School Age Care Program Assistant

School Age Care Program Assistant Print ( Apply ufeff School Age Care Program Assistant Salary $18.46 - $22.44 Hourly Location Multiple Locations, NC Job Type PT w/o benefits (Less than 20 hours per wk) Job Number 26-05833 Department Parks and Recreation Opening Date 02/09/2026 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Questions 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: Various Recreation Centers Work Days/Hours: 15-20 hours per week during the traditional school year and up to 40 hours per week during Summer CShifts vary with After School 2:30 pm-6:00 pm Monday-Friday; Intersession / Fun day camps 7:30 am-6:00 pm; Summer Camp 7:30 am - 6:30 pm; Some evenings and weekends required. 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. 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. + Monitoru2019s 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. POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE: After School, Intersession, Fun Days: -Performs duties in the setting of After School, Intersession, and Fun Day programs. -Provides homework assistance using available resources. -Indoor and outdoor environment Recreation Activities (All weather types). -In water supervision of program participants (swimming). Summer Camps: -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 + Experience working with children ages 5-12. + Ability to manage behavior expectations, engaging with participants, and encouraging participants ages 5-12 to be involved in group/individual activities. 01 Where did you first hear about this opportunity? + City of Durham Website + Walk in + Job fair + Employee referral + Professional organization Please list the organization in

Created: 2026-03-07