[DPR Summer/Seasonal] School Age Care Program Assistant
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[DPR Summer/Seasonal] School Age Care Program Assistant
Salary
$18.46 - $22.44 Hourly
Location
Multiple Locations, NC
Job Type
Seasonal without benefits (Less than 1000 hours)
Job Number
26-05832
Department
Parks and Recreation
Opening Date
02/09/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
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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.
Hourly Rate: $18.46 - $20.35/hour
Location: Multiple Locations
Workdays/Hours: 20-40 hours per week
Monday-Friday shifts between 7:30 am - 6:00 pm with some
evenings/weekends.
Position leads school-age care participants in a variety of fun and interactive activities according to a daily schedule, instructing group games, providing constant eye/ear supervision, facilitating special projects with participants, and providing basic behavior management. Incumbent is responsible for reporting participant issues, attending to program supply needs, and making general day to day updates to the onsite supervisor.
Position leads school-age care participants in a variety of fun and interactive activities according to a daily schedule, instructing group games, providing constant eye/ear supervision, facilitating special projects with participants, and providing basic behavior management. Incumbents are expected to physically engage with participants during indoor and outdoor activities such as local hikes, swimming, athletic field games and activities, and gym/playground games and activities. Incumbent is responsible for reporting participant issues, attending to program supply needs, and making general day-to-day updates to the onsite supervisor.
Duties/Responsibilities
Takes responsibility for the health, well-being, and safety of participants of all skill levels and abilities.
Organizes and facilitates youth sports, games and activities, arts and crafts, music and drama, and other recreational activities.
Engages with participants, learning their likes and dislikes and guiding them in successfully participating in all aspects of program activities.
Collaborates with supervisor, other staff, and volunteers to conduct activities.
Assists with personal care, mobility, communication, and other basic needs.
Recognizes and responds to opportunities for group and individual problem solving.
Provides opportunities for the group so that everyone has an experience of success.
Sets a good example for participants in all areas, including cleanliness, punctuality, cleaning up after activities, observing rules, and sportsmanship.
Monitor's participant behavior, assesses its appropriateness, enforces safety regulations and emergency procedures, and applies behavior management techniques.
Observes necessary precautions to secure the safety of recreation participants and spectators, renders first aid in case of minor injury.
Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service training programs, orientations, and evaluation sessions.
Communicates regularly with supervisor regarding concerns, updates, and challenges.
Assists in planning and conducting special events and projects and encourages participation.
Assists in completing behavior, accident, and other program reports as needed, submits required paperwork on time.
Encourages respect for personal property, City equipment and facilities.
Performs duties in the setting of Summer Camp programs.
Indoor and outdoor environment Recreation Activities (All weather @types).
In water supervision of program participants (swimming).
KNOWLEDGE OF:
-Child development.
-Group recreational supervision and the rules and regulations governing various competitive games, including athletics.
-Basic arts and crafts.
-Basic Behavior Management skills.
-Elementary math, science, writing, etc.
SKILL IN:
-Interacting positively and communicating effectively with children and adults.
-Organizing and actively facilitating a variety of recreational and social activities.
-Communicating instructions effectively to individuals and groups.
-Adhering to program standards and objectives.
-Following directions and completing assigned tasks.
-Exhibiting character, integrity, and adaptability.
-Report writing and record keeping.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
High School diploma/equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC)
Six (6) months of experience working with youth in organized activities.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Additional Preferred Skills
Related experience.
Available from June 8, 2026 through June 19, 2026 some nights and weekends for required orientation.
Available from June 22, 2026 through August 14, 2026 for Summer Camp Programming.
Available to work at least 20 hours per week between 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Monday - Friday, and some evenings and weekends.
Comfortable supervising a group of youth participants.
Basic swimming skills.
Comfortable in the water.
Comfortable working with all ages and levels of ability.
Willing to work both indoors and outdoors.
Willing to work some evenings and weekends.
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Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.
Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
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How many months of related experience working with youth in a recreation or education setting do you have?
No related experience
Less than 1 month of related experience
1 month but less than 3 months related experience
3 months but less than 6 months related experience
6 months but less than 12 months related experience
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Are you at least 18 years of age?
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Are you available from June 8, 2026 through June 19, 2026 some nights and weekends for required orientation?
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Are you available from June 22, 2026 through August 14, 2026 for Summer Camp Programming?
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No
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Are you available to work at least 20 hours per week between 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Monday - Friday and some evenings and weekends?
Yes
No
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Do you have basic swimming skills and are you comfortable in the water?
Yes
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Are you comfortable working with all ages and ability levels?
Yes
No
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Are you willing to work both indoors and outdoors?
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