Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02
United States Army Installation Management Command
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Youth Activities Specialist
City of El Paso
RECREATION CENTERS
Location
El Paso, Texas, 79901
Salary
$37,592.88 - $54,133.75
per year
Type
Full Time
More Other jobs →Closes
January 21, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This part-time role involves leading fun recreational activities for kids and groups in settings like summer camps, after-school programs, and playgrounds at El Paso recreation centers.
The specialist ensures everyone's safety, manages equipment, handles basic discipline, and keeps facilities clean while supervising volunteers.
It's a great fit for someone energetic and patient who enjoys working with youth and has a bit of experience in group activities.
Key Requirements
- High School diploma, GED, or higher education
- At least three months of experience in recreation or a related field
- Ability to facilitate and lead social and recreational activities for youth
- Knowledge of safety protocols and basic first aid for emergencies
- Skills in supervising participants, volunteers, and maintaining discipline
- Proficiency in managing equipment inventory, collecting fees, and completing reports
- Commitment to keeping facilities clean and orderly
Full Job Description
MOS Code: NoneEducation and Experience: A High School diploma, GED, or higher and three (3) months of experience in recreation or a related field.
Requirements
Under general supervision, facilitate and monitor a wide variety of recreational activities for participants in a group recreation setting; perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Implement and lead social and recreational activities for participants at assigned site, to include, but not limited to, summer camps, special needs, after school sites and school playground programs, in accordance with El Paso Parks and Recreation Department's mission. Involves: Ensure participant's safety and well being at all times. Responsible for the use and condition of all recreation supplies and equipment inventory. Apply established disciplinary policies and procedures to ensure a safe and positive environment. Render simple first aid in emergency situations. Supervise volunteers as assigned.
Assist in supporting recreational activities in a group setting. Involves: Supervise assigned classroom or playground. Collect and account for fees received from participants. Complete all required reports in an accurate and timely manner. Oversee and participate in the cleanliness and orderliness of assigned facility.
Assist in supporting recreational activities in a group setting. Involves: Supervise assigned classroom or playground. Collect and account for fees received from participants. Complete all required reports in an accurate and timely manner. Oversee and participate in the cleanliness and orderliness of assigned facility.
Additional Information
For complete job specification, click here.Please note: This is an unclassified position. This is a part-time position.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
Note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
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