[DPR Summer/Seasonal] Program Assistant (Teen Programs)

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　　[DPR Summer/Seasonal] Program Assistant (Teen Programs)

　　Salary

　　$17.75 - $19.97 Hourly

　　Location

　　Multiple Locations, NC

　　Job Type

　　Seasonal without benefits (Less than 1000 hours)

　　Job Number

　　24-04709

　　Department

　　Parks and Recreation

　　Opening Date

　　01/18/2024

　　Closing Date

　　Continuous

　　Description

　　Questions

　　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 - $18.83

　　Workdays/Times: Monday - Friday / 7:30 a.m. . 3:00 p.m.

　　Location: Holton Career and Resource Center "or" the Durham Teen Center at Lyon Park

　　Duration: J une 3, 2024 and ends on August 16, 2024

　　Position organizes and leads participants in diverse indoor and outdoor recreational programs for the City of Durham. Incumbent may be assigned to a special skilled development area with responsibility for supervising a single recreational program, including tutoring, arts and crafts, theater, music, sports, and other athletic, cultural, or recreational activities. Incumbent leads and directs program participants in special center and community projects as well as prevention education programs. Must be available to work varying work hours, including evenings and weekends.

　　Duties/Responsibilities

　　Supervises diverse age groups in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities.

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

　　Provides assistance with personal care, mobility, and communication needs of participants.

　　Maintains order, distributes equipment, and encourages respect for personal and City property.

　　Sets a good example for participants in the areas of cleanliness, punctuality, observing rules, and sportsmanship.

　　Recognizes and responds to opportunities for group problem solving.

　　Leads and directs community work conducted by program participants.

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

　　Facilitates prevention education workshops and participates in group discussions.

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

　　Assists in maintaining activity and attendance records and submits required paperwork on time.

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

　　Encourages respect for personal property, City equipment and facilities.

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

　　KNOWLEDGE OF:

　　-Group recreational supervision.

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

　　-Basic arts and crafts.

　　-Basic behavior management skills.

　　-Prevention education and positive alternative concepts.

　　-Elementary math, science, writing, etc.

　　SKILL IN:

　　-Interacting positively and communicating effectively with youth and adults.

　　-Communicating instructions effectively to individuals and groups.

　　-Organizing and instructing specialty area.

　　-Adhering to program standards and objectives.

　　-Following directions and completing assigned tasks.

　　-Exercising initiative, adaptability, and good judgment.

　　-Modeling compliance with policies and procedures.

　　-Conflict management and defusing confrontational situations.

　　-Working with “at risk” and “high risk” youth as identified by prevention education standards.

　　-Report writing and record keeping.

　　Minimum Qualifications & Experience

　　High School diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, TSAC).

　　Six (6) months of experience in specialty area.

　　Must be at least 18 years of age.

　　Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

　　Valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification within the first six months of employment.

　　Additional Preferred Skills

　　Able to work 20 hours per week between the hours of 7:30am and 3:00pm Monday through Friday.

　　Experience working with teens.

　　Available to work between June 3, 2024 and August 16, 2024.

　　Experience creating recreation programs for teens.

　　Experience working in a summer camp setting.

　　01

　　Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

　　City of Durham Website

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　　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

　　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

　　04

　　Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license? (If you have a license from a State other than North Carolina, you must be willing and able to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days of hire)

　　I have a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license.

　　I have a valid license from another State and I am willing to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days.

　　I do not have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.

　　05

　　Are you 18 years of age or older?

　　Yes

　　No

　　06

　　How many months of experience do you have?

　　No related experience

　　Less than 1 month of experience

　　1 month but less than 3 months experience

　　3 months but less than 6 months experience

　　6 months but less than 12 months experience

　　12 or more months related experience

　　07

　　Do you have a valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification "or" if hired, are you willing to obtain within the first six months of employment?

　　I do not have a valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification and not willing to obtain within the first six months of employment.

　　I do not have a valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification, but willing to obtain within the first six months of employment.

　　I have the required certification.

　　08

　　Check all that apply:

　　I am able to work 20 hours per week between the hours of 7:30am and 3:00pm Monday through Friday.

　　I have experience working with teens.

　　I am available to work between June 3, 2024 and August 16, 2024.

　　I have experience creating recreation programs for teens.

　　I have experience working in a summer camp setting.

　　No item above applies to me.

　　09

　　If you have experience working with teens, briefly describe your experience. If you have no experience, indicate N/A.

　　Required Question