Occupy The Summer - Summer Seasonal (General Services Department)

Occupy The Summer - Summer Seasonal (General Services Department)

Location

Detroit, Michigan, MI

Job Type

Special Service-Temp Seasonal (usually fulltime)

Job Number

20254929102GSDdb

Department

General Services

Opening Date

05/21/2026

Closing Date

6/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

9801-Administrative Special Service-Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
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Description

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - PARKS & RECREATION DIVISION

SUMMER SEASONAL

The City of Detroit Parks & Recreation Department (DPRD) provides recreational, wellness, and leisure opportunities for residents and visitors throughout Metro Detroit. DPRD offers programs and activities for youth, adults, and seniors that promote health, wellness, community connection, and quality of life through parks, classes, events, concerts, and neighborhood programming.

Under general supervision, serves as a seasonal employee for the City of Detroit Parks & Recreation Division by organizing and leading recreational activities at playgrounds, play centers, and recreation facilities, while supporting community engagement and youth programming.

OCCUPY THE SUMMER WELCOME!

~ WE BELIEVE IN NON-STOP FUN ~

This is a Temporary Administrative Special Services (TASS) position.

Examples of Duties

OCCUPY THE SUMMER PROGRAM MANAGER - $40 per hour

• Plans, develops, and coordinates comprehensive year-round recreation programs and activities for a municipal recreation center, ensuring engaging, organized, and inclusive programming that meets the recreational needs of the community.
• Utilizes experience in organizing and supervising recreational activities within a community recreation center setting, including overseeing daily operations, coordinating programs and events, and ensuring activities are conducted safely, effectively, and in accordance with established goals and standards.

RECREATION CENTER SUPERVISOR - $23 per hour

• Plans, develops, and oversees comprehensive year-round recreation programs and activities for a municipal recreation center, including organizing social events, athletic leagues, children's activities, community programs, field days, and indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities while ensuring programs operate effectively and meet community needs.
• Supervises recreation, maintenance, and support staff by preparing work schedules, providing guidance and training, addressing employee concerns, coordinating daily operations, maintaining records and reports, managing equipment and supplies, safeguarding recreation center fees, consulting with community groups regarding facility use, and ensuring buildings and grounds are properly maintained and safe.

RECREATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR - $19 per hour

• Assists with planning, promoting, and coordinating recreation center programs, activities, and community engagement efforts, including identifying sponsorship opportunities, organizing indoor and outdoor programs, directing play center activities, conducting exercise classes, facilitating free play, and supervising arts, crafts, sports, games, and special events for participants.
• Provides operational and staff support by supervising Playleaders, volunteers, seasonal employees, and service providers; monitoring participant safety and daily activities; preparing work activity reports; instructing and officiating recreational sports and activities; and assuming departmental leadership responsibilities in the absence of the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

OCCUPY THE SUMMER PROGRAM MANAGER

• Bachelor's degree with specialization in physical education, recreation or a related field of study.

• Two years experience in conducting organized recreational activities.

• One year experience in supervising such activities at a community recreation center.

RECREATION CENTER SUPERVISOR

• Bachelor's degree with specialization in physical education, recreation or a related field of study.

• Two years experience in conducting organized recreational activities. One year experience in supervising such activities at a community recreation center.

RECREATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR

• Bachelors degree in recreation, physical education, or sports and athletics.
• One year of professional recreation experience.

Start Date

• Start Date: June 1, 2026

Supplemental Information

Interview Candidates.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of rules and equipment for the more common group games.

• Knowledge of purposes and goals of organized recreation work.

• Knowledge of first aid methods.

• Skill in administering first aid.

• Skill in physical agility.

• Ability to organize, teach and lead groups in various forms of directed recreational activities.

• Ability to display understanding of and appropriate responses to childhood behavior.

• Ability to administer first aid.

• Ability to interact effectively with the public and children with tact and diplomacy.

• Ability to display initiative and resourcefulness in promoting interest in recreational activities.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors with exposure to all seasonal conditions.

This is a Temporary Administrative Special Services (TASS) position. .

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position. The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.

Medical Plan Offering for Administrative Special Services Employees

The City of Detroit is pleased to continue to provide a medical plan option to our Administrative Special Services Employees for the 2020 plan year. This plan is provided by Blue Care Network of Michigan and utilizes their PCP Focus Network. This plan provides you with the opportunity to receive an enhanced level of benefits and pay less out of your paycheck for your medical plan. There are two important requirements that you should consider and understand if you should decide to enroll in this plan. You will have to choose a primary care physician that serves within the PCP Focus network. This primary care physician coordinates your care. The network includes over 22,000 Primary Care Physicians. There are also Wellness Requirements that you (the subscriber) must meet in order to remain in the enhanced level of benefit.

Administrative Special Services Staff (Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits:

• CURRENT SICK LEAVE - Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.
• VACATION - Granted (1) day per pay period, not to exceed 20 days per fiscal year
• PAID HOLIDAYS - Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday
• MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees.
• WORKERS COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.
• UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.
• HOSPITALIZATION - You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium, no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information.
• This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty.

Administrative Special Services Staff (Non-Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits:

• CURRENT SICK LEAVE - Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) Day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.
• VACATION - Granted on the following basis:

Terms of Service Vacation leave Earned

Less than 6 months None

After 6 months & (1000 work hours)5 days

After 1 year An additional 5 days

2-5 years 10 days

6-7 years 11 days

8-9 years 12 days

10-12 years 13 days

15- years15- years

• PAID HOLIDAYS - Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday
• OVERTIME - Granted on same basis as regular employees.
• MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees.
• WORKERS COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.
• UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.
• HOSPITALIZATION - You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium; no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information.
• This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty.

01

Have you worked for the City of Detroit?

• YES
• NO

02

Please indicate your highest level of education completed

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• PhD/J.D.
• No Education Experience

03

How many years of experience do you possess?

• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 to 5 years of experience
• 6 to 9 years of experience
• 10 or more years of experience

04

Describe your work experience in recreation.

05

Which Summer Seasonal position are you interested in?

• Occupy The Summer Program Manager
• Recreation Center Supervisor
• Recreation Program Coordinator

06

Please be advised that this position is classified as a Temporary Administrative Special Services (TASS) appointment.

• Yes
• No

07

Did you attach a copy of your cover letter and updated resume to your online application?

• YES
• NO

Required Question

Employer City of Detroit

Address Coleman A. Young Municipal Center

2 Woodward Ave ste 316

Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job