Summer Program Assistant

Salary: $15.00 Hourly

Location : City of Hopewell, VA

Job Type: Temporary Part-Time

Job Number: REC012723-4

Department: Recreation

Opening Date: 05/10/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

Assists with facilitating a variety of summer programs for children ages 3-17.

Examples of Duties

  • Involved in a variety of summer camp programs and special activities with children ages 3-17.
  • Leads a variety of physical activities, games, and craft projects while maintaining a safe and fun environment.
  • Monitor games, activities and trips to ensure safety of patrons. Enforces discipline, policies and procedures, and proper use of equipment.
  • Serves as a role model and promotes positive behaviors and attitudes while maintaining constructive relationships with participants and colleagues.
  • Assists with Summer Food Service Program meal preparation and service.
  • Prepares program materials, assists with room setup and cleanup, and secures equipment.
  • Maintains facility cleanliness and assists with custodial duties.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications
Knowledge:

  • General knowledge physical activity, group games, and arts and crafts.
  • General knowledge of programs and activities appropriate for ages 3-17.

Skills:

  • Strong customer service and communication skills.

Abilities:

  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to work successfully in a team environment and maintain positive working relationships.
  • Ability to enter, stand, and move in a pool or lake.

Supplemental Information
Work Environment:

  • Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments. Worker is exposed to temperature changes, noise, odors, dust and strenuous physical activity.

Essential Physical Activities:

  • May require occasional lifting of 25 pounds or less

**Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, Saturday**

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