Temporary Recreation Leader II – Out of School Time Position

About the Role

The Temporary Recreation Leader II performs technical recreation work for the City of Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities. The leader assists, plans, leads, instructs and guides youth ages 5‑17 in a wide range of activities—including arts and crafts, sports, games, music, drama, cooking, STEAM, social‑emotional learning, physical fitness, health and wellness, and field trips—at an Out‑of‑School‑Time (OST) program, after‑school site, and/or summer camp.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and facilitate sports, recreation, leisure‑based, drama, music, dancing, and arts‑and‑crafts programs to ensure a variety of activities are available.
• Follow Recreation Services Workplace Expectations and all safety precautions and guidelines for programs and activities.
• Supervise program participants at all times, creating a positive, nurturing, inclusive, and safe environment.
• Prepare sites for activities: open the site, set up equipment and materials, enforce rules, maintain order, and secure the site after use.
• Complete reports, documentation, and other paperwork in compliance with department policies and procedures.
• Communicate professionally (written and verbal) with customers and OST families.
• Participate in staff meetings, in‑service training sessions, and workshops.
• Perform related work as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Two (2) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Current First Aid training.
• Physical ability to lift 5–20 lb., stand and/or walk throughout the day, and climb steps.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in working with youth ages 5‑17.
• Ability to independently lead youth in recreational and cultural activities such as art and crafts, sports, games, music, drama, cooking, physical fitness, performing arts, mindfulness, swimming, water play, STEAM, and field trips.
• Background working with vulnerable youth.
• Experience working independently and as part of a team, including collaboration with schools, therapeutic recreation, youth sports programs, or other community services.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Schedule

During the school year, work Monday‑Friday, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. In the summer, up to 30 hours per week with shifts between 7 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required for meetings, training, special events, or planning.