Summer Playground Counselors {Seasonal} (Job ID: 04-2026-01)
Company: The City of Independence Ohio
Location: Independence
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The City of Independence
Community Services Department is seeking responsible, reliable,
friendly, and energetic individuals with a passion for serving the
community to join our team as 2026 Summer Playground Counselors!
Counselors will assist our Youth Program Coordinator in planning
and leading daily Summer Playground activities, including arts and
crafts, outdoor activities, swimming, and more for the entering K –
5th grade youth enrolled in the program. Days, Hours & Additional
Employment Details A Summer Playground Counselor is a seasonal
position from June 2026 through August 2026. Outside of mandatory
training and program set-up/tear down days, the standard days and
hours of employment will be Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
from 8 AM to 3 PM. There may be weeks periodically throughout the
employment period where working evenings, weekends, and holidays
are required resulting in an adjusted schedule and/or overtime.
Duties and Responsibilities Participate in team meetings and
training. Assist with the set-up, tear down, and cleaning of Summer
Playground activities and facilities. Plan and lead daily Summer
Playground activities. Responsible for creating and fostering a
welcoming, fun, educational, and safe environment for the youth
enrolled in Summer Playground. Perform other duties as assigned.
Necessary Competencies Ability to Learn Communication (Written,
Verbal & Non-Verbal) Dependability Innovation Judgement & Problem
Solving Passion for Serving the Community Teamwork Requirements
Individuals must be a minimum of 15 years of age to be considered
for employment. One year of supervising school-aged children
(Preferred). CPR & First-Aid Certified (Preferred). Strong
interpersonal communication and organizational skills with keen
attention to detail. Willingness and ability to work independently
as well as part of a team. Passion for serving the Independence
community, especially youth. Represent the City of Independence in
a professional manner. Physical Requirements While performing the
duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see,
speak, and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand;
walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and
be able to lift up to 25 lbs. when necessary. Americans with
Disabilities Act The City of Independence is committed to providing
reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with
disabilities. Salary Information The starting salary range for this
role in Grade A is $12.00/hour (Min.). The hiring salary amount
will depend on the candidate's combination of education, experience
and certification history along with other considerations. The City
of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
age, disability, or genetic information. This position is an "at
will" position and the successful candidate serves at the pleasure
of the City of Independence, Ohio leadership.
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