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Program Assistant - Outdoor Recreation

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Program Assistant - Outdoor Recreation

Salary

$18.46 - $22.44 Hourly

Location

Multiple Locations, NC

Job Type

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

Job Number

25-05487

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

07/30/2025

Closing Date

8/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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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: $18.46 - $20.35

Work Hours/Days: Work shifts vary and may be a combination of daytime, evening, and weekend hours

This position is responsible for leading and instructing a variety of outdoor experiences and experiential learning opportunities for local youth, city staff, corporate entities and other clientele. Incumbent facilitates paddling, camping, hiking, environmental education, and field trips. Programs take place weekdays, weekends, and evenings, and are based in the outdoors.

Duties/Responsibilities

+ Performs and supervises set-up and take-down tasks, accounts for equipment needs and prepares equipment for each program.

+ Interacts with participants, provides information and learning points during programs.

+ Facilitates paddling programs, following basic instructional guidelines and ensuring the safety of participants while on the water.

+ Facilitates environmental education, leading groups through educational and exploration activities at various city and state parks.

+ Assists with occasional overnight camping experiences and other programs as requested by clients.

+ Facilitates field trips for school groups.

+ Maintains order and discipline, issues and collects equipment, and maintains equipment in a responsible and careful manner.

+ Follows all established safety procedures and standard operating procedures to ensure the safety of participants and spectators.

+ Prepares reports and maintains activity and attendance records.

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

+ Renders first aid in case of minor injury.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

+ Group recreational supervision.

+ Expertise in a relevant specialty area.

+ Safety principles for outdoor activities.

+ Proper use of relevant equipment such as compression straps, boat trailers, ropes.

SKILL IN:

+ Outdoor recreation such as boating (canoe, kayak), hiking, and environmental education.

+ Management of participant safety practices during programs.

+ Communicating instructions effectively to individuals and groups.

+ Interacting effectively with groups of all ages and skill levels.

+ Organizing and instructing programs in the prescribed specialty areas.

+ Teaching basic skills to participants such as canoe stroke and putting on a Personal Floatation Device.

+ Problem solving, assessing participant engagement and managing risk.

+ Comfortably working at height, in an outdoor setting, and on water.

+ Report writing and record keeping.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

+ High School diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC).

+ Three (3) months of experience practicing outdoor recreation skills.

+ Extensive knowledge of outdoor recreation skills in at least one relevant specialty area as evidenced by having completed college coursework or attended Outward Bound, the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), or a Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts training program.

+ Must be at least 18 years of age.

+ A valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification within the first six months of employment.

+ A valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

Additional Preferred Skills

+ Comfortable swimming in lakes/rivers.

+ Experience working with nature or environmental education programs.

+ Comfortable working in outdoor settings that include being on or over water.

+ Comfortable working with anxious or agitated clients/customers.

+ Available to work on weekends, evenings and some holidays.

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

+ PhD or Juris Doctorate

04

Are you 18 years of age or older?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another state driver's license, are you willing to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire?

+ Yes

+ No

06

How many months of experience do you have practicing outdoor recreation skills?

+ No related experience

+ Less than 3 months of experience

+ 3 months but less than 6

+ 6 months but less than 12

+ 12 months or more

07

Do you have extensive knowledge of outdoor recreation skills in at least one relevant specialty area as evidenced by having completed college coursework or attended Outward Bound, the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), or a Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts training program?

+ No

+ Yes

08

A valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification "or" obtain within the first six months of employment is required of this position. Do you understand this statement?

+ Yes, I understand.

+ No, I do not understand.

+ I have the required certification.

09

Do you have experience working with nature or environmental education programs? If yes, briefly describe your experience. If no, indicated N/A.

10

Are you available to work on weekends, evenings and some holidays?

+ No

+ Yes

11

Are you comfortable working in outdoor settings that include being on or over water?

+ No

+ Yes

12

Are you comfortable working with anxious or agitated clients/customers?

+ No

+ Yes

13

Are you comfortable swimming in lakes/rivers?

+ No

+ Yes

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