Colonial Heights, City of (VA)
Recreation Assistant (Part-time) Summer Playground Program
SALARY
$12.
00 Hourly
LOCATION
City of Colonial Heights, VA
JOB TYPE
Part-time/Seasonal
JOB NUMBER
11-24
DEPARTMENT
Recreation & Parks
OPENING DATE
01/19/2024
CLOSING DATE
3/29/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Description
All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded to the hiring
department for review and consideration
after the Friday, March, 29, 2024 closing date.
Recreation Assistant (Part-time): Part-time position assigned to the Summer Playground Program; 28-40 hours per week to include some evenings and weekends.
Examples of Duties
Part-time position: 28-40 hours per week to include some evenings/weekends.
Maintains a fun and safe learning atmosphere for participants; maintains a professional rapport with participants, parents, and administrators; maintains confidentiality; motivate participants to maintain an interest in activities and trips.
Requires participation in activities and supervision of participants.
Assists in conducting recreation activities for various age groups as assigned; assists in performing a variety of activities in support of City of Colonial Heights recreation programs, including customer service, clerical, and assisting with the supervision of individual and team sports, events, classes, special programs and recreational activities; seasonal part-time position under close supervision.
Staff may also be assigned to work other Recreation activities/events as needed
Education & Experience
At least 1 - 2 years of experience working with preschool, school aged and/or teenage youth is required and the ability to work in an outdoor setting.
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Candidates should have knowledge of recreation philosophy, planning and organization; basic rules and understanding of common sports and games; principles of recreation safety and first aid techniques; modern office practices and procedures.
In addition, the ability to plan, organize, promote and coordinate programs exercising initiative and creativity; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, participants, instructors, community leaders and the general public; communicate effectively orally and in writing; produce various computer documents utilizing word processing and graphics applications.
Successfully pass a criminal background investigation and drug screening
Physical Demands & Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk and hear.
The employee is occasionally required to use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lifts or carries objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Employee must have some mobility in conducting outdoor recreational activities.
Agency
Colonial Heights, City of (VA)
Address
PO Box 3401
Colonial Heights, Virginia, 23834
Phone
804-524-8749
Website
https://www.
colonialheightsva.
gov
Recreation Assistant (Part-time) Summer Playground Program Supplemental Questionnaire
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QUESTION 1
Are you at least 16 years of age?
Yes
No
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QUESTION 2
How many years of experience do you have as a manager or supervisor in a before, after school, recreation based, religious based, or other child related program?
No experience
0 - 1 Year
2 - 3 Years
More than 4 Years
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QUESTION 3
This position requires some driving of passenger vans.
Do you have a driving record with a positive point balance?
Yes, I have checked my driving record and I currently have a positive point balance (0 to 5+ points)
No, I have a negative point balance
I have not checked my driving record
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QUESTION 4
Are you currently working for any department or program with the City of Colonial Heights?
Yes
No
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QUESTION 5
If YES, please list the department or program.
*NOTE: If this question is not applicable, you must indicate N/A in the response area.
* Required Question
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