[DPR Summer/Seasonal] Program Assistant, Senior - Care Programs Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/durhamnc/jobs/newprint/4814944) Apply  [DPR Summer/Seasonal] Program Assistant, Senior - Care Programs Salary $19.37 - $21.81 Hourly Location Multiple Locations, NC Job Type Seasonal without benefits (Less than 1000 hours) Job Number 25-05285 Department Parks and Recreation Opening Date 01/31/2025 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Questions Position Description Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham. Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve. A nationally accredited team of passionate professionals devoted to building better lives and a better community through the power of parks and recreation. Our talented team at Durham Parks and Recreation (https://www.dprplaymore.org/27/ABOUT-US) is devoted to community service and provides a diverse range of programs, services, opportunities, and experiences while being united through our core pillars of creating equitable economic impacts; advancing conservation; rejuvenating health and wellness; enhancing quality of life and sustaining social equity. Hourly Rate: $19.37 - $20.55 Workdays/Hours: 20-40 hours per week Monday-Friday shifts between 7:30am - 6:00pm with some evenings/weekends Duration: Ends August 15, 2025 Position prepares, organizes, and supervises facilitation of School Age Care program activities and games. Incumbent leads part-time staff, provides direct input on daily schedules, and assists with program development. Responsibilities include drafting reports, maintaining supply inventory, entering attendance, group coverage and providing onsite support for staff in place of supervisor. Incumbent maintains regular communication with parents concerning general updates, behavior issues, and other information pertinent to participants. Duties/Responsibilities + Prepares, implements, and leads games and recreational activities for children. + Assists participants with completion of homework tasks using available resources. + Interacts with participants, listens to concerns, and works to offer a fun and engaging environment. + Recognizes and responds to opportunities for group and individual problem solving. + Provides behavior management, adjusts as needed to mitigate issues, completes write-ups, and escalates problems to supervisor as needed. + Documents and submits incident and accident reports to program supervisor. + Collaborates with supervisor, other staff, and volunteers to conduct activities. + Assists with the development of daily schedules, coordinates space, identifies resources and plans developmentally appropriate activities. + Assists with personal care, mobility, communication, and other basic needs. + Assists with employee training, observes and evaluates staff, and plans and leads staff meetings to provide opportunities for feedback. + Helps to assure adherence to program objectives and state licensure standards. + Attends workshops/ trainings, classes, seminars, and lectures to meet professional development requirements and to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in School-age care. + Addresses patron questions, concerns, and complaints and escalates concerns to Supervisor as situation warrants. + Assists with processing participant registrations and fee payments in Active.Net recreation software system. + Administers medicine according to authorized Medication Administration Forms and policy; and provides first aid in case of minor injury. POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE: · Participant mediation to help resolve conflicts to include other participants and staff. · Program inventory - findings reports communicated to Recreation Specialist. · Program classrooms decorations (Bulletin board creations, furniture arrangement, hanging artwork etc.) · Ensure compliance and accuracy for sign in/out program procedures. After School, Intersession, Fun Days · Performs duties in the setting of After School, Intersession, and Fun Day program. · Provides homework assistance using available resources. · Indoor and outdoor environment Recreation Activities (All weather types) · In water supervision of program participants (swimming) Summer Camps: · Performs duties in the setting of Summer Camp programs. · Indoor and outdoor environment Recreation Activities (All weather types) · In water supervision of program participants (swimming). KNOWLEDGE OF: -Underlying principles, practices, and objectives of childcare programs. -North Carolina Division of Child Development childcare licensing regulations and quality indicators. -Behavior management strategies and techniques. -Basic arts and crafts. -Elementary math, science, writing, etc. SKILL IN: - Interacting positively and communicating effectively with children and adults. -Organizing and actively facilitating a variety of recreational and social activities. -Communicating instructions effectively to individuals and groups. -Evaluating existing practices and recommending improvements. -Clear and precise written and oral communication. § Exhibiting character, integrity, and adaptability. -Report writing and record keeping. -Critical thinking. -Problem solving. Minimum Qualifications & Experience + High School diploma/equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC). + 2 years of experience in child development, elementary education, recreation administration, or a related field. + A minimum of 1 year verified experience working in a licensed childcare program or a minimum of 1.5 years hours working in an unlicensed childcare program. + Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record. + Valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification within the first six months of employment. Additional Preferred Skills + Available from June 2, 2025 through June 20, 2025 some nights and weekends for required orientation + Available from June 23, 2025 through August 15, 2025 for Summer Camp Programming. + Available to work at least 20 hours per week between 7:30am - 6:00pm Monday - Friday and some evenings and weekends. 01 Where did you first hear about this opportunity? + City of Durham Website + Walk in + Job fair + Employee referral + Professional organization ***Please list the organization in "other" box below*** + Internet posting ***Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below*** + Craig's List + Facebook + LinkedIn + GlassDoor + governmentjobs.com + Monster.com + Indeed.com + Employment Security Commission + Magazine/Newspaper + Other 02 If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication. 03 Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education. + Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC) + High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC) + Associates Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree + Doctoral Degree (PhD, Juris Doctorate) 04 Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license? (If you have a valid license from a State other than North Carolina, you must be willing and able to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days of hire). + I have a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license. + I have a valid license from another State and I am willing to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days. + I do not have a valid, unrestricted driver's license. 05 How many years of experience in child development, elementary education, recreation administration, or a related field? + No related experience + Less than 1 year of related experience + 1 year but less than 2 years + 2 years but less than 6 years + 6 or more years 06 Do you have a minimum of 1 year verified experience working in a licensed childcare program or a minimum of 1.5 years hours working in an unlicensed childcare program. + No + Yes 07 Do you have a valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification "or" if hired, are you willing to obtain within the first six months of employment? + I do not have a valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification and not willing to obtain within the first six months of employment. + I do not have a valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification, but willing to obtain within the first six months of employment. + I have the required certification. 08 I am available . . .. : (check all that apply) + June 2, 2025 through June 20, 2025 some nights and weekends for required orientation. + from June 23, 2025 through August 15, 2025 for Summer Camp Programming. + to work at least 20 hours per week between 7:30am - 6:00pm Monday - Friday and some evenings and weekends. + I am not able to work any time period above. 09 How many years of experience do you have supervising activities in recreation or a related child development field (including but not limited to Recreation Programming, Elementary Education, Child Development, Recreation Administration, Physical Education, and Early Childhood)? + No related experience + Less than 1 year experience + 1 year but less than 2 years + 2 years but less than 6 years + 6 or more years 10 Do you have experience with developing and maintaining a licensed after school and/or summer camp program through the NC Division of Child Development and Early Education? + No + Yes Required Question