Recreation Aide

Boys Town • Bellevue, NE

7d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Aide facilitates youth recreational activities by supervising, participating in, or teaching. The role supports youth success by helping provide recreational programming, maintain a safe Fieldhouse, and support student safety and attendance during school hours and practice times. The position also assists with Boys Town High School home athletic events and may act as a lifeguard if certified; Boys Town will provide lifeguard certification where applicable.

The Recreation Aide serves as a role model by carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect Boys Town’s mission and values. Other duties may be assigned by a supervisor to meet the organization’s needs. The position is part-time, 15–20 hours per week, with evening and weekend hours. Starting pay is $16–$18.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 19 years of age.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification within 60 days of transfer or hire.
• Knowledge of recreational activities, equipment, and safe practices.
• Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner.
• Ability to adapt responses to situations while maintaining procedural and regulatory integrity.
• Ability to build disciplined and positive relationships with Boys Town youth.
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with coworkers and other Boys Town staff.
• Sufficient mental acuity and physical strength, agility, and endurance to perform job requirements, including in stressful situations, without compromising the health and well-being of oneself, coworkers, youth, or families.
• Sufficient vision, hearing, speech, and mobility to monitor youth, participate actively in safety procedures, and take part in physical activities with youth.
• Ability to push and pull at least 80 pounds of force, lift up to 50 pounds, safely carry up to 40 pounds, and reach overhead, bend, and squat with ease.

Nice To Haves

• Recreational, athletic, or youth-work experience.
• Lifeguard certification is required for some positions; Boys Town will provide this certification.

Responsibilities

• Attend scheduled program hours and directly interact with and supervise youth, Boys Town employees, guests, and visitors.
• Assist with intramural sports, community retreats, and open recreation activities to foster a positive community and relationships with Boys Town youth.
• Help maintain a safe and secure Fieldhouse by monitoring youth, recording attendance, ensuring required areas are locked, and identifying safety risks.
• Assist at Boys Town High School home athletic events, including taking tickets, operating the clock or scoreboard, monitoring crowds, and hosting visiting groups.
• Coordinate with supervisors and coworkers to set up equipment for programs and activities.
• Use the Boys Town Model to teach and monitor behaviors and skills during recreation activities.
• If certified, perform lifeguard duties, including overseeing water safety and pool procedures during the shift.
• Help provide safety and security for youth during the school day and practice times.
• Work with administration to account for youth whereabouts and safety.
• Monitor Fieldhouse doors during school hours and ensure entries are authorized and safe.
• Monitor radio communications.
• Assist office staff and teachers in verifying student attendance and whereabouts in the Fieldhouse during the school day.
• Assist teachers with support services and requests that would otherwise take them away from their classes.
• Supervise youth who are referred, have appointments, attend drivers’ education courses, or are waiting for FT pickup, among other circumstances.
• Provide directions and access for deliveries arriving at the Fieldhouse.
• Assist Fieldhouse visitors, including guests with appointments in the Athletic Director’s office.
• Secure the Fieldhouse during emergencies and drills, including fire and inclement-weather situations, and communicate student locations to administration.
• Conduct sweeps after fire drills as directed by administration.
• Serve as a role model whose activities and behaviors reflect Boys Town’s mission and values.

Benefits

• Reduced- to no-cost visits for employees and enrolled dependents for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.
• Low- to zero-dollar copays on certain maintenance drugs through pharmacy benefits.
• No-cost mental health visits with an in-network provider.
• Generous match on a 401(k) or 401(k) Roth account.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parenting resources from Boys Town experts.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED