Summer Discovery Enrichment Coordinator - Summer Seasonal (General Services Department)

Full Job Description

Requirements

• Facilitate daily enrichment blocks such as group games, sports, team challenges, and recreational activities that align with program goals

• Create an inclusive, supportive, and safe environment for youth during all enrichment sessions
• Manage large groups of youth and work with camp staff to maintaining positive behavior and engagement
• Collaborate with Day Camp Director to ensure smooth transitions between enrichment activities
• Assist with program routines including arrival, dismissal, and movement between activities
• Adapt games and activities to meet the interests and energy levels of youth
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and activity spaces in an organized and safe manner
• Ensure consistent attendance, punctuality, and clear communication with site leadership
• Participate in all mandatory training and planning sessions
• Support overall site culture by modeling professionalism, teamwork, and youth-centered engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field.
• Michigan Certified Teacher
• One (1) year of experience in conducting organized recreational activities or in some athletic or related activity.

Equivalency

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working with youth in recreation, after-school programs, summer camps, athletics, or related settings
• Strong group-management and youth-engagement skills
• Ability to independently lead structured activities for large groups
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and professionalism
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Teachers and site staff
• Reliable transportation and ability to work at multiple locations if needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in coaching, recreation leadership, camp counseling, or group facilitation
• Familiarity with youth development principles and SEL practices
• Ability to design engaging physical activities, team-building routines, or game rotations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Training

• Training Schedule: June 22 – August 14 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Additional Information

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of rules and equipment for the more common group games.
• Knowledge of purposes and goals of organized recreation work.
• Knowledge of first aid methods.

Skills:

• Skill in administering first aid.
• Skill in physical agility.

Abilities:

• Ability to organize, teach and lead groups in various forms of directed recreational activities.
• Ability to display understanding of and appropriate responses to childhood behavior.
• Ability to administer first aid.
• Ability to interact effectively with the public and children with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to display initiative and resourcefulness in promoting interest in recreational activities.

Core Competencies

• Youth Engagement & Activity Leadership: Able to lead fun, structured, and safe group activities
• Safety & Risk Awareness: Maintains safe play environments and actively manages risk during physical activities
• Collaborative Communication: Works closely with site leadership, and other staff to support smooth programming
• Adaptability & Creativity: Adjusts activities based on youth needs, space constraints, and program schedules
• Positive Culture Building: Helps create an encouraging, welcoming climate that supports youth enjoyment and growth

Work Environment:

This is a Temporary Administrative Special Services (TASS) position. This Appointment Term is based on availability of grant funds.

This is a grant-funded position. The continuation of this role depends on the availability of ongoing funding.

Employment beyond the current grant period is not guaranteed and will be based on the renewal of funding.

Employees who hold Special Service titles are only eligible for Benefits after working 1,440 hours in a fiscal year.

Special veterans' preference (up to 15 points) and domicile credits (15 points) may be given to eligible candidates who are successful on the oral appraisal.

This class is designated as a Special Service class to be administered under the provisions of Chapter 13 of Detroit City Code.

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class.

Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position.

The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.