Variable Recreation Leader I or Summer Camp Counselor

Variable Recreation Leader I or Summer Camp Counselor

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Clearwater, FL

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

2026-00085

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

12/12/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status).

Position Description

ENTRY SALARY: $18.34/HOUR

POSITION OPEN CONTINUOUSLY - WILL BE FILLED AS NEEDED

The City of Clearwater has a need for temporary variable employees to supplement our permanent workforce. These variable employees are invaluable in meeting the mission of the agency.

The definition of a Variable Employee:

• Average weekly hours cannot be determined at date of hire.
• Hours may vary from week to week and are anticipated to be 28 hours per week or less.
• NOTE: Will be considered full-time and eligible for medical coverage if hours average 30 hours per week or more over a 12-month measurement period (or 130 hours per month).

Under direct supervision, the Recreation Leader is responsible for the promotion, registration, customer service for all recreation programs within the Clearwater recreation facilities. Provides information, answers questions, and assists patrons with recreation services.

Please see additional information about the screening standards for this position at: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs consistent and professional customer service for the recreation facility patrons and community; responds to program inquiries, provides registration guidance and direction, and promotes recreation programs, facilities, and classes.

• Maintains, cleans, and performs general upkeeping duties for the recreational facilities; wipes windows, removes trash, replaces supplies, and monitors the general cleanliness and organization of the facilities; counts cash drawers, does deposits, and monitors balances.

• Manages, monitors, updates, and sets the facility program calendar; sets up classes, determines prices, changes seasonal programs, and ensures that all programs are organized to run smoothly.

• Greets, engages, registers, directs, and performs all check in duties for the recreation facilities; answers phones, provides online responses, and ensures all patrons have all necessary information that has been requested.

• Researches, gathers, and compiles information for potential day trips and other offerings; arranges transportation, prepares pricing, and attends trips when needed.

• Creates and prepares contracts for instructors within the recreation facilities; reviews programs and classes, identifies the patron attendance levels, and calculates disbursements based on information.

• Manages, supports, and assists with youth and adult programs; creates informational documents for our participants regarding dates, activities, and requirements.

• Performs any and all duties and tasks required or necessary to ensure all programs and centers work well and meet the needs of the community; processes payments, runs various reports, manages the care of the centers, and ensures the efficiency and flow of the recreational facilities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:

A valid State drivers license is preferred.

Education and Experience:

High School Graduation, High School Equivalency Diploma, or G.E.D. Certificate preferred. Must be at least 16 years old or older; Experience in recreation, sports, arts, social and/ or related activities preferred. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of -

• Customer service and engaging with facility patrons

• City recreational programs, classes, and activities

• Facility maintenance and organization

• First aid and how to maintain order and discipline in stressful situations

• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records

• General office policies and procedures; computers and general office equipment

Skill in -

• Organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines

• Engaging with patrons and directing them to the appropriate programs

• Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data

• Establishing good relationships with patrons and fellow staff

• Operating a computer with proficiency, typing and software

Training and development opportunity

01

At the time of this application, are you at least 16 years of age?

• Yes
• No

02

Please indicate which Recreation Center you would PREFER to work at if hired? You can choose more than one recreation center if you like.

• Countryside Recreation Center
• Long Center
• Morningside Recreation Center
• North Greenwood Recreation Center
• Ross Norton
• Beach Recreation Center
• Moccasin Lake Nature Park

03

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

04

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?"

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Clearwater

Address 100 South Myrtle Avenue

Clearwater, Florida, 33756

Phone 727-562-4870

Option 1

Website http://www.myclearwater.com