Playground Aide

Salary : $18,720.00 Annually Location : York, PA Job Type: Seasonal Job Number: Aide2026 Department: Recreation Opening Date: 03/05/2026 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: NAFF Core Values of Mayor Walker's Administration Staff must exemplify and promote the following organizational values throughout all city operations: Transparency: Commit to open communication and accountability in every decision and action. Collaboration: Foster partnerships across departments and with the community to achieve shared goals. Communication: Ensure information flows effectively across all levels of government and to the public. Employee Engagement: Empower and support employees through recognition, inclusion, and professional development. Great Customer Service: Deliver timely, respectful, and high-quality service to all residents, businesses, and visitors. Professionalism: Demonstrate integrity, competence, and respect in all internal and external interactions Position Summary The purpose of this position is to provide supervision and instruction for children participating in summer playground program. This is accomplished by assisting in instructing and supervising playground participants. Assisting with the evaluation of the program camp participants and; maintaining open communication with the Playground Director; implementing a system of recordkeeping for attendance and activity fees; evaluating camp participants and jointly developing improvement plans when necessary; attending and participating in orientation and training for the summer playground program; assisting in developing effective program plans, including games, crafts, field trips, and special events for Summer Playground Program in consultation with the Playground Director; assisting with implementation of lunch program; assisting in ensuring that equipment and facilities are safely and properly prepared and maintained for use by program participants. Other duties include instructing children and participating in physical and mental challenges, arts, and crafts projects; providing educational development opportunities, such as physical exercise, providing a safe atmosphere, promoting imagination and play, and developing and improving social skills; and assisting in providing nutritional opportunities through lunch program. Essential Functions Assists in providing organized and structured play by coordinating and participating in active and sedentary games; requesting and maintaining recreational equipment to ensure campers can participate in organized and structured play; providing and participating in board games, physical games, arts, and crafts that promote physical and mental stimulation; providing educational activities that promote creativity; organizing and participating in various sporting activities, such as basketball, kickball, and group competition; and supervising camp participants. Assists in providing field trips and educational opportunities by providing supervision to youth to ensure safe environment; instructing and assisting youth as they engage in field trip experience; accounting for any activity fees; monitoring transportation and field trip schedule in communication with Program Coordinator; promoting camper involvement in the overall experience; and evaluating field trip experience and communicating with Playground Director. Other duties assigned by Playground Director or Recreation Specialist. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities MUST BE AT LEAST 16 YEARS OLD as of the posting date 3/5/26. Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License or reliable transportation. Hiring Prerequisites: Drug screening testing with negative results Background Report You must provide the following before you can start employment: PA Child Abuse History Clearance PA State Police Criminal Record History Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint-based Background Check You can apply for all three (3) from this link: Any one 18 or older must provide a Mandated Reporter Certificate. You can receive your certificate Free from this link: The City of York is proud to be an equal opportunity employer supporting workplace diversity. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement The City of York provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, familial status, status as a covered veteran, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. 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City of York Benefits Overview The City of York offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of employees and their families. Highlights include: Medical Coverage Capital Blue Cross PPO plan with low copays and full coverage for preventive care Prescription drug coverage through TrueRX, plus optional Rx'nGo savings program Dental & Vision Delta Dental plans: Enhanced and Basic options with orthodontia coverage Vision Benefits of America (VBA): Exams, lenses, frames, and contact lens allowance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses Life & Disability Insurance City-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Optional supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and short-term disability coverage Retirement Savings 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan through Conrad Siegel for long-term financial planning City of York Pension Program Additional Perks OSS Health Company Direct Program for orthopedic care Voluntary ancillary benefits through Colonial Life Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Wellspan Health Wellness Committee programming and activities throughout the year Learning and development opportunities Eligibility: Full-time employees; coverage begins the first of the month following hire. 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Created: 2026-03-07