[DPR Summer/Seasonal] Program Assistant (Teen Programs) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/durhamnc/jobs/newprint/4788331) Apply  [DPR Summer/Seasonal] Program Assistant (Teen Programs) Salary $18.19 - $20.47 Hourly Location Multiple Locations, NC Job Type Seasonal without benefits (Less than 1000 hours) Job Number 25-05260 Department Parks and Recreation Opening Date 01/16/2025 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: $18.19 - $19.30 Workdays/Times: Monday - Friday / 7:30 a.m. . 3:00 p.m. Location: Holton Career and Resource Center "or" the Durham Teen Center at Lyon Park Duration: J une 2, 2025 and ends on August 15, 2025 Position organizes and leads participants in diverse indoor and outdoor recreational programs for the City of Durham. Incumbent may be assigned to a special skilled development area with responsibility for supervising a single recreational program, including tutoring, arts and crafts, theater, music, sports, and other athletic, cultural, or recreational activities. Incumbent leads and directs program participants in special center and community projects as well as prevention education programs. Must be available to work varying work hours, including evenings and weekends. Duties/Responsibilities + Supervises diverse age groups in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. + Takes responsibility for the health, well-being, and safety of participants of all skill levels and abilities. + Provides assistance with personal care, mobility, and communication needs of participants. + Maintains order, distributes equipment, and encourages respect for personal and City property. + Sets a good example for participants in the areas of cleanliness, punctuality, observing rules, and sportsmanship. + Recognizes and responds to opportunities for group problem solving. + Leads and directs community work conducted by program participants. + Provides opportunities for the group so that everyone has an experience of success. + Facilitates prevention education workshops and participates in group discussions. + Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service training programs, orientations, and evaluation sessions. + Assists in maintaining activity and attendance records and submits required paperwork on time. + Communicates regularly with supervisor regarding concerns, updates, and challenges. + Encourages respect for personal property, City equipment and facilities. + Observes necessary precautions to secure the safety of program participants and renders first aid in case of minor injury. KNOWLEDGE OF: -Group recreational supervision. -Group recreational supervision and the rules and regulations governing various competitive games, including athletics. -Basic arts and crafts. -Basic behavior management skills. -Prevention education and positive alternative concepts. -Elementary math, science, writing, etc. SKILL IN: -Interacting positively and communicating effectively with youth and adults. -Communicating instructions effectively to individuals and groups. -Organizing and instructing specialty area. -Adhering to program standards and objectives. -Following directions and completing assigned tasks. -Exercising initiative, adaptability, and good judgment. -Modeling compliance with policies and procedures. -Conflict management and defusing confrontational situations. -Working with “at risk” and “high risk” youth as identified by prevention education standards. -Report writing and record keeping. Minimum Qualifications & Experience + High School diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, TSAC). + Six (6) months of experience in specialty area. + Must be at least 18 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 the first six months of employment. Additional Preferred Skills + Able to work 20 hours per week between the hours of 7:30am and 3:00pm Monday through Friday. + Experience working with teens. + Available to work between June 2, 2025 and August 15, 2025. + Experience creating recreation programs for teens. + Experience working in a summer camp setting. 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 Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license? (If you have a 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 Are you 18 years of age or older? + Yes + No 06 How many months of experience do you have? + No related experience + Less than 1 month of experience + 1 month but less than 3 months experience + 3 months but less than 6 months experience + 6 months but less than 12 months experience + 12 or more months related experience 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 Check all that apply: + I am able to work 20 hours per week between the hours of 7:30am and 3:00pm Monday through Friday. + I have experience working with teens. + I am available to work between June 2, 2025 and August 15, 2025. + I have experience creating recreation programs for teens. + I have experience working in a summer camp setting. + No item above applies to me. 09 If you have experience working with teens, briefly describe your experience. If you have no experience, indicate N/A. Required Question