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SALINA FIELDHOUSE
SUMMER CAMP
Supervisor: Travis Scheele, Recreation Superintendent
Location: 140 N. 5^th St, Salina, KS 67401
Telephone Number: 785-833-2260
Email: travis.scheele@salina.org 

RECREATION ASSISTANT I
(16 years of age or older)
This classification is the entry level of the recreation series working under immediate supervision.

Duties:
· Provides leadership & guidance to all participants through a variety of games, crafts, sports, hiking, & camping activities.
· Meets & greets participants & provides information about programs.
· Responsible for overseeing activities & monitoring participants.
· Assists with the supervision of individual programs, team sports, & activities.
· Explains the rules of the activities & instructs participants at a variety of skill levels.
· Supervises participants & activities at all times.
· Guides participants to partake in all activities.
· Provides positive reinforcement or other behavioral intervention, as needed.
· Facilitates social interaction among all participants.
· Provides individual assistance as needed to promote participants' general adjustment to camp and/or activities.
· Provides personal care for participants.
· Rides as passenger in the designated vehicle for pick-up & drop-off, providing extra support & supervision for participants.
· Sets-up activities & cleans after activities.
· Ensures that the right equipment & supplies are on hand for all activities.
· Oversees equipment & makes sure equipment functions properly.
· Organizes & stores supplies & equipment.
· Responsible for miscellaneous office duties.
· Administers basic first aid, if needed.
· Responds in emergency situations within scope of training.
· Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:
· Eighth grade graduate.
· CPR & First Aid certifications required.

Experience:
· Previous work in a school or camp setting preferred.

Desired Qualifications:
· Must be able to follow instructions.
· Maintains a high standard of customer service.
· Maintains positive & cooperative working relationships.
· Communicates well with staff & patrons of various ages from diverse backgrounds.
· Demonstrates kindness to staff & patrons & presents professional attitude at all times.
· Must be able to communicate verbally & in writing.

Requirements:
· Sixteen (16) year olds will work in a non-driving capacity.
· Seventeen (17) year olds must possess a valid driver's license to operate utility vehicles & golf carts on city property & non-public access passageways.
· Performs all job tasks according to rules & guidelines of Salina Parks & Recreations' safety program & weather alert procedures.
· Must have reliable transportation to-and-from work.
· Must be available to work shifts.
· Must attend required trainings & meetings.
· Required to review posted event calendars.
· Must follow scheduling protocols & be able to obtain weekly work schedule.
· Must follow time & attendance guidelines; must adhere to payroll requirements.
· Must respond in a timely manner to all forms of communication regarding City of Salina employment by way of phone calls, emails, texts, etc.
· Must be able to lift 10-40 pounds frequently.

Pay:
$12.73-14.73/hr. DOQ

RECREATION ASSISTANT II
(18 years of age or older)
This classification is mid-level in the recreation series working under general supervision.

Duties:
· Responsible to fulfill the duties of the Recreation Assistant I position, as needed.
· Drives to & from events in the absence of the Recreation Assistant III.
· Provides leadership & guidance to all participants through a variety of games, crafts, sports, hiking, & camping activities.
· Meets & greets participants & provides information about programs.
· Responsible for overseeing activities & monitoring participants.
· Assists with the supervision of individual programs, team sports, & activities.
· Explains the rules of the activities & instructs participants at a variety of skill levels.
· Supervises participants & activities at all times.
· Guides participants to partake in all activities.
· Provides positive reinforcement or other behavioral intervention, as needed.
· Facilitates social interaction among all participants.
· Provides individual assistance as needed to promote participants' general adjustment to camp and/or activities.
· Provides personal care for participants.
· Rides as passenger in the designated vehicle for pick-up & drop-off, providing extra support & supervision for participants.
· Sets-up activities & cleans after activities.
· Ensures that the right equipment & supplies are on hand for all activities.
· Oversees equipment & makes sure equipment functions properly.
· Organizes & stores supplies & equipment.
· Responsible for miscellaneous office duties.
· Administers basic first aid, if needed.
· Responds in emergency situations within scope of training.
· Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:
· High school diploma or G.E.D.
· CPR & First Aid certifications required  

Experience:
· Employed for one (1) year in Recreation Assistant I position or demonstrated experience and/or skills to advance to Recreation Assistant II.
· Two (2) years’ work with youth.
· Supervisory experience preferred.
· Advanced work with youth is desired.

