Summer Program Attendant/Leader - Kingsport, United States - City of Kingsport, TN

Description

Salary: $8.00 - $11.00 Hourly

Location : Kingsport, TN

Job Type: Temporary / Seasonal

Job Number:

Department: Leisure/Community Services

Division: Recreation Centers

Opening Date: 03/07/2024

Closing Date: 5/12/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Purpose

Assists the Program Coordinator and Program Administrators in the activities, events, and operations of the summer playground programs for participants (age group in a safe manner.

*This job will run from late May until late July, and will average 30-40 hours per week. Summer staff will be placed at various site locations throughout Kingsport. Duties will include, but not limited to, organizing games/activities, supervising, directing and leading the summer participants of ages 6-12. Outdoor activities will be included in the majority of the program.

City of Kingsport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Implement hands on activities through organized games, arts and crafts, nature activities, field trips, etc;
• Supervise playground attendants and participants;
• Ensure playground rules and regulations are followed;
• Plan field trips, provide and collect permission slips and money from participants; compile attendance roster for trips;
• Maintain discipline of the program attendants and participants and report disciplinary problems to the Program Administrator/Coordinator ;
• Handle parent concerns and report them to the Program Coordinator;
• Prepare and maintain related records and reports; ex.; disciplinary action, accident reports, program evaluations, etc;
• Keep facilities and playgrounds clean at all times;
• Maintain inventory of all supplies and equipment;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of playground operations and associated health and safety regulations;
• Knowledge of general Parks and Recreation operating policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of general office support practices and procedures;
• Knowledge of modern first aid techniques;
• Skill in planning, organizing, and coordinating a variety of playground activities and events;
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other city department staff and the general public;
• Skill in performing basic facility maintenance;
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
• Ability to supervise.

Education and Experience

Must be a minimum age of 16; experience in working with pre-school or school age children (ex: scouting, coaching, babysitting, etc.); and/or study in the field of recreation, early elementary education, physical fitness, special needs, art, music, drama and/or experience in a related field preferred.

The City of Kingsport does not currently offer any benefits for Part-Time, Seasonal, or Temporary Employess.