LAKEWOOD DISCOVERY CENTER
Supervisor: Brian Underwood, Recreation Supervisor
Location: 1323 E. Iron Ave.
Telephone Number: 785-826-7335
Email: brian.underwood@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 campers through a variety of games, crafts, sports, hiking, & camping activities.
· Supervises campers & activities at all times.
· Guides campers to participate in activities.
· Provides positive reinforcement or other behavioral intervention as needed.
· Facilitates social interaction among all campers.
· Provides individual assistance as needed to promote campers’ general adjustment to camp and/or activities.
· Provides personal care for campers.
· Rides as passenger in the camp vehicle for pick-up & drop-off providing extra support & supervision for campers.
· Sets up activities & cleans after activities.
· Oversees equipment & ensures equipment functions properly.
· Organizes & stores camp supplies & equipment.
· Responsible for miscellaneous office duties.
· Administers basic first aid, if needed.
· Responds in emergency situations within scope of training.
· 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 desired.

Experience: 
· Work with city programs & youth desired.
· Experience in a school or camp setting preferred.

Desired Qualifications:
· Must be able to follow instructions.
· Must be a self-starter & be able to work productively.
· Must have excellent problem solving skills & demonstrate good judgement when completing job duties.
· Maintains a high standard of customer service.
· Maintains positive & cooperative working relationships.
· Works indoors/outdoors in changing environmental conditions; must be able to work in temperatures which often exceeds 90 degrees.
· Communicates well with patrons of various ages from diverse backgrounds.
· Demonstrates kindness to 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:
$11.00-13.00/hr. DOQ

Hours: 
· Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from May to August.
· Must be able to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays (i.e. Memorial Weekend, Fourth of July, Labor Day Weekend) & special events (i.e. Smoky Hill River Festival, private parties).

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