Student: Recreational Leader

Job Title
Student: Recreational Leader


Requisition Number
SE04225


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

15-20



Job Summary

You must be a current UK student to apply for 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. No nights or weekends!





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
10/03/2025


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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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
09/15/2025