HELP WANTED ADS - RECREATION	
Help Wanted Ads - Recreation (page 1 of 2)	
City Recreation Departments advertise job openings for 
recreation aide and sports camp leaders on the city's 
website.  Job seekers must read the job description for each 
job opening to learn:  
1) Type of recreation activities that have job openings.  
2) Job titles available.  3) Job duties.  4) Qualifications 
(your education, skills, and paid/unpaid work experience)
5) Pay.  Study the following from Careerville Recreation 
website to learn how to read online job descriptions.
CAREERVILLE RECREATION DEPARTMENT:  
Classes and sports programs are offered year-round for children, teens, adults, seniors, and special needs 
persons.  Activities include: team sports, individual sports, health, fitness, aquatics, therapeutic (healing) 
recreation, dance, crafts, and photography.  Programs are low-cost for city residents and families.
THE FOLLOWING JOB TITLES ARE AVAILABLE NOW: COMMUNITY CENTER
Recreation Aide  ($16.00/hr)
Gym Attendant  ($15.75/hr)
Recreation Leader ($18.30/hr)
SENIORS & SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPS
Camp Aide  ($15.75/hr)
Camp Counselor ($18.25/hr)
Senior Camp Counselor ($20.10/hr) 
Job  Duties:  We're looking for responsible people who enjoy working with youth, love o
utdoor activities, 
and want to encourage youth to succeed.   Job duties include: 1) Assist in group recreational activities.  
2) Referee and umpire games and sports.  3) Assist in teaching good sportsmanship.  4) Assist as 
chaperone at parties and field trips.  5) Assist to prepare areas for group activities.  6) Check out, collect, 
and store sports equipment and supplies.  7) Teach proper care of sports equipment.  8) Assist to keep 
records and make reports.   While performing job, the worker:   a) is exposed to outdoor weather 
conditions; b) may need to lift 25 pounds; and c) will work in areas w
here noise level is moderate to loud.  
Qualifications:  
1) 2 years of high school completed.  2) 500 hours of paid or 
volunteer work experience in  sports or recreation such as 
participate in school, city, or church sports, clubs, events.  
3) 3 letters of recommendation from school staff  such as 
counselor, teacher, coach, administrator, office.  
4) "C" average if in high school (copy of transcript required).	
AQUATICS CENTER
Cashier ($15.75/hr)
Lifeguard ($18.25/hr)
Instructor/Guard WSI ($18.00/hr)
Assistant Pool Manager ($20.00/hr)
DAY CAMP
Camp Aide  ($15.75/hr.)
Camp Counselor ($18.25/hr)	
SPORTS CAMPS

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QUICK CHECK:
1. a) Where do Recreation Departments advertise 
job openings?  b) List 5 things that job seekers 
must read the job description to learn.  c) List 3 
things known as "qualifications."
2.  a) Classes/sports programs are offered to what 
5 types of persons?  b) List 5 activities offered.
3.  List your favorite job title in :  a) Aquatics 
  Center.  b) Community Center.  c) Day Camp.  
d) Seniors & Special Needs Camp.
4.  Why do you think:  a) Lifeguard get paid more 
than Cashier?  b) Recreation Leader gets paid 
more than Gym Attendant?  c) Camp Counselor 
gets paid more than Camp Aide?
5.  Of the 8 job duties, write down 4 job duties you 
would enjoy the most.
6.  While performing the job, list 3 things that may 
Language Skills:  Able to read and understand documents such 
as how-to-operate instructions; and rules governing sports.  
Able to write simple reports.  Able to meet and talk  tactfully 
(always doing right and speaking kindly) and  effectively 
(accurate and successful) with children, parents, and public.  
Math Skills:  Ability to add, subtracts, 
multiply, and divide using whole numbers, 
common fractions, and decimals.
Thinking Skills:  Ability to use common sense to understand and to carry out spoken 
instructions.  Able to deal with situations that require decision making skills. 
Certificate & License:   Depending upon job, the following may be required:  a) Drivers License and clean 
driving record.  b) First Aid & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificates.  c) Swim Instructor 
(BSI) Water Safety (WSI) Certificates.  d) Scuba Instructor Certificate.  d) Automated External Defibrillator 
(AED) Certificate.   How  to Apply:  Print out application from Careerville 
Recreation website.  Use black ink to complete and sign the 
application.  Return application in person at Human Resources 
Office, 403 West Central Drive, Suite #105.  Attach supporting 
documents to your application: resume; copy of certificates 
and licenses earned; copy of 3 letters of recommendation from 
school staff such as teacher, coach, counselor, administrator, 
office; and copy of transcript if in high school.  You will be 
required to provide a drug test and provide fingerprints.	
happen at work. (a-c)
7.  a) How many years of high school is required?  
b) How do you earn 500 hours of experience?  
c) List 5 school staff who may write you a letter 
of recommendation.  d) What GPA is required?
8.  a) Define "tactfully."  b) Define "effectively."  
  c) Why do you think it is important for 
  recreation workers to speak tactfully and 
  effectively with children, parents, and public?
9  Why do you think skills in math are needed?
10.  What do you use common sense to do?
11.  List 3 types of certificates that may be required.
12.  a) Where do you get the application?  b) What 
color ink do you use?  c) Where do you return 
application?  d) List 3 documents to attach.  
  e) List 2 things you will be required to provide.
13.  Give reasons why you would or would not 
enjoy a job in Recreation for your city.