Program Leader

Description

Job Summary

Youth Summer Camp Counselor

Responsible for supervising and engaging youth in daily camp activities, ensuring a safe, positive, and inclusive environment. Leads games, crafts, outdoor adventures, and group programs while modeling respectful behavior and supporting campers’ social and emotional development. Communicates effectively with parents and staff, assists with behavior management, and helps maintain camp schedules and safety procedures.

Sports/Athletic Program Leader 

Supports the delivery of sports-focused programming by leading drills, skill-building activities, and team competitions for youth participants. Ensures proper use of equipment, demonstrates safe athletic techniques, and fosters teamwork and sportsmanship. Assists with set-up and clean-up of athletic areas, monitors participant safety, and provides positive coaching and encouragement throughout sessions.

Community Program Leader

Facilitates a variety of educational, recreational, and enrichment activities for children and teens in after-school, weekend, or seasonal programs. Maintains a safe, structured, and welcoming environment while guiding participants through scheduled activities. Assists with planning, behavior support, and program logistics, and serves as a positive role model who promotes learning, engagement, and community values.

Major Essential Duties

• Provide active supervision and guidance to children and teens while facilitating daily activities, ensuring a safe, supportive, and engaging environment. Serve as a positive role model and promote respectful behavior, teamwork, and inclusivity across all program settings.

• Assist with preparing, organizing, and leading structured activities—such as games, sports drills, enrichment projects, or group programs—while adapting instruction to participant needs, maintaining safety standards, and supporting overall program goals.

Minor Essential Duties

• Assist with daily setup and cleanup of activity spaces, help maintain equipment and supplies, follow schedules, and support smooth transitions throughout the program day.
• Maintain professional, clear communication; support basic behavior management; and contribute to a positive program culture by collaborating with coworkers and providing courteous interaction with families and participants.

Relationships

• The Seasonal Programming Leader’s works within the Parks and Recreation Department, under the direct supervision of the Parks and Recreation Program Planners.