Recreation Aide

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Aide facilitates youth recreational activities through supervision, participation, and instruction. The role supports student success by helping create a safe, positive community and building constructive relationships with Boys Town youth. Work takes place in the Fieldhouse, school, gymnasium, pool, and outdoor settings, and includes recreation programming, athletic events, and support for student safety and school operations. The position is part-time, 15–20 hours per week, with evening and weekend hours. Starting pay is $16–$18 per hour.

The Recreation Aide may support intramural sports, community retreats, open recreation, and Boys Town High School athletic events. Duties also include monitoring facility access and youth whereabouts, responding to drills and emergencies, assisting teachers and office staff, and coordinating equipment and activities with coworkers. If certified, the employee may serve as a lifeguard; Boys Town will provide lifeguard certification.

The role requires sufficient mental acuity and physical strength, agility, and endurance to perform job duties, including in stressful situations. Work may involve constant interruptions, inappropriate behavior, and potential verbal or physical threats from youth. Boys Town describes its culture as grounded in care and respect, belonging, and valuing employees’ individual strengths, views, and experiences.

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 articulately and professionally.
• Ability to adapt responses to situations while maintaining procedural and regulatory integrity.
• Ability to build disciplined, positive relationships with Boys Town youth and 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 self, coworkers, youth, or families.
• Sufficient vision, hearing, speech, and mobility to monitor youth, participate 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, and safely carry up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to 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 to build 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 checking for safety risks.
• Assist with Boys Town High School home athletic events, including taking tickets, operating the clock or scoreboard, monitoring crowds, hosting visitors, and other event duties.
• 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, act as a lifeguard and oversee water safety and pool procedures during the shift.
• Help provide youth safety and security during the school day and practice times, coordinating with administration to account for youth whereabouts.
• 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.
• Provide support to teachers during the school day, including requests that might otherwise take them away from class.
• Supervise youth who are referred, have appointments, are attending drivers’ education, or are waiting for pickup.
• Provide directions and access for deliveries to the Fieldhouse and 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 events, and communicate student locations to administration.
• Conduct sweeps after fire drills as directed by administration.
• Serve as a role model by demonstrating activities and behaviors that reflect Boys Town’s mission and values.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor to meet organizational needs.

Benefits

• Reduced-to-no-cost visits for employees and enrolled dependents receiving services from a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.
• Low- to zero-dollar copays on certain maintenance medications 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 within the organization.

What This Job Offers

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