Part-Time Program Aide

Program Aide - Part Time

The City of Kingman is hiring seasonal Program Aides to help support summer recreation programs for kids, teens, and adults. This entry-level role is a great way to gain hands-on experience helping run activities, events, and programs while working as part of a fun, fast-paced team. You'll assist with daily programs, help supervise participants, and keep activities running smoothly and safely.

About You: You enjoy working with people, staying active, and being part of a team. You're comfortable helping supervise groups, following directions, and pitching in wherever needed to support recreational programs. You take responsibility seriously and understand the importance of safety, organization, and professionalism.

What You'll Do For The City Of Kingman:

• Program Support & Activities (45%): Assist with planning, preparing, and leading recreational activities such as games, crafts, sports, field trips, and indoor/outdoor programs. Help the Program Assistant with daily attendance and activity implementation and ensure programs are organized and engaging.
• Participant Supervision & Safety (25%): Provide guidance, care, and supervision for program participants. Observe safety precautions, help maintain order, and report unsafe conditions to ensure programs operate safely.
• Facility & Equipment Setup (15%): Prepare facilities, equipment, and service areas for daily activities. Assist with opening, closing, storing, securing, cleaning, and sanitizing program spaces and equipment.
• Customer Service & Communication (10%): Greet patrons, respond to questions, and provide information about programs, activities, and policies. Maintain professional communication with participants, coworkers, and the public.
• Administrative & Support Tasks (5%): Complete attendance logs, incident reports, timesheets, and other required records. Attend required meetings and trainings and assist with special events or additional programs as needed.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics attached to the job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Commitment to Safety and Wellness: It is the policy of the City of Kingman to ensure a safe, healthful workplace for all its employees. It requires that every person in the organization assumes the responsibility of individual and organizational safety. Injury and illness losses from incidents are costly and preventable. The City of Kingman will employ an effective accident and illness prevention program and a comprehensive wellness program that involves all its employees in the effort to eliminate workplace hazards and promote employee health and wellness. All employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and wellness program activities including the following: reporting hazards, unsafe work practices and accidents immediately to their supervisors or a safety committee representative; wearing required personal protective equipment; and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Be Part of Something Great - Build Your Future in Kingman: The City of Kingman is located in Mohave County approximately 100 miles southeast of Las Vegas and 195 miles northwest of Phoenix nestled between the beautiful Cerbat and Hualapai mountain ranges along historic Route 66. In 2019, Reader's Digest named Kingman one of the "Nicest Places in Arizona" for its thoughtful residents and spirit of generosity. In addition to its small-town look and feel, the area also offers a wide range of recreational activities that include hiking, bike and ATV trails, camping, golf, beautiful parks, historical attractions, nearby lakes and the Colorado River. With more than 400 full and part-time employees across 30 divisions, the City of Kingman provides exceptional public services to over 30,000 residents. Our focus on high-quality customer service, safety and teamwork underpins our efforts to foster an atmosphere where citizens and businesses can thrive. For more information about the City of Kingman, please see our Open Finance Portal, Choose Kingman Economic Development page and our Go Kingman tourism page.

Find Your Rewarding Career With Us! Personal Growth Opportunities ~ Meaningful and Challenging Work ~ Public Service Community Spirit ~ Training and Development This position is not eligible for benefits except for AZ Sick Leave Accruals earned @ 1hr for every 30 hrs worked.