On-Call Aftercare Assistant

City of Parkland; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Parkland is seeking an On-Call Aftercare Assistant to supervise and engage children at a recreation center. The role involves planning activities, ensuring safety, and coordinating transport to and from the center.

The position operates on an on-call, as-needed basis under general supervision. The candidate must be at least 17, possess CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications, and have prior Summer Camp Counselor experience with the City of Parkland.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years of age.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required.
• Experience as a Summer Camp Counselor for at least one full Summer with the City of Parkland.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and well-being of each child under supervision.
• Supervise and organize games and activities for children.
• Escort children using walking or bus transportation.
• Follow safety guidelines at all times.
• Maintain quality of supplies, equipment, and materials.
• Maintain high health and safety standards for children and staff.
• Interact professionally with parents and guardians.
• Supervise orderly arrival and departure of children.
• Represent the City positively in public interactions.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Background checks

Drug screening

Effective communication

Flexibility

Independent work

Record keeping

Safety awareness

Public interaction

Safety regulations

Ability to multitask

Education

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

AED Certification

Summer Camp Counselor experience (City of Parkland)

Job description

The On-Call Aftercare Assistant will work on an on-call, as needed basis. This position performs intermediate paraprofessional work planning and supervising the activities of children at a recreation center. Work is performed under general supervision.

• Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child under their watch.
• Supervises and organizes games and activities for children.
• Escorts children using different forms of transportation (i.e., walking, bus).
• Is aware of and implements safety guidelines.
• Takes responsibility for the quality of the supplies, equipment, and materials.
• Maintains a high standard of health and safety in all activities for children and staff.
• High level of professionalism when interacting with parents and guardians.
• Supervises the orderly arrival and departure of children.
• Represents the City positively when interacting with the public.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be at least 17 years of age.
• Must have valid CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
• Experience as a Summer Camp Counselor for at least one (1) full Summer with the City of Parkland.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to pass a Level 2 Background Check
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Ability to commit to the entire Fall Break/Winter Break/Spring Break program
• Ability to work up to 8 hours per day during the course of the program
• Ability to communicate well with participants, parents, other staff and the general public
• Ability to exercise initiative, interpret and apply laws, ordinance, rules, regulations, and safety and health standards
• Ability to change planned activities in a moment's notice
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision
• Ability to set a good example for campers to encourage sharing, clean up, and good sportsmanship
• Ability to keep records and prepare reports
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to be patient and calm in a high stress environment
• Ability to teach and coach campers in planned activities indoors and outdoors
• Ability to exercise good judgement, self-control, and demonstrate enthusiasm
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work environment is typically performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity and responsiveness to changes that include goals, priorities, and needs of the organization and position.
• The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
• Work may be performed indoors and outdoors in hot, humid, or rainy weather.
• Must be able to constantly stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, speaking, standing, talking, walking, and running.

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION: This position is deemed a safety sensitive position in accordance with Florida State Statute Chapter 112.0455 Drug Free Workplace Act and is subject to pre-employment drug screening.