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Department of Parks & Recreation, RecreationCivil Service or Non Civil Service:
Non Civil ServiceJob Summary:
We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals to join our team as Summer Fun Workers! In this seasonal role, you will be responsible for organizing and facilitating recreational activities and events that bring joy and excitement to participants. While working, you'll help create a fun, safe, and engaging environment that fosters positive experiences for everyone involved.Examples of Duties:
Program Leaders- Demonstrates quality leadership by stimulating interest in the recreation aides and participants. Ability to work well with children (including children with special needs). Implements lesson plans and curriculum for recreational activities including games; sports activities; arts and crafts; music and dance. Functions as the primary source of communication to the parents. Prepares daily reports; attendance logs, incident reports, & other necessary documents as required by standard operations and procedures of the program. Training & Experience: Experience in County’s Summer Enrichment Program or child-care services.
Recreation Aide - Ability to work well with children (including children with special needs). Monitors specific group of children between the ages of 5 and 11. Assists Program Leaders with organized games, music, and crafts. Hand out, collects, cleans and sanitizes equipment and supplies. Cleans and sanitizes table-tops and chairs. Performs other related duties as required. Training & Experience: High school student, graduate, or former Jr. Leader that is 16 years of age or older by program start date.
ADA Recreation Aide - Must be able to meet all of the duties of a Recreation Aide. Must work well with children that are in need of special program accommodation and who may require one-on-one supervision. Encourages the integration of children with special accommodations into daily activities while still promoting and meeting the child’s independent needs. Must be creative and resourceful when planning and implementing age appropriate indoor & outdoor activities. Training & Experience: Experience with special needs children/adults highly preferred. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, one or more years of college preferred.
Summer Pool Lifeguard- Ability to assist Pool Guards in preventing accidents, enforcing pool safety regulations; maintaining pool and pool area, and performs pool guard duties under immediate supervision.
Golf Program Coordinator- Must be able to work with children (including those with special needs). Qualified to teach basic introductory golf. Well versed in rules and etiquette of golf. Has an understanding of the golf swing. Ability to coordinate a program with safety and welfare of students as priority. Able to make program fun while still helping students learn the basics of golf. Able to conduct classroom learning sessions on etiquette, rules, safety and instruction.
Golf Recreation Aide - Must be able to work with children (including those with special needs). Knowledge of basic golf fundamentals. Able to accept and follow instructions from coordinator.
Custodian- Performs routine manual work in cleaning and maintaining an assigned building; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Employment dates vary by position (see below)
- Program Leaders ($21.00/hour) – June 10, 2026 to July 24, 2026 (Hours of work M-F 7:30a – 4:30p)
- ADA Recreation Aide ($20.00/hour) - June 10, 2026 to July 24, 2026 (Hours of work M-F 7:30a – 4:30p)
- Recreation Aide ($16.00/hour) - June 10, 2026 to July 24, 2026 (Hours of work M-F 7:30a – 4:30p)
- Summer Pool Lifeguard ($18.00/hour) –June 2, 2026 to August 29, 2026 (Hours of work M-F 7:30a - 4:30p)
- Golf Program Coordinator ($25.00/hour) –June 15, 2026 - July 24, 2026 (Hours of work M-Th 7:30a - 12:30p; F 12:30p - 5:30p)
- Golf Recreation Aide ($17.00/hour) –June 15, 2026 - July 24, 2026 (Hours of work M-Th 7:30a - 12:30p; F 12:30p - 5:30p)
- Custodian ($24.00/hour) - June 10, 2026 to July 24, 2026 (Hours of work M-F 5:00p – 7:00p)
- Program Leaders, Recreation Aide and ADA Recreation Aide - June 10, 2026 (8 hours) and June 12, 2026 @ assigned work location (8 hours)
Summer Fun worksites are: Wailua Golf Course, Anahola Clubhouse, Kapa‘a Neighborhood Center, Lihu‘e Neighborhood Center, Koloa Elementary School, Kalaheo Neighborhood Center, Hanapepe Neighborhood Center, and Kekaha Neighborhood Center.
Work Shift/ Schedule:
Monday-Friday (United States of America)Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the County of Kauaʻi that there shall be no discrimination in employment pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, and the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters 368 and 378.
Except for bona fide occupational or other legal requirements, no individual employed by the County, or applying for employment with the County, shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or reproductive health decisions, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation, Veteran status, credit history, domestic/sexual violence victim status, or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination
Skills Required
- Must be 16 years or older for most positions, 17 for Lifeguard
- Experience working with children, especially those with special needs
- High school diploma or equivalent for some roles
What We Do
The County of Kaua'i is the local government entity responsible for providing public services, infrastructure, and administration for the island of Kaua'i, Hawaii.
