Program Assistant; Walltown

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 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 as identified by prevention education standards.
• Report writing and record keeping.

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSetli>
• Six (6) months of experience in specialty area.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License record.