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Salary: $13.15 - $15.78 Hourly
Location : Kenner, LA
Job Type: Part time
Job Number: 00169
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Parks & Recreations - Leisure Services
Opening Date: 08/07/2026
Closing Date: 8/17/2026 12:00 PM Central
General Description
ONE CURRENT PART-TIME VACANCY
**THIS POSITION IS DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL ONLY. YOU MUST BE A CURRENT EMPLOYEE OF THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO QUALIFY.**
20 HOURS PER WEEK POSITION
Under regular supervision, supervises all play and recreational activities at assigned playgrounds. Work involves ensuring a safe and healthy place for children to practice sports; coordinating job duties; reporting needed maintenance at facility; overseeing sports events and maintaining scores, statistics, and standings; notifying children and parents of sporting events; registering children for upcoming sports; and serving as a lead worker. Reports to the Zone Manager or assigned supervisor.
Scheduled Hours - Monday through Friday 5:30pm - 9:30 pm
*Schedule subject to change and include weekends
Duties of Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Opens gates; walks the playground; oversees playground activities; enforces all Kenner Parks and Recreation Department programs, rules, and policies.
Manages and directs Assistant Supervisors with training of duties.
Ensures equipment is ready and in good shape; performs light cleaning and trash pick up.
Prepares registration forms and identifications.
Works on the infield to ensure readiness.
Settles disputes between groups or individual players regarding use of facilities.
Coordinates use of facilities to prevent players from interfering with one another; schedules practices for teams.
Coordinates leagues; obtains volunteer coaches for sports; meets with coaches prepares rosters for teams.
Informs players of rules concerning dress, conducts, or equipment; enforces or ejects unruly or unauthorized persons as necessary.
Maintains safety and health standards at playgrounds; provides first aid to injured players as necessary.
Maintains records of scores and statistics.
Distributes and collects uniforms and equipment for various sports.
Performs inventory control.
Checks facility for necessary maintenance; completes needed reports. Informs the public of upcoming events.
Completes paperwork to register participants in sports.
Receives and/or reviews various records and reports such as registration of participants, rosters, schedules, memorandums, policy changes, etc.
Prepares and/or processes various records and reports such as scores and statistics, list of participants, accident reports, maintenance reports, work orders, leave requests, schedules, etc.
Refers to rule book for sports, memorandums, rosters, schedules, telephone list, City policy, maps, policy and procedure manuals, computer manuals, codes / laws / regulations, publications and reference texts, etc.
Operates a variety of equipment and machinery such as three wheeler, baseball-pitching machine, computer, copy machine, fax machine, scoreboard clock, telephone, etc.
Uses a variety of tools such as hammer, screwdriver, pliers, broom, dust mop, rake, crankshaft, wheel barrel, pick stick, etc.; and a variety of supplies such as paper, writing instruments, chalk, paint, general office supplies, etc.; and a variety of computer software such as Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook, etc.
Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Zone Manager, parents, Booster Club, coaches, parents concession staff, Administration, Assistant Playground Supervisors, and the general public.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Notifies coaches of cancellation of events.
Observes participants until picked up.
Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
**THIS POSITION IS DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL ONLY. YOU MUST BE A CURRENT EMPLOYEE OF THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO QUALIFY.**
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent supplemented by one to two years of experience in recreation programming and/or general administration, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Supplemental Information
The City of Kenner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kenner Civil Service Department posts current examination announcements on its online application website. Job applications may be filed only when an examination is announced. It is important that you include your entire employment history including periods of unemployment on your application, plus any relevant education and experience. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Some job postings have an application deadline; others are open on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants who are interested in jobs that are not currently open for application may complete a job interest card which may be filed with the Kenner Civil Service Office at any time. DELAY IN THE MAIL: The Kenner Civil Service Department cannot accept responsibility for failure of the applicant to receive an admission slip to an examination, or for failure of the Department to receive material mailed by the applicant. VETERANS PREFERENCE in examinations will be granted only to those persons who provide proof of military service during covered periods and who are found to be eligible. The Kenner Civil Service Department does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs or activities. Therefore, reasonable accommodations will be provided to allow access to the Department's programs and activities for individuals with disabilities unless such accommodations would result in undue hardship. Auxiliary Aids such as readers, taped text, and large print material or other aids are provided for individuals requesting such accommodations under provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
>>>> An attached resume will not replace a completed application. <<<<
****REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT. Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.****
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
HEALTH INSURANCE: Comprehensive medical benefits options are provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is effective the first of the following month, following full-time employment. Dependent coverage is also available. The City of Kenner also offers voluntary insurance plans: DENTAL, VISION, and SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE PLANS (VOLUNTARY LIFE, CANCER, ACCIDENT, CRITICAL ILLNESS, HOSPITAL CONFINEMENT, LONG-TERM DISABILITY and SHORT-TERM DISABILITY).
LIFE INSURANCE: All full-time employees are insured under a Group Life Insurance policy through Prudential Life Insurance Company. The coverage is one and half times the employee's salary, up to $300,000. The policy also provides a Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit. The premium cost is covered by the City of Kenner. Coverage is effective the first of the following month, following full time employment.
RETIREMENT SYSTEM: The City of Kenner's regular full time employees are enrolled with the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Louisiana. Both the City of Kenner and the employee contribute the required percent to the system. The employee's contributions are kept on account and will be refunded, if the employees leaves employment before they are retirement eligible.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The City of Kenner currently participates in a 457 Plan with MassMutual. This is a voluntary investment program that the employees are allowed to participate in at a contribution rate of their choice (must be within the designated maximum and minimum limits, as set for by Plan Document). The City of Kenner does not contribute to the 457 Plan.
HOLIDAYS: Sixteen paid official holidays are observed, plus any other holidays which may be declared by the Mayor.
ANNUAL AND SICK LEAVE: Eligible Kenner employees earn annual leave and sick leave. Accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service.
WORKING TEST PERIOD: Upon appointment to a position in the classified service, the employee shall serve a working test period of six (6) months, unless extended.
EAP: The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a program which provides a professional to help employees and their families to resolve problems. This service is 24 hrs. / 7 days per week, voluntary participation and confidential.
Kenner reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.
CITY OF KENNER
PUBLIC INFORMATION NOTICE
01
Are you a current employee of the Parks & Recreation Department with the City of Kenner?

• Yes
• No

02
Indicate your highest level of successfully completed education. (NOTE: You must submit a copy of proof of claimed education with your application.)

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher
• Associate's Degree
• Post-Secondary Vocational Diploma
• High School or Equivalent

03
Do you possess twenty-four or more months of paid work experience in coordinating Leisure Service programs and/or activities?

• More Than 24 Months
• 12 to 24 Months
• Less Than 12 Months
• None

04
Please describe all paid work experience in coordinating Recreation programs and/or activities, including employer name(s), title(s), and dates.
05
Do you possess twenty-four or more months of paid work experience in general administration?

• More Than 24 Months
• 12 to 24 Months
• Less Than 12 Months
• None

06
Please describe all paid work experience in general administration, including employer name(s), title(s), and dates.
07
Do you possess twenty-four or more months of supervising children during play and recreational activities?

• More Than 24 Months
• 12 to 24 Months
• Less Than 12 Months
• None

08
Please describe all paid work experience in supervising children during play and recreational activities, including employer name(s), title(s), and dates.
Required Question