Recreation Leader - Day Camps

Come join a friendly, supportive, and fun work culture where high standards are valued!

The Cordova Recreation & Park District is seeking high energy, reliable, and service-oriented candidates to work in our recreation programs for Camp Cordova Junior (ages 6-8) and Camp Cordova Original (ages 9-12) summer programs. Camp Cordova features daily activities including arts and crafts, interactive games, and sports and water activities.

We are an award-winning agency that thrives on positive relationships and partnerships in our community.

The program is scheduled for nine (9) weeks from Monday, June 1, 2026 through Friday, July 31, 2026 with weekday shifts between the hours of 7:45 a.m.

- 5:30 p.m. Mandatory staff training will be held Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 9:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

Possession of First Aid/CPR/AED certification is required.

Under direction of a Recreation Supervisor and Senior Recreation Coordinator, leads a variety of recreational program activities involved in the implementation of recreational programs at one or more facilities including sports, special events, day camps, splash parks, arts and crafts, and other recreational programs and activities; provides on-site supervision for program implementation; sets-up and issues equipment for recreational activities; and maintains records and reports.

Recreation Leader I is the entry level class in the Recreation Leader series. This class is distinguished from the Recreation Leader II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices:

• Supervises participants and or leads activities, including but not limited to coaching youth sports programs, arts and crafts, group sports/games, day camps, special events and other recreational program and activities both indoors and out.
• Assist with planning daily activities; prepare the room or space for program each day; plan and execute recreation program components of the daily schedule related to area of assignment.
• Promote and enforce safety procedures; render first aid and CPR, if certified, as required.
• Provide customer service and interpersonal skills during public contact and assist with any questions, conflicts, and phone calls.
• Issue and collect recreation equipment and supplies to program participants; provide assistance in setting up for various program activities.
• Perform opening and closing duties of a specific program or facility as necessary; report any problems or concerns to assigned supervisor.
• Prepare and maintain accurate program and other records as needed.
• Inventory and ensure orderliness of program equipment, supplies, and storage area; perform general maintenance, including wiping down tables and removing trash.
• Act as Department representative to local residents, community groups, private businesses, and others concerning questions, problems, concerns, and activities in the provision of recreation programs and facility operations.
• Attend all trainings when provided.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Basic operations, services, and activities of assigned recreation activities and programs.
• Group recreational and social activities.
• A variety of activities for youth including facility and equipment use.
• Techniques, principles, and procedures used in supervision of recreation programs and facilities.
• Rules and equipment utilized in athletic and recreational programs and activities.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures within the area of assignment.
• Basic principles and practices of record keeping.

• Implement activities in support of assigned recreation program.
• Effectively handle and diffuse disruptive behavior among program participants.
• Communicate tactfully with customers and address public and customer questions and concerns.
• Respond to emergency situations in a calm and effective manner.
• Ensure…