Little Apple Day Camp Assistant Group Leader - Seasonal Educator I

(Seasonal, Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage: $13.00/hour

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Shift/Workdays and Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30AM - 5:30PM

Must be 16 years or older

How to Apply: Using the “apply” button on this page, please complete the required online application. For general questions about the position, contact Parks and Recreation at 785-587-2757.     

Job Summary 

The City of Manhattan is accepting applications for an Educator I/Assistant Group Leader for Little Apple Day Camp/Sunset Zoo/Flint Hills Discovery Center. The Educator I Assistant Group Leader will be responsible for working directly with the youth campers 5 – 11 years of age, or youth and adult program participants. Educators will reflect the mission for the Parks & Recreation Department, and uphold each specific division’s mission of continuing education in their respective fields. The selected candidate(s) must be able to attend all in-service training sessions. 

The position includes fulltime, daytime hours (7:30am-5:30pm), Monday-Friday during both the school year and/or summer camp timeframe. Educator II duties run from [selected timeframe based on position], but pre-session trainings may be required prior to session start dates. 

Job Duties 

• Works directly campers, and both youth and adult program participants.  
• Implements and directs all daily activities which includes life sports, arts and crafts, games, musical, and outdoor recreational programs. 
• Leads quality informal education programs on a variety of topics for youth and/or adult audiences.  
• Assists Educator II’s, Camp Directors, Curator of Education, and Education Supervisors in the development of programs that are safe, inclusive, age-appropriate, and fun.  
• Accompanies campers on field trips and visits to public recreational facilities. 
• Provides supervision and guidance to a group of children or youth under the direction of a group leader. 
• Carries out the program activities. 
• Safely operates motor vehicles to pick up and transport program participants to and from programs, field trips and other daily activities.  
• Maintain independence and flexibility in program delivery to account for changing conditions and participant needs.  
• Fosters positive, healthy relationships with children and youth. 
• Maintains open communication with program participants and parents of participants enrolled in education programs.  
• Performs minor first aid for injuries that may occur during education programs.  
• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Knowledge, Skills & Additional Qualifications 

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent. 
• Work or volunteer experience with school age children. 
• CPR/First Aid Certification (Can be obtained through Parks & Recreation). 
• Selected candidate(s) may be required to pass a KBI background check. 
• Must be 16 years or older. 

Preferred Knowledge & Skills 

• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification. 

Other Information 

• This is not a KPERS covered position. 
• Applicants must pass drug test. 
• The Seasonal Educator position can be an ongoing position with available hours year-round, including occasional nights and weekends. For a breakdown of work schedules by location see below: 
• Sunset Zoo - Summer Adventure Camp work includes full-time, daytime hours (7:30 am – 5:30 pm) Monday through Friday for 6 weeks, and must be available and able to work a minimum of 2 weekday afternoons from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM 
• Little Apple Day Camp - Runs May-August, (7:30 am – 5:30 pm) Monday through Friday, for 11 weeks.  
• Flint Hills Discover Center - One weekday evening from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM; and two weekday mornings from 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM, as well as a minimum of two weekends each month; from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM 
• Eisenhower Recreation Center - Various Programming

The City of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and believe the best workplaces bring together employees with diverse skill sets, backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve common goals. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any basis protected by law.