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Job Title


Playground Leader


Company : City of Port Washington, WI


Location : Port Washington, WI


Created : 2026-04-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Salary: $13.00 HourlyLocation : Parks and Rec, WIJob Type: SeasonalDepartment: RecreationDivision: RecreationOpening Date: 03/11/2026SummaryYour Home Port. The Premier Community on the Great Lakes.Port Washington is known for offering "a touch of New England charm combined with Midwestern friendliness" and has been named by Midwest Living to their Top 100 Best Midwest Small Town Getaways. Port Washington, today, is a tourist destination with a vibrant downtown and community events.The City's population is 12,855 resides within seven square miles including 4 miles of waterfront. The City provides full-city services including Public Safety (Police, Fire, EMS), Engineering, Public Works, Water and Sewer utilities, Building Inspections, Community Development, Parks and Recreation, Marina, Senior Center, Library, Finance, Clerk and Administration. We are a welcoming destination for living, working, and visiting that - combined with our core values of accountability, innovation, trust, industriousness, and friendship - create an environment with opportunities to make a positive impact for our community. Example of Duties The Playground Leader is responsible for supervising participants and organizing and leading activities at a specific park location for youth ages 5 - 12. Leaders will promote fair play, honesty, and kindness. Maintain rules and safety standards at all times. Locations vary throughout Port Washington. Minimum Qualifications The minimum age for Playground Leaders is 16 years old. The ideal candidate will be mature, responsible, and have a great attitude. Preference may be given to persons majoring in recreation, physical education, or elementary education. The candidate should enjoy working with people, especially children, and have the ability to effectively communicate with children and adults. The City of Port Washington is an Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Additional Details +Weekdays from June 15 - August 7, 2025+Training will start June 8, 2025+Mondays- Fridays +12:00 pm - 5:00pm; Additional training hours may be required