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Community/Recreation Center Attendant

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Community/Recreation Center Attendant

Salary

$15.00 Hourly

Location

Boise, ID

Job Type

Temporary - Up to 19 Hours

Job Number

23 -06481

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

Morley Nelson Community Center

Opening Date

12/12/2023

Closing Date

Continuous

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Summary Statement

The City of Boise Parks and Recreation Department is hiring an energetic and motivated individual to work with elementary youth at our Kid City after-school program! Community/Recreation Center Attendant responsibilities include engaging and leading youth in social and active games, mentoring and demonstrating positive social skills, and ensuring the safety and well-being of after-school Kid City youth. Work schedules are flexible and ideal for students. As a Community/Recreation Center Attendant, you will run games and activities while leading youth through the daily program schedule. Kid City provides a variety of outlets for participants, including organized sports, quality art projects, wellness activities, homework assistance, field trips, STEM opportunities, performing arts, computer use, and a healthy snack.

This position:

+ Supervises youth age 6-11 and 12-17 in afterschool programs at one of the City's school school-based community centers: Grace Jordan, Morley Nelson, Whitney, Garfield, Hawthorne, Taft, and Jefferson, Whittier (to be determined by supervisor)

+ Assists program supervisor and staff in coordinating age-appropriate activities

+ Ensures the safety and well-being of all community center afterschool participants

+ Performs other duties as assigned

+ This position is designated as At-Will

+ This position will be posted until filled

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

One year 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.

2 years experience working with youths or teens as a coach, instructor, teachers aide, or nanny.

City of Boise daycare license.

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 RegulationDrug 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 the 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 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, runn, 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.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

+ ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family

+ Low-cost dental and vision options.

+ Post-employment health savings account.

Retirement and Investment Plans:

+ PERSI retirement benefits

+ 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.

+ 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

+ Up to $500 cash per year for participants.

+ Alternative transportation incentives.

Paid Leave City employees receive generous paid leave:

+ 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City

+ 12 paid holidays every year

+ 8 hours of sick leave per month

+ 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

+ Basic Life insurance at no cost to you

+ Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

+ Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Supplemental Life Insurance

+ Supplemental Disability Insurance

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Free local bus pass

+ Corporate discount programs

+ AFLAC

+ Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.

Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org