Recreation Leader I-IV - Gymnastics Salary $12.77 - $22.43 Hourly
Location: Stafford County, VA Job Type: Part-Time Seasonal Job Number: 03980 Department: PRCF Division: Gymnastics Opening Date: 01/30/2026
Starting Salary: $12.77 to $19.58/hour based on experience
Description: Performs intermediate unskilled work assisting with the implementation of recreational activities. Does related work as required. Duties are performed under the regular supervision of a Recreation Program Supervisor or a Recreation Leader IV.
Examples of Duties: • Assisting with the implementation of recreational activities such as arts and crafts, sports and games, and camp activities. • Opens and closes recreation facilities; • Sets up program facilities, supplies, and equipment; • Assists with scheduling events; • Helps enforce standards of discipline and conduct by program participants; • Assists in the organizing and preparation of recreational activities; • Helps maintain stores and inventories recreational equipment, materials, and supplies; • Assists in the care and maintenance of equipment; • Helps lead groups of participants in recreational activities; • Provides information to the public regarding activities and programs; • Performs related tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Some knowledge of the methods and practices of community recreation; • Some knowledge of the equipment, techniques, and relevant rules of recreational programming; • Some knowledge of personal computers and computer applications is helpful; • Ability to assist in instructing common recreational activities; • Ability to establish effective working relationships with other workers, program participants, and the general public; • Ability to enforce rules and regulations and help maintain discipline; • Ability to withstand exposure to direct sunlight, heat and humidity.
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to the completion of the tenth grade, supplemented by coursework in recreation, education, childcare or related field preferred; and some experience working with children of different ages and abilities, preferably in a recreational, state licensed or educational setting. Minimum age of 16 years old. No Benefits associated with this position.
Requirements: 01 The Recreation Leader positions each require a minimum age to qualify. Please choose your age as of June 8, 2026 15 or younger 16 - 17 18 19 - 20 21+
02 Please list your years of experience working with children and their ages.
03 How many children have you supervised at a time?
04 Please describe your experience with gymnastics, ninja, cheerleading or other sports.
05 Please list your years of experience leading sports and games. Please provide details about those experiences.
06 Please list your years of experience leading arts and crafts. Please provide details about those experiences.
07 Recreation Leader staff members are required to attend daytime and/or evening trainings from May 18 - May 29, 2026. Please list any dates you would be unavailable during training.
08 Summer camp will be held weekdays from June 1 - July 31, 2026. Please list any dates you will be unable to fulfill this obligation.
09 Are you CPR/First Aid certified? Expiration date? Required
Employer: Stafford County Address: P.O. Box 339 Stafford, Virginia, 22555-0339 Phone: (540) 658-5147 Website: http://staffordcountyva.gov