After School Recreation Attendant

City of Boise; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Boise is seeking an After School Recreation Attendant to help create a safe, welcoming environment for youth after school. The position typically runs weekdays from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.

at school-based community centers, with a focus on supervision and positive youth interaction. You will lead games, sports, arts and crafts, and activities for ages 5–17, prepare materials, and support staff with basic instruction and safety measures.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age for elementary supervision.
• Must be 18 years of age for junior high and above supervision.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• 1 year experience volunteering or working with youths/teens.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and welcoming after-school environment for youth ages 5-17.
• Lead games, sports, arts and crafts, and other activities.
• Prepare materials and supplies for youth arts and crafts projects.
• Encourage and engage youth in indoor and outdoor activities.
• Monitor equipment and report repairs to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Youth instruction

Recreational activities

Behavior management

Public interaction

Independent work

Judgement and discretion

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Looking for a fun, flexible job that fits around school? Join the City of Boise as an After School Recreation Attendant and make a difference in your community! Open to applicants age 16+, this position typically works weekdays from 3-6 p.m. at one of several school-based community centers.

Help create a safe and welcoming after-school environment for youth ages 5-17 through games, sports, arts and crafts, and other activities - all while gaining valuable work, leadership, and teamwork experience.

• Must be 16 years of age for elementary supervision

• Must be 18 years of age for junior high and above supervision.

Prepares materials and supplies for youth arts and crafts projects and assists participants when necessary.

Encourages and engages youth in a variety of indoor and outdoor group recreational activities such as basketball, tag, and tetherball.

Makes sure equipment and supplies are in good working order and notifies supervisor when items need repair or replacement.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Must be 16 years of age for elementary supervision
• Must be 18 years of age for junior high and above supervision.

Ability to:

• provide basic instruction to youth;
• participate in mild-to-moderate recreational activities/sports;
• recognize and redirect misbehavior;
• interact with the public and co-workers in a friendly and professional manner;
• work independently with limited supervision; and
• exercise considerable judgment and discretion.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• 1 year experience volunteering or working with youths and/or teens in a daycare, sports league, afterschool program or similar environment.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation Drug Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post-Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.

This position is required to work directly with and oversee minors in the absence of their parent or guardian, or work directly with and oversee vulnerable adults in the absence of their caretaker or guardian. The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here 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.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. The noise level is frequently loud and occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, run, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions and outdoor weather conditions.