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How much do playground monitor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for playground monitor in the United States is $13.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $15.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges playground monitors face during their shifts, and how can they effectively address them?

Playground Monitors often encounter challenges such as managing large groups of energetic children, resolving minor conflicts, and ensuring everyone follows safety rules. Staying vigilant and proactive helps prevent accidents, while clear communication and a calm demeanor are key to diffusing disputes. Building rapport with students and collaborating with teachers or other staff members allows for quick support and effective supervision, making the playground a safe and positive environment for all.

What is a playground monitor?

Playground monitors are staff members responsible for supervising children during outdoor playtime at schools, parks, or recreational facilities. Their primary duties include ensuring the safety of children, resolving conflicts, providing first aid when needed, and enforcing playground rules. Playground monitors help create a safe and enjoyable environment by watching for potential hazards and intervening when necessary. They also assist in organizing activities and reporting any incidents to school staff or administrators.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a playground monitor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Playground Monitor, you need a basic understanding of child supervision, safety protocols, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with first aid, incident reporting systems, and sometimes CPR certification is typically required. Strong observation, communication, and conflict resolution skills help you effectively manage groups of children and respond to issues promptly. These skills and qualifications are vital to ensuring a safe, inclusive, and positive play environment for all students.

What is the difference between Playground Monitor vs Lifeguard?

AspectPlayground MonitorLifeguard
Required CertificationsCPR, First Aid, Child SafetyCPR, First Aid, Water Safety
Work EnvironmentSchoolyards, parks, recreational areasSwimming pools, beaches, water parks
Employer & Industry UsageSchools, community centers, parksPublic pools, private clubs, aquatic facilities

While both Playground Monitors and Lifeguards prioritize safety, Playground Monitors oversee children's activities in playgrounds and recreational areas, focusing on preventing injuries and ensuring proper behavior. Lifeguards specialize in water safety, monitoring swimmers and responding to water emergencies. Certifications like CPR and First Aid are common for both roles, but Lifeguards require additional water safety training. Their work environments differ mainly by setting, with Playground Monitors in land-based recreational areas and Lifeguards in aquatic facilities.

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Infographic showing various Playground Monitor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 30% Full Time, and 70% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $29,093 per year, or $14 per hour.

Lunchroom/Playground Monitor

Academy School District 20

Colorado Springs, CO • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Academy District 20 rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

135th of 631 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Location:
The da Vinci Academy
Recruiting Start Date:
07/20/2026
This posting will be open at least five (5) days after the recruiting start date.
Estimated Start Date:
08/17/2026
Supervises and ensures safety of children during recess and lunch time at an elementary school.
The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.
  • Reports consistently for work as scheduled
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
  • Assists in cleaning up spills and wiping down tables
  • Assists students opening milk/juice cartons and food packages
  • Directs visitors to office
  • Enforces all school rules of student behavior
  • Inspects playground grounds and equipment, notifying school administrator of necessary repairs and/or improvements
  • Issues verbal warnings, writes up discipline referrals, reports misconduct, and requests assistance from appropriate personnel as required
  • Locates students sought by building administration and escorts students to office as needed
  • Monitors playground and/or lunchroom to deter behavioral problems, etc.
  • Monitors student(s), ensuring their compliance to district/building policies/playground rules and regulations
  • Supervises school grounds/parking lots
  • Supervises student(s), checks all student passes, and keeps students out of unauthorized areas
  • Works with administration to develop and enforce security policies and procedures

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  • Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems
  • Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
  • Ability to perform routine bookkeeping and clerical accounting tasks effectively and efficiently
  • Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
  • Ability to work independently without direct supervision
  • Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
  • Communicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings
  • Computer proficiency including office productivity applications
  • Considerable knowledge of policies, procedures, and overall district functions
  • Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
  • Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting
  • Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
  • Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
  • Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher
  • Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
  • Student-centered and relationship-focused
  • Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community
  • Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.
  • The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.
  • The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.
  • The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.
  • The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.
  • Work is generally performed outdoors and/or in the school lunchroom.
  • The incumbent may experience exposure to adverse weather conditions.
  • The incumbent may experience exposure to high noise levels.

Physical Demands: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions
  • Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties
  • Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices
  • Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils
  • Typical demands require staff to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, and may be higher for some assignments depending on position and student need; climb stairs, ladders, and/or stools; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer keyboards; feel the shape, size and temperature of objects

Cognitive Functions: The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.
Required Qualifications:
First Aid/CPR - American Heart Asc. / Red Cross / Etc., High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:
Compensation Range:
$17.97-18.87
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
10
Hours per Day:
2.0 hour(s) per day
Number of Days per Year:
162 Days M-F
Benefits Eligibility:
Under Part-time
For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org).
FLSA Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
How to Apply:
New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format:
  • A current resume

Please do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school/location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the posting
Hiring Manager Email:
jennifer.landon@asd20.org

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