Staff Assistants (Part-Time, Temporary Summer)

Overview: THIS IS A TEMPORARY, SUMMER-ONLY POSITION. The City of Boston, Parks & Recreation Department, offers a wide variety of summer programs, including, but not limited to, drop-in programs, golf, soccer, rugby, sports camp(s), baseball, softball programs, and much, much more. The Staff Assistant(s) support and/or plan, organize and conduct age-appropriate programs, including educational activities, games and drop-in activities for youth throughout the Greater Boston Neighborhoods. Responsibilities: Provides quality instruction/skill development for teen/youth sports/recreation programs. Exhibits leadership in setting a positive tone and attitude in all aspects of the job. Responsible for equipment setup and breakdown. Monitors and supervises participants and ensures their safety and security at all times. Attends and participates in all necessary training and staff meeting(s). Ensures a fun environment for all program participants. Follows dress code determined by the appropriate Program Director and/or Manager. Performs related work as required. Minimum Entrance Qualifications: Prior experience working with youth ages 5-18 is a plus. Previous summer recreation programming, summer camp, sports camp, golf, and drop-in program experience preferred. Must have the capability to instruct or lead a variety of sports and games for varied levels of skill ability. Must be familiar with emergency procedures and protocol. Ability to create strong relationships with youth in a short period of time. An interest in a variety of youth programs, including technology, art, sports, and recreation. Must be flexible and able to function well in a team-oriented environment. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to work in a high-paced environment with continual distractions. Must be enthusiastic, patient, creative, energetic, mature, and able to focus on a continual basis. Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on details as required by the job. CPR and First Aid certification is a plus. Staff Assistants must commit to 20-30 hrs/wk during summer camp weeks. Background Checks Required: Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sexual Offender Record Information (SORI). Boston Residency Required. Terms: Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-Union / $17-$26 per hour; pay rate depends on program and experience. Hours per week: 20-30 hrs per week