Aide

Aide - Youth Camp

The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job—someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge, skills, and education. Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

Position Purpose / Important Application Information

The Aide - Youth Camp assists with the planning and implementation of an exciting, safe, and fun-filled experience for participants in Youth and Teen programs. Recreation staff have the primary responsibility of ensuring the safety of program participants. Aides work with a camp leader, supervisor, or director and never work with children unsupervised. This position is classified as safety-sensitive due to the nature of the work. Employees in this position may be subject to random drug testing and/or heightened supervision per the personnel policies and rules. Benefits as a result of working in this position, you will:

• Gain experience working with children
• Work alongside a team of professional staff
• Learn classroom experience teaching dance, reading, cheerleading, science, and other enrichment classes
• Attend field trips with campers to Denver area attractions
• Enjoy free access to City of Westminster Recreation facilities

Organizational Competencies And Cultural Values/General Competencies

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive, and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment, and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork). This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational, and informational services and resources; and acquiring, developing, and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space, and trails. This position works toward the accomplishment of the department's mission: Together we create exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness, and literacy.

General Competencies – Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Provide guidance and assistance to participants using the SPIRIT values of the City
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Plan and implement engaging activities for a specific assigned age group
• Relate well to children and show confidence in interactions with the public and adults
• Respond quickly and calmly in emergency situations
• Provide proper authority to children
• Establish effective working relationships with other employees in all different work groups
• Demonstrate knowledge of outdoor activities, including games and sports
• Demonstrates creativity and self-motivation

All employees are expected to provide excellent customer service, communicate in an effective manner both verbally and in writing, display professionalism and integrity, work efficiently, effectively and accurately, work independently and as part of a team, take initiative, solve problems, display good judgment, take ownership for delivering a high-quality product or service, have regular and punctual attendance, and effectively handle emergency situations.

Job Specific Functions

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks:

• Assists in the planning and execution of activities in the areas of crafts, dance, sports, games, special events, science, language, and field trips with participants in our program
• Provides a safe environment for the participants
• Administers basic first aid
• Helps to maintain equipment and supplies
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attends staff meetings
• Provides additional assistance to special needs children

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion.

Position Requirements/Working Conditions/Pre-Employment Requirements

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications Required:

• Must be at least 15 years old
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certification within 90 days of hire

Preferred:

• One (1) month of documented, full-time equivalent (160 hours) work experience with school-age children, five (5) to 15 years of age

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.

Physical Requirements: This position requires a moderate degree of physical stamina and strength, including the ability to:

• Frequently sit, stand, and walk through a multi-level facility
• Occasionally squat, bend, kneel, twist, climb, balance, and reach overhead
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds
• Frequently use hands and fingers for fine manipulation; occasionally use light and firm grasp
• Frequently see objects up close to perform office tasks and far away to observe activity for safety hazards or problems
• Constantly use hearing to interact with guests and staff and recognize trouble outside of view
• Occasionally use sufficient physical strength, stamina, and agility to perform emergency work in various capacities

Working Conditions: Work is constantly performed indoors and outdoors with exposure to extreme temperatures. Work is performed in a high public use recreation facility where loud noise and multiple events and activities at one time may cause a distraction. Exposure to periods of high activity and stress under demanding conditions. The position requires a great deal of communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies.

Required Materials and Equipment: Recreation, sport, and craft equipment.

Pre-Employment Requirements: Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the United States and must successfully pass a criminal background check, reference check, and substance screen. There may be additional pre-employment requirements depending on the nature of the position. We are a caring, courteous, team-oriented organization committed to excellence in public service. Employees thrive in a culture that is respectful, professional, and diverse. Our work culture encourages passionate, positive, and enthusiastic employees. Westminster is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.