Seasonal - Junior Activity Specialist (Summer Programs/Multiple Positions/Austin Parks and Recreation)

City of Austin • Austin, TX

20h • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee. The purpose of the Seasonal – Junior Activity Specialist position is to provide recreational games, activities (outdoors), sports/athletics programs, and outdoor recreation to youth enrolled in our summer programs.

Requirements

• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Knowledge of youth programs and activities.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Ability to work with children including youth with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the City and the public.
• Must be 16 years of age.
• Previous participation in Austin Parks and Recreation programming.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children in an educational or recreational capacity.
• Valid and current CPR credentials, or have the ability to acquire by the date of hire.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Responsibilities

• Safely facilitate and actively supervise participants at all times while engaging in a variety of activities.
• Assist with teaching program activities to accommodate various ages, abilities, and interests.
• Regular attendance is essential for this position.
• Attend all sessions of scheduled staff training.
• Serve as a role-model, exercising appropriate decision-making boundary setting.
• Utilize effective behavior management skills, including enforcing policies fairly, consistently, kindly and firmly.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with, participants, parents, co-workers and supervisor.
• Work cooperatively with counselors and other staff.
• Provide customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Establish a professional rapport with participants which fosters trust, honesty, and a feeling of safety.

Benefits

• Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed