Sandy Recreation Center Youth Camp Counselor I

Sandy City; Center (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Sandy City is seeking a part-time Recreation Center – Youth Programs coordinator to organize and supervise youth activities under the Recreation Coordinator for Youth Programs.

The role requires strong communication, English literacy, and the ability to work with participants, staff and the public; CPR/First Aid is preferred. Applicant must be at least 16 years old. Starting salary ranges from $13.42 to $21.47 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in recreation, camps, or related programs preferred.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Knowledge of games, sports, recreation activities, arts and crafts, storytelling and music.
• Good English usage, spelling and vocabulary; able to communicate effectively with participants, staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and supervises youth programs and participants.
• Care and proper use of materials, equipment and money; maintain safety and order.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Public interaction

Education

Minimum age 16

Job description

02/32/2027

Summary

Under the general supervision of the Recreation Coordinator-Youth Programs, organizes and supervises youth programs and participants.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. Department will begin reviewing applications on October 13, 2026. Position may close at any time after this date. Applications will continue to be accepted as long as the position remains open on the website.

STARTING SALARY: $13.42 - $21.47/Hour

STATUS: Part-time (non-benefitted, less than 29 hours per week)

DEPARTMENT: Sandy Recreation Center - Parks and Recreation

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Experience in job related activities, including working with recreation, camps, or related programs preferred; must be at least 16 years of age. CPR and First Aid certification preferred. Knowledge of games, sports, recreation, activities, arts and crafts, storytelling and music; correct English usage, spelling and vocabulary. Great responsibility for the care, condition and use of materials, equipment, money, tools, etc. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants, employees, staff and the public; contacts requiring tact and judgment to avoid friction and obtain desired result; outside contact with public presenting information. English literacy skills to care for children and respond to emergencies. Regular use of a copy machine and telephone; occasional use of a personal computer. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Note

Sandy City will provide reasonable accommodations for any applicant during the examination and selection process. Sandy City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, protected veteran's status or other classes protected by applicable federal, state and local employment law. The City encourages applicants with all and varying language abilities, the city will accept applications and resumes in other languages but, to be properly processed, applications and resumes must be accompanied by an application and resume in English to assist City employees who are English speaking only. In addition, it is the City's policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. If you have special needs or questions, please call 801-568-7151. Sandy City is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must pass drug test before hire. If the position is a step position, it may be filled at any step. Additionally, applicants for posted positions may be eligible for job offers into related positions.

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