What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Aide - Youth (Camp Carson) position at Carson City, NV?
Description
During the Camp Carson Summer Day Camp program, we provide structured activities to our youth. Recreation Aides will be responsible for assisting Recreation Leads in a variety of ways and ensuring children’s safety in the program. As a Recreation Aide you will create a fun and safe environment, maintaining Youth Programs Policies, support Recreation Leads, introduce and participate kids to fun and exciting indoor and outdoor activities that include STEAM, Arts & Crafts, Core Programs, Teambuilding, Swimming, and Field Trips. The most important aspect of the Recreation Aide position is to form positive relationships with the children and help them, whether it is playing an activity, assist when they get injured, become upset, or be someone the children can talk to. This position consists of watching over children from a specific grade group. Recreation Aides are expected to be with the children and be aware of their whereabouts and behavior from the time they check in to our program to the time their parents check them out.
Learn more about the Camp Carson Program here!
This is a non-exempt, part-time position, not to exceed 1039 work hours in a fiscal year, in which the employee performs a variety of routine tasks in support of the Carson City Youth Programs.
** Please Note: This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. **
Examples of Duties
This class specification lists the major duties and requirement of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
- Organize, monitor, and participate in recreation and learning activities suitable for children between the ages of 5 & 13 years of age.
- Prepares needed supplies for activities, setting up prior to an activity and cleaning up after the activity.
- Carry out plans for activity. Treat participants appropriately and properly. Use positive monitoring techniques.
- Ensure that the facility and equipment used are clean and in proper working condition.
- Maintain daily attendance records for each participant; contact parents according to established protocols.
- Maintain an organized and orderly work atmosphere.
- React immediately, calmly and effectively to situations and employ established techniques to resolve issues.
- Perform cleaning duties as assigned.
- Perform related duties as assigned by Recreation Aide Lead or Recreation Aide Supervisor.
- Perform all duties in a safe manner.
Typical 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.
Education and Experience:
Must be at least fifteen (15) years of age at date of hire, and have either paid or volunteer experience working with children between 5 and 13 years of age AND be willing to participate in water activities and be in water up to four (4) feet deep; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
SPECIAL NOTE: This position, along with other childcare providers, are one of many groups of professionals required to report known or reasonable suspicion of abuse and/or neglect of children in their care and are considered mandated reporters as outlined in Nevada Revised Statutes.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
- Must obtain CPR/AED/First Aid Certification within six (6) months of hire.
- Campus Extension certificates (Mandated Reporting: Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect) within one (1) month of hire.
- Nevada Act Early certificates within one (1) month of hire.
- Pool Pact certificates within one (1) month of hire.
- Pro Solutions certificates within one (1) month of hire.
Continued employment is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining these certifications.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
- Safe work practices.
- Specific area of employment (working with children/basketball/volleyball, etc.).
- Assist in organizing and implementing activities for the program participants.
- React immediately, calmly, and effectively to situations and employ established techniques to resolve issues.
- Enforce policies and procedures.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with both children and adults.
- Maintain current certifications.
- Drive a City vehicle if 18 years of age or older.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
In addition to the minimum requirements and knowledge, skills and abilities listed for the position, the following are required: sufficient mobility, strength, and endurance to maintain the facility, and effectively monitor and control the participants involved in the recreational activities. Use standard office equipment (including a computer), vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. The ability to lift at times up to 30 lbs. Must be mobile, able to sit, stoop, and climb. Some accommodations may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
The working environment is both inside and outside during all seasons of the year and in all temperatures.
OTHER CONDITIONS:
Employees must be willing to work overtime, shifts, weekends, flexible hours and holidays. Staff may need to driver their personal vehicles while on work hours if over the age of 16.
Supplemental Information
1. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
2. Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
3. Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
4. New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation (if 18 years of age or older) which costs the new employee $47.00 and a drug screening which costs $36.50. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screening.
5. This position is required to make a report in accordance with Nevada Revised Statute 432B.220, if, in his or her professional or occupational capacity, he or she knows or has reasonable cause to believe that a child has been abused or neglected.
6. Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA)and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicants Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All Candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must completed Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose please contact Human Resources at 775-887-2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.uscis.gov.
7. Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Part-time employees are limited to working no more than 1,039 hours in any fiscal year, July 1 through June 30. Part-time employees are not eligible to receive paid leave (including pay for not working on holidays), PERS retirement, or medical/dental/vision/life insurance. Nevada does not have a state income tax. Part-time employees do not contribute to social security; however, they must contribute 7.5% of their gross pay into a FICA Alternative Plan and are also responsible for paying the 1.45% Medicare tax. Part-time employees are covered under the City’s worker’s compensation program.
For additional information, please contact Human Resources at (775) 887-2103.
Salary : $37 - $47
