Staff Assistants (Pt)

Overview

THIS IS A TEMPORARY, SUMMER ONLY POSITION.

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):

The City of Boston, Parks & Recreation Department, offers a wide variety of summer programs including, but not limited to drop-in programs, golf, soccer, rugby, sports camp(s), baseball, softball programs and much, much more. The Staff Assistant(s) supports and/or plans, organizes and conducts age appropriate programs, including educational activities, games and drop in activities for youth throughout the Greater Boston Neighborhoods.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality instruction/skill development for teen/youth sport/recreation programs.

• Exhibits leadership in setting a positive tone and attitude in all aspects of the job.

• Responsible for equipment set up and break down.

• Monitors and supervises participants and ensures their safety and security at all times.

• Attends and participates in all necessary training and staff meeting(s).

• Ensures a fun environment for all program participants.

• Follows dress code determined by the appropriate Program Director and/or Manager.

• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• Prior experience working with youth ages 5-18 a plus.

• Previous summer recreation programming, summer camp, sports camp, golf and drop in program experience preferred.

• Must have the capability to instruct or lead a variety of sports and games for varied level of skill ability.

• Must be familiar with emergency procedures and protocol.

• Ability to create strong relationships with youth in a short period of time.

• An interest in a variety of youth programs including technology, art, sports and recreation.

• Must be flexible and able to function well in a team oriented environment.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to work in a high-paced environment with continual distractions.

• Must be enthusiastic, patient, creative, energetic, mature and be able to focus on a continual basis.

• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on details as required by the job.

• CPR and First Aid certification is a plus.

• Staff Assistant must commit to 20-35 hrs/wk during summer camp weeks.

Background Checks Required: Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sexual Offender Record Information (SORI).

Boston Residency Required.

Terms:Hourly Rate: $15.00 to $25.00 per hour Pay rate depends on program and experience.Hours Per week 20-30 hrs per week (see above).