Summer Recreation Aide

City of Troutdale•Troutdale, OR

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Recreation Program Manager, the Recreation Aide provides direct service and general support for the Recreation Program. This part-time, temporary position with varied hours per week may include days, evening, and weekends. Weekly hours may be assigned one week in advance depending on enrollment levels, needs of the program, and other factors. The number of hours may vary significantly from week to week, with a minimum of 10 hours, and will not exceed 20 hours in one (1) work week. The anticipated duration of this position is mid-June through mid-August.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
One to two years of related work experience
Must have, and maintain, an established driving record which complies with the City’s acceptable standards and a valid Oregon or Washington driver’s license
Must pass criminal background check, and pre-placement drug screen
First Aid/CPR Certified
Must be 18 years old or older
Working with youth camp programs
Working public events
Customer service techniques and practices
Professional verbal and written communication
Directly supervise youth as needed in camps
Possession of excellent communication, organization, leadership and facilitation skills
Demonstrate solid decision-making skills
Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, both orally and in writing
Manage time efficiently and effectively
Self-direct and organize routine tasks for timely completion

Nice To Haves

Bilingual

Responsibilities

Assist with weekly summer programming including camps and events
Assist with daily set-up and take down
Greeting and interacting with participants
Supervise youth as needed or required during camps
Work with the Recreation Program Manager and Recreation Coordinator to review tasks to be completed for upcoming activities
Drive from site to site as needed and as scheduled
Work during day, evening, and weekend events such as Movies in the Park and Wednesdays in the Park
Assist with other recreation programs as needed
Run errands for recreation department as needed
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the public
Maintain safe work habits and contribute to the safety of self, co-workers and the public
Maintain consistent and regular job attendance and adherence to working schedule
Effectively and clearly communicate to others in English verbally, and in both electronic and physical written form
Act as a mandatory reporter; report incidents of child abuse/neglect
Perform other duties as assigned