Recreation Program Leader

Company Overview: The City of Auburn Hills is a distinguished leader in southeast Michigan, known not only for its high-technology parks but also for having world-renowned retail, entertainment, and manufacturing. Home to more than 26,000 residents, it also serves as Michigan's global business address, with international corporations from 32 countries, including many world and North American headquarters. Auburn Hills' residents enjoy the amenities of city and suburban living with parks, a revitalized downtown district, and a welcoming city complex with a library and community center. Additionally, the city has four colleges and universities, and Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, one of the state's largest destination shopping centers, providing a variety of cultural, social and educational opportunities to residents, workers, and visitors.

At Auburn Hills, we value attentive service, diversity, excellence, fiscal responsibility, humility, and safety. Our mission is to be stewards for the community through a connected, transparent and efficient government in hopes that we can cultivate the heart of a small town that operates with the excellence of a world class city.

General Purpose: Under the supervision and direction of the Department RSS, the Program Leader will help support programs, classes and events by co-coordinating, planning and implementing activities throughout the year. This flexible position works with a variety of programs in various facilities throughout the City. We all work as a team to make a difference in the community by providing quality activities for all age groups and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

(A) Preferred 18 years or older with experience in planning events, classes and programs. If under 18, a
work permit will be required.
(B) Safety: Looking for safety conscious individuals that have a desire and focus to perform the work safely, properly, and with attention to detail.
(C) Team Player: Being a strong team player is essential to ensuring success in this job category. In working together, you will be able to achieve common goals and positive outcomes.
(D) Passion for the City of Auburn Hills: Contribute to making the City a great place to live and see the direct impact your effort at work makes on the community.
(E) Ambition: These jobs include an element of fun, but also require a motivated hardworking attitude to succeed day-in and day-out.
(F) Customer Service Driven: Most jobs in this category work with the public serving their needs in a positive way. A commitment to offering exceptional service in these roles is a primary responsibility.

Pay Rate: $13.50 - $15.50 per hour depending on qualifications.

Questions regarding the position should be referred to the Human Resources Department by email at humanresources@auburnhills.org. In an effort to improve the overall health of our workforce, the City of Auburn Hills adopted a policy against hiring tobacco users. All applicants are subject to a nicotine test in the final step of the hiring process. Those who test positive for nicotine from tobacco use may reapply for employment after six months. The City of Auburn Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).