Recreation Aide; After School

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This is a part‑time/temporary field position as needed for the After School Recreation Program. The incumbent performs routine tasks and fieldwork to assist with the planning and implementation of an After School Recreation Program. Program runs from August 2025 – May 2026, Monday through Friday, 2:30 pm until 6:00 pm, when school is in session.

Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate, though not constant, physical effort, typically involving some combination of walking, moving rapidly, throwing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and while playing and interacting with children.

• Assists with the planning and implementation of an after‑school recreation program for up to 125 children in grades K‑5.
• Provides homework assistance as needed to program participants.
• Leads programs, activities or special events with children participating in the program. Program areas may include sports, games, arts & crafts, nature, music, drama.
• Assist with inventory control, management, and care of recreation supplies and equipment.
• Must be able to report to work location by 2:30 pm every weekday to assist with setting‑up for program.
• Must be able to work until 5:00 pm every day with possible extensions until 6:00 pm.
• Must be available to work every day school is in session for the entire school year.

Knowledge of community youth recreation programming preferred. Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions required. Ability to follow rules and program planning. Must have the ability to lead activities in various program areas. Must have the ability to work effectively with diverse groups and to assist in maintaining discipline and/or control. Must be able to meet and deal tactfully with the public and parents.

High school diploma/GED preferred. Experience working with children in a recreation setting desired. CPR/ First Aid certification required.

• Criminal records background check
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Mandatory participation in one day staff training
• Must be available to work as scheduled
• Drug screening required

The foregoing is intended as a general description of job responsibilities and performance expectations and does not constitute a contract for employment between the employee and the County of King William, Virginia.