Recreation Worker I

Job Posting End Date

August 5, 2026

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Job Title

Recreation Worker I

Salary Range

N/A

Position Salary

3,606.00 USD Monthly

Location

Department of Parks & Recreation, Recreation

Civil Service or Non Civil Servic e

Civil Service

Job Summary

Independently plans and conducts a variety of recreational activities in support of a planned recreation program; and/or assists higher level staff in implementing a planned recreational program; and performs other related duties as required.

Examples of Duties

Examples of Duties: ( The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position ).

• Plans for a variety of recreational activities in support of a planned recreation program;
• Develops plans in consultation with supervisors;
• Teaches, officiates, and/or instructs a variety of recreational specialties including the cultural, athletic, or leisure activities;
• Recruits participants and volunteers;
• Assists in the planning and presentation of county-wide recreational programs;
• Prepares fields and facilities for recreational activities and sporting events;
• Prepares groups for competitive activities;
• Schedules community use of recreational park, playground, and facility;
• Provides information about programs and events;
• May assist or provide information on how to reserve recreational facilities;
• Attends staff meetings;
• May supervise others;
• Performs other clerical and custodial tasks; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; and

• one (1) year of general work experience; and
• one (1) year of specialized work experience.

Qualifying General Work Experience

Any work experience which may involve the basic skills: reading, writing, computation and communication.

Qualifying Specialized Work Experience

Work experience in organizing, conducting and/or instructing recreational or group activities.

License Requirement

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license, as required (Hawai‘i Type 3 or equivalent); and possession of valid certifications prior to completion of probation:

• American Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety Certificate or equivalent; and
• Either an American Red Cross Community CPR Certificate, certificate of completion of the American Heart Association Health Care Provider course or equivalent.

• (These certificates must be maintained on a current basis thereafter).
• For additional details about the job and information on minimum qualification substitutions, if any, click here .

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