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Program Assistant, Senior (I. R. Holmes, Sr. and Edison Johnson Recreation Centers)

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Program Assistant, Senior (I. R. Holmes, Sr. and Edison Johnson Recreation Centers)

Salary

$19.37 - $21.81 Hourly

Location

Durham, NC

Job Type

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

Job Number

25-05470

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

06/18/2025

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 (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

Work Times/Days:

Position assists in the development and implementation of diverse indoor and outdoor recreational programs for the City to meet community needs. Incumbent assists in the planning, organization, and supervision of various athletic, cultural, and recreational activities, opens and closes facilities, monitors facilities for rentals, and leads athletic and cultural activities. Responsibilities include organizing positive alternative and preventive education projects; maintaining discipline; registering participants and collecting fees; coordinating, analyzing, and utilizing a variety of reports and records; and maintaining partnerships with local schools, non-profit organizations, and private entities. Communication with program participants, families, and representatives of community agencies, and the public is a major component of the duties of this position. Individual may also assist in promoting and coordinating specific activities and programs by distributing flyers and brochures, participating in public engagement meetings and events, and serving on committees. Incumbent may assist supervisor in training, assigning, supervising, and evaluating other part-time recreation staff and volunteers.

Incumbent must be available to work varying hours, including evenings and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

+ High School diploma or equivalency (GED, HISet, TASC).

+ Two (2) years of experience working with diverse groups in a recreational setting, supervising activities, and providing customer service.

+ Must be at least 21 years of age.

+ 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 six months of hire.

Additional Preferred Skills

+ Experience supervising or instructing recreation programs.

+ Comfortable leading programs independently.

+ Available to work up to 19 hours per week.

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

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.

04

Are you 21 years of age or older?

+ Yes

+ No

05

How many years of experience do you have working with diverse groups in a recreational setting, supervising activities, and providing customer service?

+ No related experience

+ Less than 1 year of experience

+ 1 year but less than 2 years

+ 2 years but less than 4 years

+ 4 or more years

06

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.

07

Do you have experience leading participants in activities?

+ No

+ Yes

08

Are you comfortable leading programs independently?

+ No

+ Yes

09

Are you available to work up to 19 hours per week?

+ No

+ Yes

10

Do you have any availability for shifts Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM OR Saturdays/Sundays 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM?

+ No

+ Yes

11

Please describe any specialty knowledge or skills that you can apply to program development. If you have no knowledge or skills, indicate N/A

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