Little Apple Day Camp Group Leader - Seasonal Educator II

(Seasonal, Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage: $16.00/hour

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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

Must be 18 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 II/Group Leader for Little Apple Day Camp/Sunset Zoo/Flint Hills Discovery Center. The Educator II/Group Leader will be responsible for working directly with youth campers, 5 – 11 years of age, or youth and adult program participants in a variety of arts, culture, and recreation programming. Educators will reflect the mission of 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. 

Job Duties 

• Programs all-day activities, including, but not limited to life sports, arts and crafts, games, music, STEAM, culture, environmental science, and outdoor recreational programs. 
• Provides supervision and direction to the youth and/or adults assigned to the group. 
• Assists Camp Directors, Curator of Education, and/or Education Supervisors in the development of programs that are safe, inclusive, age-appropriate, and fun.  
• Carries out the program activities. 
• Accompanies youth campers or program participants on field trips and visits to public recreational facilities. 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 adults from diverse backgrounds, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 
• Maintains open communication with program participants and parents of youth enrolled in education programs.  
• FHDC and Sunset Zoo require handling of animals and animal husbandry. 
• 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. 
• Experience working with school-age children or school-age youth. 
• Selected candidate(s) may be required to pass a KDHE and/or KBI background check. 
• Selected candidate(s) may be required to pass a TB test.  
• Must be 18 years or older. 

Preferred Knowledge & Skills 

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Recreation, related field, or experience that is necessary to achieve certification as a childcare facility director. 
• One year of college education, or Fifteen (15) hours of college credit in an animal/wildlife, environmental/conservation, natural resources, education, psychology, or sociology related courses. - Some training may be provided.  
• Experience with special needs campers. 
• CPR/First Aid Certification (Can be provided through Parks & Recreation). 

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.