Desired Qualifications:
· Must be able to follow instructions.
· Maintains a high standard of customer service.
· Maintains positive & cooperative working relationships.
· Communicates well with staff & patrons of various ages from diverse backgrounds.
· Demonstrates kindness to staff & patrons & presents professional attitude at all times.
· Must be able to communicate verbally & in writing.

Requirements:
· Must possess a valid driver's license.
· Performs all job tasks according to rules & guidelines of Salina Parks & Recreations' safety program & weather alert procedures.
· Must have reliable transportation to-and-from work.
· Must be available to work shifts.
· Must attend required trainings & meetings.
· Required to review posted event calendars.
· Must follow scheduling protocols & be able to obtain weekly work schedule.
· Must follow time & attendance guidelines; must adhere to payroll requirements.
· Must respond in a timely manner to all forms of communication regarding City of Salina employment by way of phone calls, emails, texts, etc.
· Must be able to lift 10-40 pounds frequently.

Pay: 
$14.04-16.04/hr.  DOQ

RECREATION ASSISTANT III
(18 years of age or older)
This classification is the highest level in the recreation series working under general supervision.

Duties:
· Supervises volunteers & Recreation Assistant I & II staff in the absence of the Recreation Supervisor.
· Works in coordination with the Recreation Supervisor to develop Fieldhouse Summer Camp's program.
· Coordinates with Recreation Supervisor to hire, train, mentor & supervise camp staff.
· Plans, schedules & attends activities & programs for a 9 week summer camp for children 6-11 years of age.
· Ensures efficient scheduling to maintain required staff/child ratios.
· Coordinates special events & field trips.
· Organizes weekly lesson plans.
· Assists with staff evaluations & trainings.
· Ensures that the physical facilities are safe & that supervision is adequate.
· Schedules & documents regular staff meetings, if needed.
· Administers basic first aid, if needed.
· Responds in emergency situations within scope of training.
· Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:
· High school diploma or G.E.D.
· Bachelor's degree in Pre-School and/or Elementary Education preferred.
· Training and/or courses in elementary education or early childhood development, desired.
· CPR & First Aid certifications required. 

Advanced Preparation:
· Meets with Recreation Supervisor to review & refine lesson plans.
· 9 week lesson plan will be required.

Experience:
· Employed for two (2) years in Recreation Assistant II position or demonstrated experience and/or skills to advance to Recreation Assistant III.
· Three (3) years working with youth.
· Supervisory experience required.
· Advanced work with youth is highly desirable.

Desired Qualifications:
· Must be able to follow instructions.
· Maintains a high standard of customer service.
· Maintains positive & cooperative working relationships.
· Communicates well with staff & patrons of various ages from diverse backgrounds.
· Demonstrates kindness to staff & patrons & presents professional attitude at all times.
· Must be able to communicate verbally & in writing.

Requirements:
· Must possess a valid driver's license.
· Performs all job tasks according to rules & guidelines of Salina Parks & Recreations' safety program & weather alert procedures.
· Must have reliable transportation to-and-from work.
· Must be available to work shifts.
· Must attend required trainings & meetings.
· Required to review posted event calendars.
· Must follow scheduling protocols & be able to obtain weekly work schedule.
· Must follow time & attendance guidelines.
· Must adhere to payroll requirements.
· Must respond in a timely manner to all forms of communication regarding City of Salina employment by way of phone calls, emails, texts, etc.
· Must be able to lift 10-40 pounds frequently.

Pay:
· $15.48-17.48/hr. DOQ

Hours: 
· Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for 9 weeks during the summer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace: We consider applicants for all jobs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status.  Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department at 785-309-5710.

TH 01/22/2026