Aide - Summer Camp​/After School Program; PT

Position: Aide - Summer Camp/After School Program (PT)
Work Hours

Summer Camp

Hours:

Schedule Varies;
Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
After School

Hours:

Monday-Friday 2 p.m.

- 6 p.m.

JOB SUMMARY

The Aide supports the delivery of engaging educational and recreational programs for small groups of elementary-aged children, from Pre-K through 6th grade. This role involves actively leading and assisting with activities that promote academic enrichment, artistic expression, physical development, and social growth. Aides help maintain a safe, positive, and nurturing environment while supporting participants’ overall development and skill building.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no formal supervisory authority over City employees. The incumbent provides direct supervision, instruction, and leadership to program participants during activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in facilitating a variety of small and large group activities each week.

Ensure that the site is kept clean, organized, and free of litter.

Communicate with the Program Administrator about participant’s experiences and report concerns including identifying and responding to camper behavioral issues.

Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports.

Operates van to transport participants to and from various activities and events

Work collaboratively with instructors.

Perform front desk duties, including checking students in/out of the program, answering the phone, and greeting guests and visitors.

All positions at the City of Orange Beach have the job responsibilities below:

Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.

Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.

Provides responsible, appropriate, and satisfactory leadership within the City.

Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of the position.

Attends all department meetings, City meetings, and professional development activities.

Becomes thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies.

Complies with City wide and departmental policies, as well as state and federal laws.

Ensures the positive promotion of the City.

Is prompt and punctual in reporting for work, meetings, etc.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Know and understand all emergency procedures associated with the program.

Know, follow, and enforce all safety guidelines associated with the program. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for campers’ safety and their whereabouts at all times.

Maintain control of assigned small groups and fully participate during program times while instructors are facilitating a specific program

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions, duties and responsibilities of the job may be considered.

REQUIRED

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Current and valid Driver’s License.

Upon Hire, completion of First Aid and CPR certification.

Upon Hire, Successful completion of a Swim Test

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education classes or experience in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or in a related field.

Experience in areas such as sports, music, dance, arts and crafts, or recreational games

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an…