About the Department

The City of Valdez is hiring a Summer Fun Program Leader.

Under the supervision of the Recreation Coordinator and/or Day Camp Director, this position will assist to coordinate, supervisor, plan, and implement the daily operations of the summer day camp program. This position may supervise Recreation Staff I, II, II, or IV and program participants.

This is a non-benefited, temporary position to work more than 30 hours per week for a specified season. This position will work various hours per week, to include mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. Anticipated start date is late May.

Position is open until filled, review of applications begins April 29, 2026.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Work environment is varied depending on facility, venue and program; indoor and outdoor year round.
• Possibility of working in inclement weather.
• Physical ability to participate in activities; run, climb, swim, lift or support the weight of children.

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Supervisory experience in a recreation setting desired. 
• Obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR/AED certification within the first month of work (training provided).
• Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License. Must be willing to submit to driving history background screen.
• Experience based on industry best practices and standard for any instructional work. 
• One year of experience related to working with youth in a recreation setting is preferred.

Position Duties

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Provide customer service to program participants.
• Supervise and monitor program participants to ensure well-being, health and safety.
• Interact with and create a fun environment for program participants.
• Research, develop, organize and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities which promote development and progression of skills among participants.
• Ability to adapt instructions for participants with special conditions or physical limitations. 
• Supervise, monitor
• Transport participants in a City vehicle to off-site locations as needed.
• Assists with program record keeping, including confidential participant records.
• Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions, and intervenes when necessary.
• Responds to emergency situations as required and maintains accurate reporting. 
• Works as a team member; maintains a cooperative attitude with employees, staff and supervisors.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service trainings, as required.
• Communicates with participants, parents, staff and supervisors using a variety of methods.
• Assists in the supervision of program staff and provides direction in the absence of the Recreation Coordinator and/or Day Camp Director.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for all participants.
• Enforces Rules of Conduct and monitors follow through of suspension or ejections and forwards information to supervisor.
• May perform general cleaning and light maintenance as needed.
• Must comply with City and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Supervises Recreation Staff I, II, III, or IV. 

Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics:

• Possess good working knowledge of recreation programs, including planning, instruction and operations.
• Should be highly motivated, upbeat, engaged and enjoy working with youth.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively with various age groups.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to follow instructions and policies; both written and verbal
• Ability to act as a role model to participants during activities and trips (cleanliness, punctuality and sportsmanship).