KIDCO Senior Recreation Worker (NON PERMANENT) Summer Season

Posting Close Date: 

Applicants must submit their completed application by 02-08-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST

Application and Special Instructions

This is a non-permanent position that will work on an intermittent or seasonal basis.
Individuals in this classification may not exceed 1,300 hours in a 12-month period.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certification must be obtained
within 90 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment in this
position.

INTERVIEW INFORMATION: Highest scoring applicants will be invited to attend an in-person interview to be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and/or Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

ABOUT THIS JOB

Position Specific Summary

The KIDCO Senior Recreation Worker position at the City of Tucson's Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for planning activities and providing oversight of participants, ensuring a fun and engaging experience in a safe environment, and delivering excellent customer service.

Work is performed under the supervision of the KIDCO Recreation Program Coordinator. This position leads and instructs the daily operational work of KIDCO personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains constant and appropriate communication with participants' parents or guardians, school personnel, and all recreation staff. Interacts with the public in a positive and helpful manner to provide excellent customer service and foster community relationships.
• Guides by directing and facilitating program activities with a focus on safety, discipline, and participant engagement. Oversees operations and activities, creating programs that are fun and safe for everyone involved.
• Ensures the safety of program participants by adhering to departmental policies and procedures and properly reporting accidents and hazardous conditions immediately.
• Facilitates programs durning evening and weekends to accommodate participant schedules, ensuring availability outside standard business hours. Adapts to changing schedules throughout the various seasons.
• Prepares, cleans, and maintains designated areas to support recreational activities and ensures a safe and organized environment. Maintains site cleanliness and equipment, adhering to all policies.
• Supports department-wide events as needed.
• Maintains files, records, and attendance of participants.
• Documents and reports incidents involving participants and submits records to the Coordinator.
• Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

This posting is specific to summer hours, which can vary from 7:15 am to 6:00 pm.

Job sites are located at various facilities throughout the City of Tucson.

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
Some high school

Work Experience:
Under one (1) year of directly related experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver's License.
Previous experience in a recreational setting.
Experience working with up to 20 participants aged 5-11 and providing a safe
and fun environment for participants.
Experience with leading staff members.

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

J3313 - Senior Recreation Worker (NonPerm)

To view the full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands click https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent.

Compensation Grade

G1010

Hourly Range

$16.50 - 24.75 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Position Type

Intermittent Non-Permanent (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Part time

Department

Parks and Recreation

Department Link

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation

Background Check:  This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.  The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.

ABOUT US

Benefits: The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.

Citizenship: The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.

City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status.  If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).  Click for more information from ACRD about employment discrimination and how to file a complaint with ACRD 

The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 520-791-2619.   

Recruiter Name

Erin Gallego (47711)

Recruiter Email

[email protected]

For Human Resources general questions please contact 520-791-4241.