Program Assistant

City of Durham; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Durham's Durham Parks and Recreation is seeking a Recreation Program Assistant. The role organizes and leads participants in diverse indoor and outdoor programs, with shifts including evenings and weekends.

The position offers a friendly team environment and opportunities to support community engagement. Responsibilities include supervising participants of all ages, assisting with personal care needs, maintaining safety, and documenting attendance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED/HiSET/TSAC) required.
• Six (6) months of experience in the specialty area.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector within six months.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, well-being, and safety of participants of all skill levels.
• Supervise diverse age groups in various activities indoors and outdoors.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and communication needs.
• Maintain order, distribute equipment, and uphold property rules.
• Set an example for cleanliness, punctuality, and sportsmanship.
• Lead and direct community work by participants.
• Create inclusive experiences so everyone has a chance to succeed.
• Conduct prevention education workshops and group discussions.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and orientation sessions.
• Maintain attendance records and complete paperwork on time.
• Communicate with supervisor about concerns and updates.
• Encourage respect for property and facilities.
• Observe safety precautions and render first aid for minor injuries.

Skills

Communication

Youth interaction

Group instruction

Standards adherence

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ActiveNet

Job description

Position Description

Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve. A nationally accredited team of passionate professionals devoted to building better lives and a better community through the power of parks and recreation. Our talented team at Durham Parks and Recreation is devoted to community service and provides a diverse range of programs, services, opportunities, and experiences while being united through our core pillars of creating equitable economic impacts; advancing conservation; rejuvenating health and wellness; enhancing quality of life; and sustaining social equity.

Hourly Rate: $18.83 - $20.76/hour

Work Times/Days: Shifts vary between Monday – Friday 11:00 am-8:00 pm, Saturdays 9:00 am- 1:00 pm

***This position may be assigned to any DPR Recreation Center***

Position organizes and leads participants in diverse indoor and outdoor recreational programs for the City of Durham. Incumbent may be assigned to a special skilled development area with responsibility for supervising a single recreational program, including tutoring, arts and crafts, theater, music, sports, and other athletic, cultural, or recreational activities. Incumbent leads and directs program participants in special center and community projects as well as prevention education programs. Must be available to work varying work hours, including evenings and weekends.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Takes responsibility for the health, well-being, and safety of participants of all skill levels and abilities.
• Supervises diverse age groups in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities.
• Provides assistance with personal care, mobility, and communication needs of participants.
• Maintains order, distributes equipment, and encourages respect for personal and City property.
• Sets a good example for participants in the areas of cleanliness, punctuality, observing rules, and sportsmanship.
• Recognizes and responds to opportunities for group problem solving.
• Leads and directs community work conducted by program participants.
• Provides opportunities for the group so that everyone has an experience of success.
• Facilitates prevention education workshops and participates in group discussions.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service training programs, orientations, and evaluation sessions.
• Assists in maintaining activity and attendance records and submits required paperwork on time.
• Communicates regularly with supervisor regarding concerns, updates, and challenges.
• Encourages respect for personal property, City equipment and facilities.
• Observes necessary precautions to secure the safety of program participants and renders first aid in case of minor injury.

Knowledge Of

• Group recreational supervision.
• Group recreational supervision and the rules and regulations governing various competitive games, including athletics.
• Basic arts and crafts.
• Basic behavior management skills.
• Prevention education and positive alternative concepts.
• Elementary math, science, writing, etc.

Skill In

• Interacting positively and communicating effectively with youth and adults.
• Communicating instructions effectively to individuals and groups.
• Organizing and instructing specialty area.
• Adhering to program standards and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, TSAC).
• Six (6) months of experience in specialty area.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• A valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification within the first six months of employment.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Experience leading group activities.
• Experience working with participants from a variety of age groups, cultures, and with differences in abilities.
• Experience with ActiveNet or other Recreation Management Software