Recreation Leader - Before/After School Program

City of Longview, WA; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Longview is seeking seasonal, part-time staff for the Before & After School program for 2026-2027. You will lead 20-30 children in grades K-5 through group activities, escort between activities, assist site leaders, monitor behavior, and provide feedback to parents. Hours per week: 25-40 (Mon-Fri).

A pre-employment background check will be conducted. Longview Parks & Recreation staff are encouraged to grow professionally in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is a plus.
• Knowledge of games and team-building activities is preferred.
• Experience leading activities and supervising groups is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Lead 20-30 children in grades K-5 through group activities.
• Escort children between activities and assist site leaders.
• Lead activities and monitor children’s behavior and performance.
• Motivate children and provide feedback to parents and children.

Skills

Games

Team building

Arts & crafts

Job description

This position is employed only seasonally and/or part-time during the year with the City of Longview. A variety of duties and tasks may be assigned. Refer to the internal department for a specific duties listing.

Before & After School 2026-2027 Positions Now Open!

It is Longview Parks & Recreation's goal to provide a quality and safe environment for all participants, parents, and staff. Although you will be given a general job description, it is not an exhaustive list of the job duties you will be expected to perform and the attitude you will be expected to present. You should always be prepared and willing to respond to the unexpected.

Longview Parks & Recreation prides itself in challenging its employees to grow as individual's while gaining professional experience.

A pre-employment background check will be conducted.

The City of Longview is an equal opportunity employer

Position Overview:

Responsible for, but not limited to, leading 20-30 children grades K-5th through group activities. Assist in all aspects of the before and after school program - escort children between activities, assist site leaders, lead activities, monitor behavior and performance, motivate children, and provide feedback to parents and children. Hours per week: 25-40 (Monday-Friday)

Qualifications and Skills

Knowledge of games, team building activities, and arts & crafts is preferred.