Salary: $17.00 Hourly
Location : Asheville, NC
Job Type: Temporary / Seasonal
Job Number: 2024-01185
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Recreation
Opening Date: 03/20/2024
Closing Date: 8/30/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Summary
About Our Opportunity
The City of Asheville invites you to apply to be a part of the Parks & Recreation Department's Recreation Support Staff. We are looking for staff who are energetic and engaging; have strong leadership skills and ability to model responsible mature behavior as they facilitate a variety of activities for youth in our afterschool programming. Applicants will be working directly with a variety of ages including older adults and seniors.
Additional Benefits:
On-the-job training
CPR/First Aid Certification
Uniform shirts
Access to internal promotional opportunities
Examples of shifts include: Evening shifts: 5-9 or 10pm; weekend shifts half or full day; Weekday/Lunch shift 10am - 1:30pm; may include after school programs 2-6pm; Staff may be scheduled for additional night and weekend shifts based on department needs.
Rate of Pay: $17.00
This position is a temporary/seasonal position. This position will NOT be eligible for benefits, paid leave time (vacation, sick, holiday) nor participation in the retirement system. This position is open until filled
Essential Duties and Responsibilites
- Prepares, organizes, and facilitates daily and weekly activity schedules.
- Will lead a variety of group games, crafts, and other various activities.
- Will supervise and participate in all recreational activities with youth. Will safely supervise all field trips, enrichment activities, group activities, etc. for the appointed site.
- Administer first aid as needed.
- Responsible for behavior management of participants as needed. Includes recognizing and responding to issues in a timely manner.
- Documenting issues and communicating necessary information to appropriate persons.
- Maintains a positive attitude at all times and provides positive customer service to participants and the public.
- Assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the facility or program location after activities and camp work days.
- Performs other related tasks as neede
Education and Experience
- Leadership skills in a day camp setting are preferred.
- Required and must be willing to take and be able to pass City provided Adult and Child
CPR/American Red Cross First Aid certification class. Unless currently certified.
- Staff assigned to mobile recreation programs must have a valid driver's license
preferred.
- General knowledge of community recreation work and practices.
- Should include knowledge for use of equipment and leadership techniques.
- Familiarity with relevant rules and regulations pertaining to social, artistic, and athletic
programs for youth.
- Ability to facilitate a variety of recreational activities.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates,
participants, and members of the general public.
- Ability to enforce city, departmental, and program rules and regulations.
- Ability to prepare and maintain program records.
- Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor settings.
- Able to handle long periods of standing and physical activities.
- Some shifts may require prolonged exposure to outdoor working environments.
- Staff assigned to mobile recreation units must be able to operate a program vehicle;
experience driving large vehicles is preferred.
No Employee Benefits
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Will you be 16 years of age by your first date of work?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a driver's license? Preferred but not required.

• Yes
• No

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