Recreation Leader, Community Enrichment Program (Part-time)

City of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Job summary

The City of Pittsburgh is seeking someone to support after-school programs focusing on educational, physical, and leisure activities. This role involves planning, monitoring, and evaluating programs, ensuring effective communication with parents and community organizations.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old, a resident of Pittsburgh, and possess PA Child Abuse History and FBI clearances. This is a non-union position with a pay rate of $16.39 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
• No experience required, but art and education experience preferred.
• Clearances for PA Child Abuse History and FBI Criminal History required.

Responsibilities

• Support art and enrichment classes in Community Enrichment programs.
• Communicate program activities effectively to stakeholders.
• Assist in daily setup and breakdown of youth outreach programs.

Skills

Art and education experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Sensitivity and awareness

Education

None required

Job description

Position Summary

This position has a focus on staffing after‑school programs daily between the hours of 3:00 PM‑7:00 PM during the school year, with the potential to assist with a variety of additional festivals and programs. It assists in planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the programs of the CitiParks Community Enrichment Team by coordinating recreational activities while articulating and enforcing City policies and procedures. Programming includes, but is not limited to, educational, physical, and leisure activities, organized sports, games, non‑physical activities, music, fine arts, and crafts.

The successful candidate must incorporate community issues, concerns, and needs, physical and human resources, while implementing the City’s/Center’s plan. The individual must possess the sensitivity, awareness, and skills associated with working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

Department

Parks and Recreation

Posting Type

Announcement

Salary

$16.39 per hour.

Union

None, this is a non‑union position.

Civil Service Classification

Exempt

Requirements

• Applicants must submit a complete application, including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable), and completed supplemental questions.
• Applicants must be City of Pittsburgh residents at the time of application and must remain a resident throughout employment.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
• PA Child Abuse History Certification Clearances are required prior to appointment.
• FBI Criminal History Background Check is required prior to appointment.

NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre‑employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver’s license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation, as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered.

Qualifying Requirements

• WORK EXPERIENCE: None required. Art and education experience preferred.
• EDUCATION/TRAINING: None required for this position.
• EQUIVALENCY: None permitted for this position. Therefore, no education/training and/or work experience may be substituted toward the qualifying requirements listed above.

Civil Service Examinations

• Written: None required for this position.
• Performance: None required for this position.
• Medical: Required.

Position Duties

• Provides support for art and enrichment classes in a variety of Community Enrichment programs and settings, including school year grant based elementary after school programs, K‑5 summer CitiCamps, the Citiparks Roving Art Cart "Arts in the Parks" program and community settings.
• Works individually and in group and team settings for program success.
• Takes a leadership role to ensure the successful on‑site coordination of Community Enrichment programs.
• Communicates program activities, outcomes, and programs effectively to parents, administrators and community organizations throughout the City of Pittsburgh.
• Assists with the preparation of daily program materials and understanding materials inventories.
• Assists in the daily setup and breakdown of youth outreach programs.
• Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.