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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The City of San Marcos is looking for energetic individuals to staff our Spring Break Camp. The camp provides area children, ages 5 thru 11, with a fun and educational spring break that includes games, activities, crafts, and time outside! This is a temporary employment. The program is March 16-20, 2026 , totaling five days. There will be one (1) additional day of training prior to the start of camp (date TBD) . Activity Leaders report to the Youth Services Coordinator and to the Youth Services Specialist in the Coordinator’s absence.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Performs child supervision duties for all program activities; administers first aid; enforces adherence to safety rules; fills out handwritten forms; performs safety inspections daily.
- Administers recreation activities on camp site including structured activities; movies, special field trips, crafts, team building activities, and outdoor adventures.
- Maintains campus site area; cleans floors; picks up trash; performs other janitorial work as needed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Ability to learn and administer first aid.
- Experience working with children.
COMPETENCIES AND ENVIRONMENT
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES- Knowledge of City and departmental policies, procedures, and safety protocols relevant to youth programs and recreational activities.
- Skill in effective verbal and written communication to interact professionally with program participants, parents, supervisors, and coworkers.
- Skill in reading and interpreting policies, manuals, and memos, and in preparing clear written reports, activity logs, and safety documentation.
- Ability to supervise children at all times and maintain a safe, structured, and engaging environment.
- Ability to apply policies and procedures appropriately while performing duties in a safe and responsible manner.
- Ability to foster a positive atmosphere that promotes learning, personal growth, and constructive challenge for program participants.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires the ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, vision, hearing and talking frequently; lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing and balancing occasionally.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Working conditions involve indoor and outdoor work, in the heat, sun, high humidity and wind; occasionally exposed to swimming pool chemicals, slippery surfaces; noise around crowds and whistles.
The City of San Marcos offers its employees a broad range of benefits to enhance their personal and occupational lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance.
View Our Benefits Guide.
BENEFITS
Retirement- Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) - Individual trust replacing Social Security
- Mission Square Retirement Corporation - optional 457-deferred compensation plan & Roth IRA
- Employee Assistance Program
- Activity Center Membership
- Direct Deposit
Closing Date/Time: 1/30/2026 11:59 PM Central -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of San Marcos, TX
Show moreThe City of San Marcos is dedicated to providing excellent service to our residents and maintaining our high quality of life. Business, industry, education, retail, and government make up the backbone of the San Marcos economy. The City of San Marcos works closely with all of our community partners to help our community become a thriving, job-producing city with opportunities for all.
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