Summer Youth Program Site Director (Seasonal)

Salary: $13.65 HourlyLocation : PARKS AND RECREATION 102 Public Square ClarksvilleJob Type: SeasonalJob Number: 001698Department: Parks & RecreationOpening Date: 03/09/2026Closing Date: Continuous Description JOB SUMMARY:Under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Superintendent and the Summer Youth Program Coordinator, the Site Director plans and implements camp activities, oversees day-to-day operations, supervises and evaluates staff, and volunteers within the program for one Summer Youth Program site.***PLEASE NOTE: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF SPORTS OR RECREATION ACTIVITIES IS PREFERRED.*** Example of Duties JOB DUTIES: Monitors participants and Summer Youth Program Assistants to ensure adherence to standard and established safety policies, procedures, guidelines, and operating requirements. Plants and implements camp activities and/or field trips. Supervises day-to-day operations, develops weekly lesson plans, and communicates with parents and staff. Supervises and evaluates all staff and volunteers within the program. Maintains current and accurate records relative to all aspects of the site. Serves in a professional and courteous manner with the highest regard to the customer. Performs customer service duties such as greeting and providing information to guests and parents. Attends mandatory orientation meetings. Enforces all rules and maintains discipline at all times. Ensures site is safe for all and reports any issues to Parks and Recreation Superintendent and the Summer Youth Program Coordinator. Responsible for the cleanliness of the Summer Youth Program site. Janitorial and cleaning tasks will be required daily. Maintains and submits employee time sheets. Works with school site daily on equipment needed and handles all communication with the school site in a very professional manner. Completes Accident/Incident Reports on any issues that arise immediately. Plans activities that appeal to a variety of interests to the youth that attend the program. A variety of age-appropriate activities should be implemented each week. Effectively and professionally communicates with a large number of people including youth and parents/guardians. Maintains and cares for all equipment issued to the site. Coordinates the Summer Lunch Program for the assigned site. Ensures staff follows all established guidelines from the USDA Summer Food Service grant program. All other related activities assigned by Parks and Recreation Superintendent and the Summer Youth Program Coordinator. Typical Qualifications KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: Ability to work well with children. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to keep records and make simple reports. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Supplemental Information QUALIFICATIONS: Must be well organized. Must possess leadership skills. At least two months of experience working with children or young adults in a recreation, education, or related setting. At least three months of experience supervising employees in some capacity. Must be at least 18 years of age. Available to work the entire seven week summer program.JOB CONDITIONS: Lifting, usually 30 pounds or less. Exposure to outdoors and summer heat. Must be able to respond to situations quickly and accurately.Position is part-time for approximately seven weeks, late-May through mid-July. No sick leave or vacation time is accrued; no paid holidays.This is a temporary or seasonal position that does not qualify for benefits.01 This position requires you to be available Monday - Friday from the end of May through mid July. If selected, are you able to meet this requirement? Yes No 02 Briefly desribe your previous supervisory experience. 03 Briefly describe your experience working with children. 04 Are you at least 18 years of age? Yes No 05 Have you previously worked the Summer Youth Program, and if so, what position did you hold? 06 This position requires you to work outside, possibly in extreme weather conditions, If selected, can you meet this requirement? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-04-02