Specialist

Town of Natick; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Town of Natick's Recreation & Parks department is seeking enthusiastic program specialists to supervise youth and participants, lead games, and create a safe, engaging environment in the afternoons, evenings, and weekends. You will work as part of a team, help with setup and cleanup, and participate in staff training.

CPR/FA certification is required or will be obtained. This is a part-time position (Grade 1) with hourly wages, offering flexible hours up to 19 per week.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with youth or in a recreation or related setting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Enjoys working with children and participants of all ages.
• Positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn.
• Has or will obtain CPR/FA certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise participants and lead games/activities.
• Plan and run games and activities to engage participants.
• Maintain a safe program environment and ensure supervision.
• Assist with setup and cleanup for activities and events.
• Attend staff trainings and work as part of a team to deliver a high-quality recreation experience.

Skills

Youth engagement

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Job description

We're looking for enthusiastic, dependable, and energetic individuals to join our Recreation & Parks team! Program Specialists work directly with participants to create a safe, fun, and engaging environment while leading activities, encouraging participation, and serving as positive role models. Responsibilities include supervising participants, planning and running games and activities, maintaining a safe program environment, helping with setup and cleanup, attending staff training, and working as part of a team to provide a high-quality recreation experience.

This position works afternoons, evenings, and weekends, depending on schedule and availability. Hours are flexible, up to 19 per week.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with youth or in a recreation or related setting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Enjoys working with children and participants of all ages.
• Positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn.
• Has or will obtain CPR/FA certification.

Compensation

This position is Grade 1 of the Town’s Part-Time Pay Plan with an hourly range of $16.50 - $17.51 based upon qualifications and experience.

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