Seasonal Camp Lead - Dalworth Recreation Center - Summer 2026
City of Grand Prairie · Grand Prairie, TX · 2 mo ago
ManagementTemporary
Essential Job Functions
- Mature, enthusiastic, imaginative, energetic, creative, and possess strong leadership skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a TEAM environment.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, organization, and mediation skills.
- Ability to motivate and maintain a positive atmosphere, and if necessary, use positive disciplinary techniques.
- Working knowledge of company safety protocols and ability to administer minor medical care.
- Leadership, alertness, and patience.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to last minute changes.
- Physical stamina and ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to withstand working outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
- Able to lift, pull, push or drag up to 60 pounds of equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Requires a High School diploma or GED and one year of recreation experience.
- Experience: Working and supervising children in a recreation or camp environments preferred and cash handling a plus.
- Certification: Current Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid with AED certification or ability to attend training upon employment offer.
- License: A valid Texas Class C drivers license required.
Benefits
- PARS - Public Agency Retirement System: the employee contributes 6.2% each paycheck to this retirement system and the city provides 1.3%.
- Part time or seasonal employees are not eligible for any paid leave or other benefits.
- Part time or seasonal employees are limited to working only 1,000 hours per 12-month period, unless the seasonal is project based for a specific period of time which is typically less than 12-months.