[DPR Summer/Seasonal] Program Assistant - Care Program

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　　[DPR Summer/Seasonal] Program Assistant - Care Program

　　Salary

　　$17.75 - $19.97 Hourly

　　Location

　　Multiple Locations, NC

　　Job Type

　　Seasonal without benefits (Less than 1000 hours)

　　Job Number

　　24-04689

　　Department

　　Parks and Recreation

　　Opening Date

　　01/11/2024

　　Closing Date

　　Continuous

　　Description

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　　Position Description

　　Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham

　　Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

　　A nationally accredited team of passionate professionals devoted to building better lives and a better community through the power of parks and recreation. Our talented team at Durham Parks and Recreation (https://www.dprplaymore.org/27/ABOUT-US) is devoted to community service and provides a diverse range of programs, services, opportunities, and experiences while being united through our core pillars of creating equitable economic impacts; advancing conservation; rejuvenating health and wellness; enhancing quality of life and sustaining social equity.

　　Hourly Rate: $17.75

　　Location: Various Recreation Centers

　　Workdays/Hours: 20-40 hours per week

　　Monday-Friday shifts between 7:30am - 6:00pm with some evenings/weekends.Position leads school-age care participants in a variety of fun and interactive activities according to a daily schedule, instructing group games, providing constant eye/ear supervision, facilitating special projects with participants, and providing basic behavior management. Incumbent is responsible for reporting participant issues, attending to program supply needs, and making general day to day updates to the onsite supervisor.

　　Position leads school-age care participants in a variety of fun and interactive activities according to a daily schedule, instructing group games, providing constant eye/ear supervision, facilitating special projects with participants, and providing basic behavior management. Incumbents are expected to physically engage with participants during indoor and outdoor activities such as local hikes, swimming, athletic field games and activities, and gym/playground games and activities. Incum bent is responsible for reporting participant issues, attending to program supply needs, and making general day to day updates to the onsite supervisor.

　　Duties/Responsibilities

　　Takes responsibility for the health, well-being, and safety of participants of all skill levels and abilities.

　　Organizes and facilitates youth sports, games and activities, arts and crafts, music and drama, and other recreational activities.

　　Engages with participants, learning their likes and dislikes and guiding them in successfully participating in all aspects of program activities.

　　Collaborates with supervisor, other staff, and volunteers to conduct activities.

　　Assists with personal care, mobility, communication, and other basic needs.

　　Recognizes and responds to opportunities for group and individual problem solving.

　　Provides opportunities for the group so that everyone has an experience of success.

　　Sets a good example for participants in all areas, including cleanliness, punctuality, cleaning up after activities, observing rules, and sportsmanship.

　　Monitor’s participant behavior, assesses its appropriateness, enforces safety regulations and emergency procedures, and applies behavior management techniques.

　　Observes necessary precautions to secure the safety of recreation participants and spectators, renders first aid in case of minor injury.

　　Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service training programs, orientations, and evaluation sessions.

　　Communicates regularly with supervisor regarding concerns, updates, and challenges.

　　Assists in planning and conducting special events and projects and encourages participation.

　　Assists in completing behavior, accident, and other program reports as needed, submits required paperwork on time.

　　Encourages respect for personal property, City equipment and facilities.

　　Performs duties in the setting of Summer Camp programs.

　　Indoor and outdoor environment Recreation Activities (All weather types).

　　In water supervision of program participants (swimming).

　　KNOWLEDGE OF:

　　-Child development.

　　-Group recreational supervision and the rules and regulations governing various competitive games, including athletics.

　　-Basic arts and crafts.

　　-Basic Behavior Management skills.

　　-Elementary math, science, writing, etc.

　　SKILL IN:

　　-Interacting positively and communicating effectively with children and adults.

　　-Organizing and actively facilitating a variety of recreational and social activities.

　　-Communicating instructions effectively to individuals and groups.

　　-Adhering to program standards and objectives.

　　-Following directions and completing assigned tasks.

　　-Exhibiting character, integrity, and adaptability.

　　-Report writing and record keeping.

　　Minimum Qualifications & Experience

　　High School diploma/equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC).

　　Six (6) months of experience working with youth in a recreation or education setting.

　　Must be at least 18 years of age.

　　Additional Preferred Skills

　　Related experience.

　　Available from June 3, 2024 through June 14, 2024 for required orientation.

　　Available from June 17, 2024 through August 16, 2024 for summer camp programming.

　　Available to work at least 20 hours per week between 7:30am - 6:00pm Monday - Friday and some evenings and weekends.

　　Comfortable supervising a group of youth participants.

　　Basic swimming skills.

　　Comfortable in the water.

　　Comfortable working with all ages and levels of ability.

　　Willing to work both indoors and outdoors.

　　Willing to work some evenings and weekends.

　　01

　　Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

　　City of Durham Website

　　Walk in

　　Job fair

　　Employee referral

　　Professional organization Please list the organization in "other" box below

　　Internet posting Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below

　　Craig's List

　　Facebook

　　LinkedIn

　　GlassDoor

　　governmentjobs.com

　　Monster.com

　　Indeed.com

　　Employment Security Commission

　　Magazine/Newspaper

　　Other

　　02

　　If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.

　　03

　　Are you 18 years of age or older?

　　Yes

　　No

　　04

　　Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.

　　Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)

　　High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)

　　Associates Degree

　　Bachelor's Degree

　　Master's Degree

　　PhD or Juris Doctorate

　　05

　　How many months of experience do you have working with youth in a recreation or education setting?

　　No related experience

　　Less than 1 month of experience

　　1 month but less than 3 months

　　3 months but less than 6 months

　　6 months but less than 12 months

　　12 or more months experience

　　06

　　How many months of related experience do you have?

　　No related experience

　　Less than 1 month of related experience

　　1 month but less than 3 months

　　3 months but less than 6 months

　　6 months but less than 12 months

　　12 or more months

　　07

　　Check all that apply:

　　I am available to work at least 20 hours per week between 7:30am - 6:00pm Monday - Friday and some evenings and weekends.

　　I am available from June 3, 2024 through June 14, 2024 for required orientation.

　　I am available from June 17, 2024 through August 16, 2024 for summer camp programming.

　　I have basic swimming skills and am comfortable in the water.

　　I am comfortable working with all ages and levels of ability.

　　I am willing to work both indoors and outdoors.

　　I am willing to work some evenings and weekends.

　　I am comfortable supervising a group of youth participants on my own.

　　No item above applies to me.

　　Required Question