Recreation Leader - After School (Temporary)

Recreation Leader - After School (Temporary)

Salary

$15.57 - $17.30 Hourly

Location

Parks and Recreation, IA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

590034003-TEMP-082026

Department

Recreation

Opening Date

08/14/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NREP

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Summary

• This posting will be used to fill multiple positions. Programs run from September through May.

The Two (2) work locations and times are as follows:

• Lincoln School at 555 Nevada Street - 3:00 - 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

• Prescott School at 1151 White Street - 3:00 to 5:30 p.m., Monday- Friday

GENERAL SUMMARY: The After School Program Leader will supervise youth after school until 5:30pm each day; provide wrap-around care for working parents; conduct recreation activities with after school programming groups; organize and promote activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, social recreation, movies, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members; model positive behaviors for youth; work with the professional/program staff in support of a structured recreation program.

Job Duties

JOB DUTIES:

• Assist the school site program supervisor in planning and conducting activities.
• Enforce rules or regulations.
• Promote services or programs.
• Organize recreational activities or events.
• Gather information in order to provide services to recreation program participants.
• Monitor recreational after school operations.
• Administer first aid.
• Prepare operational reports or records.
• Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.
• Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Greet youth, parents, or visitors.
• Communicate with management or other staff to resolve problems.
• Develop plans for recreation program participants.
• Provide encouragement to youth or families.
• Accompany individuals or groups to activities.
• Develop plans for programs or services.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local school site operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services including recreation participant needs assessment and meeting quality standards for after school programming services.
• Social Perceptiveness - Understanding peoples reactions.
• Service Orientation - Looking for ways to help people.
• Speaking - Talking to others.
• Active Listening - Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
• Monitoring - Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
• Instructing - Teaching people how to do something.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Age 16 or older

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience working with children or youth.

Supplemental Information

FLSA STATUS; Non-exempt

SUPERVISORY STATUS: Functional

Our Commitment to You

The City of Dubuque is committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws. Our organization provides equal opportunities for all individuals, fostering a workplace that values innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our growing community. In accordance with legal obligations our policies and practices are designed to ensure fair treatment and foster a respectful workplace where all are encouraged to apply.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

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I am at least sixteen (16) years old.

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• No

Required Question

Employer City of Dubuque

Address Human Resources Department

50 W 13th Street

Dubuque, Iowa, 52001

Phone 563-589-4125

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/dubuqueia