After School Program Assistant

Position DescriptionWork. 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 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: $18.83 - $21.80/hourLocation: Multiple LocationsWork Days/Hours: 15-20 hours per week during the traditional school year and up to 40 hours per week during Summer Camp; Shifts vary with After School 2:30 pm-6:00 pm Monday-Friday; Intersession / Fun day camps 7:30 am-6:00 pm; Summer Camp 7:30 am - 6:30 pm; Some evenings and weekends required. 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.Duties/ResponsibilitiesTakes 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.POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE: After School, Intersession, Fun Days: -Performs duties in the setting of After School, Intersession, and Fun Day programs. -Provides homework assistance using available resources. -Indoor and outdoor environment Recreation Activities (All weather types). -In water supervision of program participants (swimming). Summer Camps: -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 & ExperienceHigh School diploma/equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC)Six (6) months of experience working with youth in organized activities.Must be at least 18 years of age.Additional Preferred SkillsExperience working with children ages 5-12.Ability to manage behavior expectations, engaging with participants, and encouraging participants ages 5-12 to be involved in group/individual activities.