What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gametime Aide-Seasonal position at City of Durango?
Description
Join our Parks & Recreation team as a Gametime Aide and support our youth recreational programs! Reporting to the Gametime Director, Supervisor, and Recreation Specialist, you’ll be responsible for the safety and well-being of a group of children.
About The Gametime Program
The purpose of the Durango Parks and Recreation Gametime Program is to provide children the opportunity to form new relationships and try new things while participating in various activities in a well-supervised, safe, and supportive environment.
Our Philosophy
Our main objective is to provide a safe, healthy, and fun environment for the children, while allowing parents to feel comfortable knowing that their children will be cared for in a professional and positive way. We believe that each child is unique and will bring their own personalities and interests to the program. The goal of each leader is to coordinate group dynamics so that each child feels comfortable participating to the best of their abilities. We follow each week’s schedule of activities, and allow children ample time to explore, imagine and create their own fun, while meeting new friends and practicing appropriate socialization skills.
Essential Job Duties
What You’ll Do in This Role:
To qualify for this position, you must be at least sixteen years old and possess the following:
What We Can Offer You: The following perks are available for part-time and seasonal employees.
We believe in creating an inclusive workforce that welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences.
The City of Durango is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
City of Durango's Indigenous Land Acknowledgement
Join our Parks & Recreation team as a Gametime Aide and support our youth recreational programs! Reporting to the Gametime Director, Supervisor, and Recreation Specialist, you’ll be responsible for the safety and well-being of a group of children.
About The Gametime Program
The purpose of the Durango Parks and Recreation Gametime Program is to provide children the opportunity to form new relationships and try new things while participating in various activities in a well-supervised, safe, and supportive environment.
Our Philosophy
Our main objective is to provide a safe, healthy, and fun environment for the children, while allowing parents to feel comfortable knowing that their children will be cared for in a professional and positive way. We believe that each child is unique and will bring their own personalities and interests to the program. The goal of each leader is to coordinate group dynamics so that each child feels comfortable participating to the best of their abilities. We follow each week’s schedule of activities, and allow children ample time to explore, imagine and create their own fun, while meeting new friends and practicing appropriate socialization skills.
Essential Job Duties
What You’ll Do in This Role:
- Supporting Gametime Leaders.
- Interacting and supporting children.
- Attending all training sessions.
- Playing with children in their scheduled activities.
- Providing a safe and fun environment for children.
- Reporting to work on time and leaving work when approved by Group Lead.
- Being open to learning new skills and taking on new tasks as assigned.
- Reporting and discussing any problems with Director or Program Supervisor.
- Sending children home ONLY with authorized persons.
- Dressing appropriately for all activities.
- Never leaving children unattended.
- Reinforcing the decisions and consequences of leaders to children.
- Maintaining equipment and supplies.
- Cleaning of all areas throughout the day.
- Administering appropriate first aid, then immediately submitting an accident/incident report form to the Director for any accidents or emergencies.
- Bringing a lunch and eating it with the kids or coordinating with supervisors for a clocked-out lunch break.
- Preparing and setting up a variety of spaces and activities for the kids.
To qualify for this position, you must be at least sixteen years old and possess the following:
- Three months of verifiable paid or volunteer experience with school-age children, such as babysitting, scouts, sports, Sunday School.
- Ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
- CPR/First Aid/AED certification or ability to obtain.
- Experience working with and leading a group of children as a camp counselor, babysitter, parent, teacher, or coach (preferred).
What We Can Offer You: The following perks are available for part-time and seasonal employees.
- Free pass to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area
- Free Transit pass
- Eligibility to participate in the City’s Annual Wellness Challenge and a chance to receive prizes and cash rewards
We believe in creating an inclusive workforce that welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences.
The City of Durango is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
City of Durango's Indigenous Land Acknowledgement
