Special Program Coordinator (Summertime Fun Club / Summer Teen Pack) (20704314)

Under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor or Coordinator, plan, organize, implement, and evaluate the Summertime Fun Club or Summer Teen Pack program. Our Summer Camps serve Woodland by providing fun and safe activities for youth and teens in the community over the summer break.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OF SPECIAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR SUMMERTIME FUN CLUB/SUMMER TEEN PACK

The following are typical examples of duties associated with this job class. This list is not exhaustive or limiting:

• Monitor a group of participants in grades 1-6 or 6 through 9.
• Provide oversight of staff, including Activity Managers, Activity Leaders, and volunteers.
• Plan and coordinate staff training, special events, trips, and team-building activities,
• Direct arts and crafts activities, sports, games, drama, music, dance, and other activities as needed.
• Manage issues and discipline participants and staff when necessary.
• Enforce park rules and regulations.
• Follow city policies and procedures and complete other assigned duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in delivering recreation services, youth services, or a related field and working with youth and/or teens in organized, well-structured activities.

Knowledge of:

• Appropriate and engaging participation activities for grades 1 through 6 or 6 through 9.
• Emergency procedures, First Aid, and CPR. The Community Services Department offers a pre-summer certification class.

Skill to:

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Operate office equipment, including a personal computer.
• Apply First Aid/CPR methods and follow safety precautions related to assigned activities

Ability to:

• Maintain enthusiasm and high spirits while working with youth and teens
• Develop cooperative public relations with the community
• Remain calm in stressful situations
• Be consistent with enforcing rules and regulations
• Maintain authority and control over activities

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent. College coursework in Recreation, Child Development, Education, or a related field is preferred.

Certificates:

• A standard First Aid Certificate and Community Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate are required. Training opportunities are provided upon hiring.

SALARY SCHEDULE

$20.50-$21.50 (hourly, depending on qualifications)

APPLICATION PROCESS

The City of Woodland's Community Services Department is accepting employment applications.This recruitment is Open Until Filled with first review of applications scheduled for Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4pm.  Supplemental questionnaire must be submitted with application by final filing date to be considered.

LIMITED POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Applications must be submitted online or to the Woodland Community & Senior Center at 2001 East Street.

All these positions are temporary part-time. Temporary employees work no more than 130 hours per month AND 960 hours in a Fiscal Year.

The pay cycle is bi-weekly.  No other benefits compensations are provided except for worker's compensation coverage and sick leave.  Employees must contribute 1.45% of their salary to Medicare and 7.5% to a retirement plan under Federal Law.

THE ABILITY TO SPEAK AND UNDERSTAND SPANISH IS A DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION FOR ALL POSITIONS.

The City of Woodland hires only US Citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States.  The City of Woodland is an equal-opportunity employer.