requirements.
Summer Camp dates are June 17 - August 2; with required training scheduled throughout the month of June.
All positions will receive a wage increase on July 1, 2024.
Summer Playground Aide ($11.50-$12.50/hr)
- Supports Summer Playground program.
- Conducts activities as assigned by the Senior Leader.
Aide Minimum Qualifications
- Must be 16 years of age or older and have some experience working with children
- Must pass background check and complete CPR, First Aid, and Concussion training. CPR & First Aid training dates will be made available through the Sterling Heights Fire Department upon employment.
Summer Playground Junior Leader ($14.00/hr)
- Assists the Senior Leader in conducting the various arts and crafts, games and activities.
- Supervision, leadership, following directions and assignments given by the Senior Leader.
- Assumes responsibility of the site in the absence of the Senior Leader.
- Other duties as assigned.
Junior Leader Minimum Qualifications
- Must be a high school graduate and have some experience working with children.
- Must pass background check and complete CPR, First Aid, and Concussion training. CPR & First Aid training dates will be made available through the Sterling Heights Fire Department upon employment.
Summer Playground Senior Leader ($15.50/hr)
- Organizes and operates one site with assistance.
- Supervision and leadership over other staff members.
- Monitors the safety of participants.
- Activity planning - some activities are pre-scheduled, but day-to-day activities will be up to the entire staff's creativity.
- Other duties as required.
Senior Leader Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least a two-year college student (majoring in education or recreation preferred).
- Must have experience working with children.
- Must pass background check and complete CPR, First Aid, and Concussion training. CPR & First Aid training dates will be made available through the Sterling Heights Fire Department upon employment.
Summer Playground Coordinator ($17.50/hr)
- Responsible for operations of the various Summer Playground site locations throughout the City.
- Plan, develop, organize, and oversee daily camp operations.
- Assist in the hiring and training of staff members.
- Handle parental issues and behavior management of campers.
- Other duties as required.
Summer Playground Coordinator Minimum Qualifications
- Must possess a college degree (major in education or recreation preferred).
- Must have experience working with children.
- Must pass background check and complete CPR, First Aid, and Concussion training. CPR & First Aid training dates will be made available through the Sterling Heights Fire Department upon employment.
Applications must be submitted by Saturday, March 2, 2024.
The Parks & Recreation office is located in the Community Center at 40250 Dodge Park Road. If you have any specific job related questions, please call 586-446-2700.
EOE/M/F/D
