Job Description

Summary Statement

From art to drama, dance classes to fitness programs, nature tours or special events, toddlers to adults, Boise Parks and Recreation has an affordable class, community program, or activity for everyone.

• Supervises youth in grades 1-6 in afterschool programs at one of the City\'s 8 school-based community centers:

• Hillcrest
• Morley Nelson
• Whitney
• Garfield
• Taft
• Whittier
• Jefferson
• Assists program supervisor and staff in coordinating age-appropriate activities
• Ensures the safety and well-being of all community center after-school participants
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Works a flexible schedule Monday- Friday 3:00-6:00 pm
• Great position for students

This position will be posted until filled.
This position is designated as At-Will.

Essential Functions

Prepares materials and supplies for youth arts and crafts projects and assists participants when necessary. (40%)

Encourages and engages youths in a variety of indoor and outdoor group recreational activities such as basketball, tag, and tetherball. (40%)

Makes sure equipment and supplies are in good working order and notifies supervisor when items need repair or replacement. (20%)

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management\'s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Total Percentage = 100%

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Experience volunteering or working with youths and/or teens in a daycare, sports league, afterschool program, or similar environment

Ability to:

• Provide basic instruction to youths
• Participate in mild-to-moderate recreational activities/sports
• Recognize and redirect misbehavior
• Interact with the public and co-workers in a friendly and professional manner
• Work independently with limited supervision
• Exercise considerable judgment and discretion

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• High school diploma or GED
• 1 year of experience working with youths or teens as a coach, instructor, teacher\'s aide, or nanny
• Certified in CPR

Special Requirements
Applicants must be able to pass:

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Drug-Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug-Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety-sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc.
• Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire
• Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.

This position has responsibilities that require the person to work with minors or individuals with disabilities.

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. The noise level is frequently loud and occasionally moderate. Work includes the sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, run, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions and outdoor weather conditions.

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