Job Description

Posting number: 05562

Department: Parks and Recreation

Job classification: Rec Assistant 7

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks and Recreation, Parks

Summary

The City of Greensboro exists to partner with the community to build the desired quality of life for Greensboro. All of our actions are guided by our commitment to and measured by our success in building public trust and the future we and the community desire.

Critical to our success is maintaining a work environment that fosters employee commitment to public service and making a difference in the lives of our residents.

If this sounds like a purpose that you would like to share in, please consider the opportunity below.

Work Schedule: Hours will vary based on programming needs. Monday through Friday 8 am-12 pm; weekends and evenings possible based on program schedule; 15-20 hours per week.

Important Information About Roster Positions

Thank you for considering a roster position with the City of Greensboro! These positions are an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and contribute to our community. Please review the details below to ensure you understand the nature of roster employment:

• Hourly Employment: Roster positions are paid hourly and do not include benefits such as medical, dental, or vision insurance, life insurance, paid leave, or paid holidays.
• Limited Hours: Roster employees may work up to, but no more than, 1,000 hours in a 12-month period.
• Pension System: Roster positions are not eligible for membership in the city’s pension system.

While roster positions do not include benefits, they are often a pathway to full-time, benefited employment with the City. Many of our current full-time employees started in roster positions, and we encourage you to explore this opportunity as a potential first step in your career with us.

We value the contributions of all our team members and look forward to welcoming dedicated individuals who share our commitment to serving the community.

The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department is a nationally accredited department and four-time National Gold Medal Award winner for Parks and Recreation Excellence. We are committed to enhancing our department's existing assets; expanding our offerings through strengthening partnerships and creating transformational programs; and connecting communities with a vibrant, healthy, and equitable park system. We are seeking talented and enthusiastic individuals, with positive attitudes, strong work ethic, and passion for making a difference in Greensboro.

Brief Description of Work:

This position provides direct program leadership and support to youth and adults with disabilities in traditional recreation programs operated by the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department. The recreation assistant will:

• Ensure participant’s safety
• Assist in program planning and implement the program
• Communicate with parents, supervisor, and staff regarding participants’ needs
• Make adaptations or modifications to programs/activities
• Support and encourage the participant to engage in all activities
• Close supervision and attentive to the participant’s needs
• Provide some personal care
• Monitor and modify behaviors
• Bus Monitor

Work is performed under the supervision of a higher-level employee and is reviewed through conferences and observation of performance or completed assignments.

The job is NON-EXEMPT under FLSA.

Qualifications

What You Bring

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• 1+ years’ experience working with persons with disabilities

An Ideal Candidate Would Also Possess (Preferred Qualifications):

• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification
• Behavior Intervention Training
• Athletic Coaching experience
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)