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durham, nc • Posted 4 days ago
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School Age Care Program Assistant

Salary

$18.83 - $22.89 Hourly

Location

Multiple Locations, NC

Job Type

PT w/o benefits (Less than 20 hours per wk)

Job Number

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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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 ( 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: $ 18.83 - $21.80/hour

Location: Multiple Locations

Work Days/Hours: 15-20 hours per week during the traditional school year and up to 40 hours per week during Summer Camp; Shifts vary with After School 2:30 pm-6:00 pm Monday-Friday; Intersession / Fun day camps 7:30 am-6:00 pm; Summer Camp 7:30 am - 6:30 pm; Some evenings and weekends required.

Position leads school-age care participants in a variety of fun and interactive activities according to a daily schedule, instructing group games, providing constant eye/ear supervision, facilitating special projects with participants, and providing basic behavior management. Incumbent is responsible for reporting participant issues, attending to program supply needs, and making general day-to-day updates to the onsite supervisor.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Takes responsibility for the health, well-being, and safety of participants of all skill levels and abilities.

  • Organizes and facilitates youth sports, games and activities, arts and crafts, music and drama, and other recreational activities.

  • Engages with participants, learning their likes and dislikes and guiding them in successfully participating in all aspects of program activities.

Collaborates with supervisor, other staff, and volunteers to conduct activities.

  • Assists with personal care, mobility, communication, and other basic needs.

  • Recognizes and responds to opportunities for group and individual problem-solving.

  • Provides opportunities for the group so that everyone has an experience of success.

  • Sets a good example for participants in all areas, including cleanliness, punctuality, cleaning up after activities, observing rules, and sportsmanship.

  • Monitor’s participant behavior, assesses its appropriateness, enforces safety regulations and emergency procedures, and applies behavior management techniques.

  • Observes necessary precautions to secure the safety of recreation participants and spectators, renders first aid in case of minor injury.

  • Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service training programs, orientations, and evaluation sessions.

  • Communicates regularly with supervisor regarding concerns, updates, and challenges.

  • Assists in planning and conducting special events and projects and encourages participation.

  • Assists in completing behavior, accident, and other program reports as needed, submits required paperwork on time.

  • Encourages respect for personal property, City equipment and facilities.

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE:

After School, Intersession, Fun Days:

-Performs duties in the setting of After School, Intersession, and Fun Day programs.

-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:

-Child development.

-Group recreational supervision and the rules and regulations governing various competitive games, including athletics.

-Basic arts and crafts.

-Basic Behavior Management skills.

-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.

-Adhering to program standards and objectives.

-Following directions and completing assigned tasks.

-Exhibiting character, integrity, and adaptability.

-Report writing and record keeping.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

  • High School diploma/equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC)

  • Six (6) months of experience working with youth in organized activities.

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.

Additional Preferred Skills

  • Experience working with children ages 5-12.

  • Ability to manage behavior expectations, engaging with participants, and encouraging participants ages 5-12 to be involved in group/individual activities.

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

How many months of related experience do you have?

  • No related experience

  • Less than 1 month of related experience

  • 1 month but less than 3 months related experience

  • 3 months but less than 6 months related experience

  • 6 months but less than 12 months related experience

  • 12 or more months related experience

05

Are you at least 18 years of age?

  • Yes

  • No

06

Do you have experience working with children ages 5-12?

  • Yes

  • No

07

Are you comfortable in your ability to manage behavior expectations, engage with participants daily, and encourage participants to be involved in group/individual activities for children ages 5-12?

  • Yes

  • No

08

Are you available between the hours of 2:30 pm-6:00 pm, Monday-Friday?

  • Yes

  • No

09

Do you have basic swimming skills and are you comfortable in the water?

  • Yes

  • No

10

Are you comfortable working with all ages and ability levels?

  • Yes

  • No

11

Are you comfortable working both indoors and outdoors?

  • Yes

  • No

12

Are you willing to work some evenings and weekends?

  • Yes

  • No

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