Student: Recreational Leader

Job Title
Student: Recreational Leader


Requisition Number
SE04184


Department Name
3J5SE: Student Employment


Work Location
Lexington, KY


On Campus/Off Campus
Off Campus


Salary Range
$15/hour


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Preferred Education/Experience

Hours per Week

Monday – Friday 2:00pm-6:00pm
or
Monday – Friday 6:45am-8:45am and 3:45pm-6:00pm



Job Summary

You must be a current UK student to apply to this position. This position is located off-campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.

Recreational leader for an after school program (ESP) located within a local elementary school. Responsibilities include overseeing a group of children, preparing and implementing activities, ensuring care.

Monday – Friday 2:00pm-6:00pm.

Recreational leader for REAL which is before and after school care located within local middle schools.

Monday – Friday 6:45am-8:45am and 3:45pm-6:00pm






Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

REQUIRED Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Tuberculosis Skin Test, passing of a criminal record/fingerprint background check and nationwide sex offender’s registry, reliable transportation, at least 18 years of age, state required, online child care training classes during employment.

PREFERRED Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
While we prefer the consistency of Monday-Friday, we can typically work with most schedules, if it fits our needs. Opportunities to work additional hours when Fayette County is out of school/on break.






Deadline to Apply
08/17/2025


Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.



Anticipated Start Date
08/13/2025