Why Team Garland?

At the City of Garland, we believe that a career in public service is not just a job; it's a calling. It's an opportunity to serve others, make a lasting impact, and be part of meaningful projects that shape every aspect of city life.

Team Garland is dedicated to building the stage where the residents of Garland can each live their best life!

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, we offer professional growth opportunities and a supportive work environment that helps you reach your full potential. As a member of Team Garland, your skills and ideas are valued; we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits*, wellness programs, and a healthy work-life balance.

If you are ready for a career that makes a difference, apply today!

*Benefits offered are subject to change and differ based on employment type

Responsible for instructing, planning and implementing a full program of structured recreational activities appropriate for the age group which are assigned (6-12 years old or 12-18 years old).

Target Hiring Range: Starts at $13.00 per hour

• Supervise, organize, develop, instruct and inspires activities which meet the physical, mental and emotional needs of children.

• Enforce and maintain City and Departmental policies as needed.

• Promote and maintain good public relations and customer service.

• Able to exercise extreme safety precautions at all time.

• Work flexible days and hours.

• High School diploma by end of current school year.

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Education/ Experience:

• Six months to one year experience in a customer service.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of a variety of recreational activities

• Knowledge of methods of supervising recreational activities

• Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR procedures

• Ability to communicate and organize recreational classes and activities

• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with staff and the public

• Ability to explain rules and procedures

• Ability to maintain discipline

• Ability to prepare and maintain reports as needed

• Ability to establish and maintain good public relations

• Skill to issue supplies; operate office equipment, telephones and photocopier

• Valid State of Texas Class C driver's license

Bending, stooping, lifting, moving, and carrying on a daily basis, up to but not to exceed one hundred pounds. The position will work both outdoors in various weather conditions and indoors in a climate controlled facility.

About Us

Team Garland consists of over 2,200 employees, spanning 700+ different roles! Garland is committed to diversity and inclusion and creating pathways to employment for all. We have an organizational culture of appreciation, development, and growth. Many of our employees choose Garland for lifelong careers. We are guided by the City's Mission, Vision, and Value Statements and a commitment to public service. Team Garland makes a difference in the Garland community every day.

Garland's vision is to be a progressive city working together to nurture and grow the economic, social, environmental, and cultural well-being of our community.

We are committed to preserve public trust, deliver quality services, promote economic growth, protect our community and enhance the quality of life for the good of our city and our future.