Program Monitor

Program Monitor

City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Program Monitor to perform and oversee the operations of youth development programs or recreational programs and activities. Are you seeking engaging work? Do you wish to advance your career in Parks and Recreation? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading!

The Program Monitor position earns competitive pay of $9.98/hr. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers. If this sounds like the right opportunity to work with a variety of recreational programs, apply to join our team today!

Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work.

Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation, exceptional PTO opportunities, and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives. We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees!

A Day in the Life of a Program Monitor

As a Program Monitor, you spend your day being part of community events. Your work typically involves coordinating youth activities and field trips, assisting in interdepartmental and citywide events. Your job is essential to the city, and you perform administrative functions and public relations, assist in promoting and registering clients for programs and manage maintenance work orders. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in the city. This can include coordinating events and programs, gathering appropriate materials for activities, provide tutoring and mentoring for the youth and teen members. When you are not out in the city, you generally assisting with teaching programs or classes and maintain parks or club spaces and facilities in good condition. You also ensure to conduct safety inspections of locations and equipment used by program participants. You enjoy being helpful and have no problem providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed. The city needs someone like you with skills in operations of youth programming, recreational activities, and you finding genuine enjoyment in what you do!

Qualifications for a Program Monitor

• Required Education: High school diploma, GED or equivalency
• Required Work Experience: No experience required.
• Experience Preference: Preferred some professional work experience in the Parks & Recreation field or equivalent.
• Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety with a satisfactory driving record
• Required CPR/First Aide Certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred.

Are you someone who prefers hands-on work? Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills? Are you attentive to detail? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Is dependability one of your strengths? If yes, you might just be perfect for this Program Monitor job!

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you feel that you have the right skills in youth development programs and recreational activities to succeed as our Program Monitor, apply now using our mobile-friendly application.