DPR Summer​/Seasonal School Age Care Program Assistant

Job Overview

City of Durham Summer/Seasonal School Age Care Program Assistant – 20‑40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday shifts 7:30 am–6:00 pm with some evenings and weekends. Hourly rate: $18.46–$20.35.

Location:

Various Recreation Centers.

• Takes responsibility for the health, well‑being, and safety of participants of all skill levels and abilities.
• Organizes and facilitates youth sports, games and activities, arts and crafts, music and drama, and other recreational activities.
• Engages with participants, learning their likes and dislikes and guiding them in successfully participating in all aspects of program activities.
• Collaborates with supervisor, other staff, and volunteers to conduct activities.
• Assists with personal care, mobility, communication, and other basic needs.
• Recognizes and responds to opportunities for group and individual problem solving.
• Provides opportunities for the group so that everyone has an experience of success.
• Sets a good example for participants in all areas, including cleanliness, punctuality, cleaning up after activities, observing rules, and sportsmanship.
• Monitors participant behavior, assesses its appropriateness, enforces safety regulations and emergency procedures, and applies behavior management techniques.
• Observes necessary precautions to secure the safety of recreation participants and spectators, renders first aid in case of minor injury.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, in‑service training programs, orientations, and evaluation sessions.
• Communicates regularly with supervisor regarding concerns, updates, and challenges.
• Assists in planning and conducting special events and projects and encourages participation.
• Assists in completing behavior, accident, and other program reports as needed and submits required paperwork on time.
• Encourages respect for personal property, City equipment and facilities.

• Performs duties in the setting of After School, Intersession, and Fun Day programs.
• Provides homework assistance using available resources.
• Manages indoor and outdoor recreation activities in all weather types.
• Provides in‑water supervision of program participants (swimming).

• Performs duties in the setting of Summer Camp programs.
• Manages indoor and outdoor recreation activities in all weather types.
• Provides in‑water supervision of program participants (swimming).

• Child development.
• Group recreational supervision and rules governing various competitive games, including athletics.
• Basic arts and crafts.
• Basic behavior management skills.
• Elementary math, science, writing, etc.

• Interacting positively and communicating effectively with children and adults.
• Organizing and actively facilitating a variety of recreational and social activities.
• Communicating instructions effectively to individuals and groups.
• Adhering to program standards and objectives.
• Following directions and completing assigned tasks.
• Exhibiting character, integrity, and adaptability.
• Report writing and record keeping.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC).
• Six (6) months of experience working with youth in organized activities.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience working with children ages 5‑12.
• Ability to manage behavior expectations, engage participants, and encourage participation of ages 5‑12.

Entry level

Temporary

Other

Government Administration