Recreation Program Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY

The Recreation Program Assistant ("Assistant") is responsible for supervising children, ages 3-14, and providing a safe environment to all program participants. The Assistant is required to participate in all planned daily activities, as well as special events, and will work in a variety of environments, both indoors and outdoors, for extended periods of time.  This position necessitates the ability to work during afternoon, evening, and weekend hours for up to twenty-four (24) hours each week.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Director, Parks & Recreation.  This position does not supervise any other position.  

Work is performed during regularly scheduled hours, and will involve additional hours, as needed. The position is classified as non-exempt under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

The candidate selected for this position is required to have work authorization in the United States and will undergo eligibility verification at the start of their employment. Additionally, the applicant is required to acquire all necessary clearances (including FBI, PSP, and Child Abuse History), present a valid work permit (if necessary), will be subjected to a background investigation, a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, and must affirm compliance with the Township’s Nepotism Policy.

POLICY AGAINST DISCRIMINATION

Pursuant to Ordinance No. 527, the Township of North Fayette is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against any person who works for the Township, or who seeks to work for the Township, based on their political opinions or affiliations, or their race, color, religion, ancestry, age (40 or older), sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, genetic information, disability, use of guide or support animals, or any other status protected by the relevant federal and/or state laws. If there is any inconsistency between this policy and such laws, the laws will prevail.

This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, decisions regarding hiring, placement, pay, benefits, promotions, demotions, transfers, terminations, layoffs, recall from layoffs, benefit administration, and any other terms and conditions of employment. Similarly, employees are expected to respect the rights of their colleagues.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

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