Program Aide

Colorado Psychiatric; Westminster, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Hyland Hills Park & Recreation District is seeking a Program Aide to support general recreation programs and day trips. You will supervise participants, help transport them in a program vehicle, and assist with a variety of activities to foster a safe and enjoyable environment.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and clear communication with families and staff while engaging participants in interactive experiences in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Requires valid Driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours.
• Work may be indoors and outdoors; exposure to weather.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, engaging supervision for participants in recreation programs and day trips.
• Safely transport participants in a program vehicle.
• Facilitate activities such as swimming, sports, arts & crafts, field trips.
• Maintain communication with participants, families, and staff about activities and concerns.

Job description

Program Aide

General Summary:

Under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator, the Program Aide plays a vital role in providing a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for participants in general recreation programs and day trips. This position involves supervising participants, safely transporting participants in a program vehicle, facilitating activities, and fostering positive relationships with participants and staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the safety and well-being of participants.
• Supports Coordinator and staff in the administration of medical protocols.
• Accurately implements daily programs such as swimming, sports, games, arts & crafts, field trips and more.

Job Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of participants, following protocol regarding the handling of behaviors and special needs of all participants.
• Communicates all pertinent issues affecting activities to supervisors and other staff.
• Establishes good rapport with families of participants as well as keeping them informed about any concerns affecting participants.
• Organizes and maintains daily schedules of activities.
• Must have a valid Driver's license.

Working Environment/Physical Activities:

• Noise level: moderate to loud.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Work will be in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Regular driving is required, including operating a passenger van to transport participants to and from designated drop-off and pick-up locations.
• Ability to stand more than 8 hours a day.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.

This job description may be amended from time to time and is established by Hyland Hills Park & Recreation District. The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to outline the basic requirements, duties, and general responsibilities of the position. This position is "at will", which means the District may terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any or no reason, subject only to the requirements of Federal and State law. Similarly, the employee may terminate the employment relationship without notice at any time for any or no reason. In addition, all finalists selected for employment with Hyland Hills Parks & Recreation District must undergo a thorough criminal background check.