CITYWIDE AQUATICS DIVISION - RECREATION ASSISTANT - AQUATICS CAMP SPLASH

CITY OF LOS ANGELES

Department of Recreation and Parks

CITYWIDE AQUATICS DIVISION

Web Site:

www.laparks.org

Email:

citywide.aquatics@lacity.org

SEASONAL PART-TIME JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Recreation Assistant - Aquatics Camp Splash

SEASONAL

Summer 2026 Positions - 2 Positions (

Class Code:

2498)

• This position is exempt from Civil Service

Salary:

$ 23.92/hour The counselor's top priority is the supervision, safety, and happiness of the campers. Counselors are to always have an enthusiastic and positive attitude. Counselors are ultimately responsible for all aspects of their group, including the completion of all programmed activities and initiation of filler activities during down time (free-time). Counselors are responsible for the initial discipline of campers including warnings, redirection of behavior and reflection time (not time-out), and the performance of "Band-Aid" first aid.

Duties:

• Assists in running the day-to-day operation of Camp Splash, an aquatics youth summer camp (ages 7 years to 12 years);
• Works directly with youth in the pool, learning and playing various sports, leading arts and crafts projects and other activities;
• Maintains a safe program environment for all youth, including constant supervision of children, discipline as needed, assuring that parents/guardians sign their children in and out, proper supervision on field trips, etc.;
• Plays, organizes and leads all games and activities, and attends all field trips;
• Sets-up, breaks-down, and provides proper maintenance/storage of daily equipment;
• Acts as a positive role model;
• Follows all Recreation and Parks and Aquatics rules and regulations.

Additional Requirements:

• Prior experience working with youth (ages 7 years to 12 years)
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to work with the general public.
• Ability to implement quality programs/activities for youth.
• Ability to organize and supervise youth in a safe environment.
• Assist in or handle special assignments or other duties as deemed necessary or important by the camp director.
• Willing to participate in all scheduled activities.
• Arrive on time according to the staff schedule.
• Always carry yourself in and out of camp as a role model.
• Dress in appropriate work attire (includes camp staff shirt).
• Form meaningful relationships with youth and parents regardless of their background.
• Must be certified or willing to get certification in CPR and First Aid.

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