Recreation Assistant I (Camp Counselor, Preschool Camp Counselor, Sport Assistant) jobs in United States
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NEOGOV · 9 hours ago

Recreation Assistant I (Camp Counselor, Preschool Camp Counselor, Sport Assistant)

The City of Pacific Grove is seeking part-time employees to assist with summer camp programs and recreational activities. The role involves providing leadership and guidance to children aged 3-12 in various recreational settings, including camps and sports activities.

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Responsibilities

Assists the recreation staff with a variety of basic tasks; duties will vary according to job assignment
Assists in setting up and maintaining recreation facilities for events and scheduled programs
Assists with organizing recreation activities and learns to maintain discipline at recreation facilities
Learns to instruct various arts, crafts, games, and sports, and learns the rules and techniques
Assists with routine attendance and participant records; checks in and checks out recreation and athletic equipment, games and toys, etc
Assists in the enforcement of rules, regulations, and safety precautions for municipal facilities
Recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries
Maintains recreation facilities and equipment in clean and safe condition, and in compliance with City policies, procedures, and regulations
Provides information, instructions, and assistance to the public within scope of authority and training; assists customers with requests, program participation, applications, and other documents
Supports the relationship between the City of Pacific Grove and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualification

Customer serviceWorking with youthFirst Aid CertificationCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Be able to work the entire summer program (June 1 up to July 24 depending on assignment) and the hours required by the position and programs
Be able to attend a full day of New Hire Orientation and training scheduled for June 1 - 5, 2026
Be able to attend in-service training sessions and weekly meetings
Have reliable transportation to and from work
Be 16 years of age or older
For those under 18, must be able to obtain a valid work permit through their school
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen prior to hire
Successfully pass a Department of Justice fingerprint background screen prior to hire
Possess the ability to meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public and to solve minor disciplinary problems that may arise

Preferred

One year of customer service experience and/or previous experience working with youth preferred

Benefits

The City of Pacific Grove does not participate in Social Security.
An employee in this part-time classification will contribute up to 7.50% of his/her pay into a 457 deferred compensation plan.
Part-time employees must contribute 7.5% of base pay to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS).
The City does not participate in Social Security except for the mandatory Medicare Program.

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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