Recreation Aide

Recreation Aide Skip to main content#Recreation Aide page is loaded## Recreation Aide Apply locations:
Omaha, NEtime type:
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Posted Todayjob requisition :
REQ-Facilitates youth recreational activities by supervising, participating, or teaching.##
** MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:*** ## Attends scheduled program hours and devotes time to direct interaction and supervision with the youth and Boys Town employees, guests, and visitors.* ## Assists in programs such as intramural sports, community retreats, and open recreation time with the goal of building a positive community and building positive relationships with BT youth* ## Assists in keeping the Fieldhouse a safe and secure facility by monitoring youth, keeping accurate attendance records, making sure the requisite areas are locked, and surveying the building for any safety risks.
* ## Assists with Boys Town High School home athletic events such as Football, Wrestling, Cross Country, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, and Track. Responsibilities can and will include taking tickets, running the clock/scoreboard, monitoring the crowd, being a host for visiting, and more.* ## Coordinates with supervisors and co-workers to set up equipment needed to implement and facilitate programs.* ## Uses the Boys Town Model to teach and monitor behaviors and skills at Recreation Activities* ## If certified, you may act as a lifeguard.

This will include being responsible for water safety and pool procedures throughout the given shift. Boys Town will provide this certification.* ## Assists in providing safety and security for youth during the school day and practice times.* ## Works with administration to account for youth whereabouts and safety.* ## Monitors Field House doors during school hours, ensuring all entries are authorized and safe.
* ## Monitors radio communications.* ## Assists office staff and teachers in verifying student attendance and whereabouts within the Field House during the school day.* ## Assists teachers during the school day, providing support services and requests that otherwise would take teachers away from their classes.* ## Supervises youth who are referred, or have appointments, drivers’ education courses, or are waiting for FT pickup, etc.
* ## Provides directions and access for deliveries arriving to the Field House.* ## Assists with visitors to the Field House, including guests with appointments to Athletic Director office.* ## Locks down Field House in case of emergency, fire drill or emergency, inclement weather drill or emergency, including communicating with administration on location of students.* ## Conducts sweeps after fire drill per instruction from administration.##

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** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:*** ## Knowledge of recreational activities, equipment, and safe practices.* ## Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner.* ## Ability to adapt responses to situations while maintaining procedural and regulatory integrity.* ## Ability to build disciplined and positive relationships with BT youth.* ## Ability to build positive, and professional relationships with coworkers and other Boys Town Staff.##

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* REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

*** ## High school diploma or equivalent required.* ## Minimum of 19 years of age required.* ## CPR – First Aid – AED Certified within 60 days of transfer or hire required.* ## Lifeguard Certification for some positions required.## ##
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* PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

*** ## Recreational, athletic, or experience working with youth preferred.* ## Other Duties:
This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.* ## Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.##

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** PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:*** ## Must have and maintain sufficient mental acuity and physical strength, agility, and endurance to perform all job requirements (including stressful situations - physically,…