Extended Care Aide

Manassas Park Community Center; Manassas (VA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Manassas Park is seeking a Recreation Program Assistant to support youth activities under the supervision of the Recreation Leader. You will help implement programs, assist with setup and breakdown, and provide classroom management support in outdoor year-round environments.

Applicants must be at least 15 years old, able to lift 50 lbs, and have the flexibility to work evenings and weekends during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years of age.
• Ability to frequently lift 50 lbs and work outdoors year-round.
• No experience required; recreational program experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret Parks and Recreation policies to employees.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public, vendors, and staff.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends during peak season.
• Demonstrated writing and speaking skills for official communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of recreational programs under direction of the Recreation Leader.
• Assist in the set up and breakdown of activities.
• Provide classroom and classroom management assistance.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Engagement with youth

Education

Must be at least 15 years old

Prior childcare or recreational experience preferred

Job description

General Statement of Job

Under the supervision of the Recreation Specialist- Youth Programs and Camps and Recreation Leader responsible for providing recreational program support while adhering to City of Manassas Park employment standards. Work is performed under the general direction of Recreation Leader I.

All positions at the City of Manassas Park require a customer service mindset, in accordance with the Customer Service-related focus of the City

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist in the implementation of recreational programs, under the specific direction of the Recreation Leader
2. Assist in the set up and breakdown of activities
3. Provide classroom/class management assistance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

1. Education: must be at least 15 years of age**
2. Physical: The ability to frequently lift 50 lbs.; energy levels sufficient to actively work in outdoor environment on a year-round basis, as required.
3. Experience: No experience necessary, recreational program experience preferred; or any equivalent combing of education, training or experience which provides:
o Experience in parks and recreation programs/classes/courses/instruction.
o Ability to interpret and explain Parks and Recreation policies, rules, and procedures to employees.
o Ability to deal effectively with the public, private vendors, and other employees.
o Availability to work additional hours during peak operation season that will include evenings and weekends to include July 4th.
o Must have demonstrated writing and speaking skills with the ability to establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with elected and appointed officials, other governmental agencies, corporate and other private sector representatives, and members of the general public.

Minimum Education and Training

o Prior childcare and/ or recreational experience preferred.

ADA Compliance

The City of Manassas Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Manassas Park will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.