What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Activities Specialist position at El Paso Water?
Salary
$37,592.88 - $54,133.75 Annually
Location
Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX
Job Type
Unclassified
Job Number
U6660-0526
Department
RECREATION CENTERS
Opening Date
05/07/2026
Closing Date
5/12/2026 11:59 AM Mountain
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Max Number of Applicants
100
MOS Code: None
Education and Experience: A High School diploma, GED, or higher and three (3) months of experience in recreation or a related field.
General Purpose
Under general supervision, facilitate and monitor a wide variety of recreational activities for participants in a group recreation setting; perform other related duties as required.
Typical Duties
Implement and lead social and recreational activities for participants at assigned site, to include, but not limited to, summer camps, special needs, after school sites and school playground programs, in accordance with El Paso Parks and Recreation Department's mission. Involves: Ensure participant's safety and well being at all times. Responsible for the use and condition of all recreation supplies and equipment inventory. Apply established disciplinary policies and procedures to ensure a safe and positive environment. Render simple first aid in emergency situations. Supervise volunteers as assigned.
Assist in supporting recreational activities in a group setting. Involves: Supervise assigned classroom or playground. Collect and account for fees received from participants. Complete all required reports in an accurate and timely manner. Oversee and participate in the cleanliness and orderliness of assigned facility.
General Information
For complete job specification, click here.
Please note: This is an unclassified position. This is a part-time position.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
Note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
Determined by agreement
01
Do you have a High School Diploma, GED or higher?
Do you have a minimum of three (3) months of experience in recreation or a related field?
The position are part-time, are you interested in part-time employment?
Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Have you had your diploma, transcripts, degree or other required documents translated and evaluated by an agency of NACES?
Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application and the completeness of the responses to the Supplemental Questions. The following will disqualify you from moving forward in the recruitment process. -Failure to fully detail all work experience and job duties. -Failure to fully detail all lead, supervisory and managerial experience and duties if required. -Overlapping dates of work experience. -Copying and pasting directly from the job specification. -Responses referring to your résumé.
Employer City of El Paso
Address 300 N. Campbell
El Paso, Texas, 79901
Phone 915-212-0045
Website http://www.elpasotexas.gov
$37,592.88 - $54,133.75 Annually
Location
Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX
Job Type
Unclassified
Job Number
U6660-0526
Department
RECREATION CENTERS
Opening Date
05/07/2026
Closing Date
5/12/2026 11:59 AM Mountain
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Max Number of Applicants
100
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
MOS Code: None
Education and Experience: A High School diploma, GED, or higher and three (3) months of experience in recreation or a related field.
General Purpose
Under general supervision, facilitate and monitor a wide variety of recreational activities for participants in a group recreation setting; perform other related duties as required.
Typical Duties
Implement and lead social and recreational activities for participants at assigned site, to include, but not limited to, summer camps, special needs, after school sites and school playground programs, in accordance with El Paso Parks and Recreation Department's mission. Involves: Ensure participant's safety and well being at all times. Responsible for the use and condition of all recreation supplies and equipment inventory. Apply established disciplinary policies and procedures to ensure a safe and positive environment. Render simple first aid in emergency situations. Supervise volunteers as assigned.
Assist in supporting recreational activities in a group setting. Involves: Supervise assigned classroom or playground. Collect and account for fees received from participants. Complete all required reports in an accurate and timely manner. Oversee and participate in the cleanliness and orderliness of assigned facility.
General Information
For complete job specification, click here.
Please note: This is an unclassified position. This is a part-time position.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
Note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
Determined by agreement
01
Do you have a High School Diploma, GED or higher?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a minimum of three (3) months of experience in recreation or a related field?
- Yes
- No
The position are part-time, are you interested in part-time employment?
- Yes
- No
Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Have you had your diploma, transcripts, degree or other required documents translated and evaluated by an agency of NACES?
- Yes, it has been translated and certified and I can provide documentation upon a job offer.
- No, I have not had my degree translated and certified.
- N/A - my degree is from an accredited U.S. university or college.
Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application and the completeness of the responses to the Supplemental Questions. The following will disqualify you from moving forward in the recruitment process. -Failure to fully detail all work experience and job duties. -Failure to fully detail all lead, supervisory and managerial experience and duties if required. -Overlapping dates of work experience. -Copying and pasting directly from the job specification. -Responses referring to your résumé.
- I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.
Employer City of El Paso
Address 300 N. Campbell
El Paso, Texas, 79901
Phone 915-212-0045
Website http://www.elpasotexas.gov
Salary : $37,593 - $54,134