Program Assistant (W. D. Hill)

Salary: $17.75 – $19.97 Hourly

Location : Durham, NC

Job Type: Part Time w/ Ret benefits (More than 1000 hours)

Job Number: 23-04489

Department: Parks and Recreation

Opening Date: 09/05/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

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 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: $17.75
Work Times/Days: Various shifts between hours of Monday – Friday 9:00am – 9:30pm; Saturdays 9:00am – 2:00pm

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.
• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
• 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

• Available to work during the hours of 11:00am – 1:00pm & 4:00pm – 9:00pm Monday-Friday, as needed.
• Experience implementing activities for a group of participants.
• Available to work on some weekends and holidays.
• Experience with programming for children ages 0-7 and teens ages 13-18.
• Experience with ActiveNet or other recreation management software.

01

Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

• City of Durham Website
• Walk in
• Job fair
• Employee referral
• Professional organization ***Please list the organization in “other” box below***
• Internet posting ***Please list the specific web site in the “other” box below***
• Craig’s List
• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• GlassDoor
• governmentjobs.com
• Monster.com
• Indeed.com
• Employment Security Commission
• Magazine/Newspaper
• Other

02

If you listed “other” above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.

03

Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

04

Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.

• Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
• PhD or Juris Doctorate

05

Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver’s license? (If you have a license from a State other than North Carolina, you must be willing and able to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver’s license within 60 days of hire)

• I have a valid, unrestricted NC driver’s license.
• I have a valid license from another State and I am willing to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver’s license within 60 days.
• I do not have a valid, unrestricted driver’s license.

06

How many months of experience do you have in specialty area?

• No related experience
• Less than 1 month ofexpe ience
• 1 month but less than 3 months
• 3 months but less than 6 months
• 6 months but less than 12 months
• 12 or more months

07

Do you have a valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification “or” if hired, are you willing to obtain within the first six months of employment?

• I do not have a valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification and not willing to obtain within the first six months of employment.
• I do not have a valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification, but willing to obtain within the first six months of employment.
• I have the required certification.

08

I . . .. (check all that apply):

• am available to work during the hours of 11:00am – 1:00pm & 4:00pm – 9:00pm Monday-Friday, as needed.
• have experience implementing activities for a group of participants.
• am available to work on some weekends and holidays.
• have experience with programming for children ages 0-7 and teens ages 13-18.
• have experience with ActiveNet or other recreation management software.
• No item above applies to me.

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