Aide - Summer Camp/After School Program (PT)

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.
• Aid in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports.
• Operate 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.

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.
• Required Qualifications:
• A High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• A Current and Valid Driver’s License.
• Completion of First Aid and CPR certification upon hire.
• Successful completion of a Swim Test upon hire.

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

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, swim, crouch, bend, and kneel while leading and participating in activities.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor and outdoor conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Application Instructions

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Qualification Questions

• How many years of experience do you have working with children?
• In what settings have you worked with children (e.g., tutoring, child care, coaching, camps, youth programs, etc.)? If no experience, type N/A.