Youth Program Leader - Parks & Recreation Community Centers

Salary: $16.65 Hourly
Location : Various Community Centers, Hampton, VA
Job Type: WAE - Hourly
Job Number: 08837
Department: RECREATION
Opening Date: 05/18/2026
Closing Date: 6/23/2026 4:30 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Function


If you enjoy working with youth and planning fun events, then consider this your next gig; the Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services department is looking for Youth Program Leaders to help organize and lead activities at our community & neighborhood centers.

Join the City of Hampton team! As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring. Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and other benefits.

The purpose of the class is to plan, organize, and conduct programs such as the before and after school programs, summer day camp, summer playground activities, and other recreational programs. The class works under supervision according to set procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• High school graduation or GED.
• Requires a minimum of one (1) year of experience in leading recreational activities.
• Must be 21 years of age or older at time of hire.
• Must obtain basic first aid and CPR certifications within 90 days of hire.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.
• Must successfully pass a Child Protective Services check and criminal background check related to the position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Additional Requirements

• Requires effective communication with internal and external customers.
• May require shift work to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• May require some local travel.
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family View phone number on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io or
• Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.
• Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.

01


Are you at least 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No

02


Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

• Did not graduate high school or complete a GED
• High school graduate or GED completed
• Some college coursework completed
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree or higher

03


Which of the following options below best describes your years of experience working in the programmatic group care of children?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience.

04


Please briefly describe any experience you have related to youth programming, to include any leadership experience you may have. If you do not have any experience, please write 'N/A.'
05


Do you possess current Basic CPR and First Aid certification? (If yes, please attach to your application or provide certification information in the space below).
06


I understand that if offered employment in this position, I must successfully complete pre-employment testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

• Yes
• No

07


I understand that if offered employment in this position, I must successfully complete a criminal background check.

• Yes
• No

08


I understand that this position is non-exempt.

• Yes
• No

Required Question