Job Description

THIS IS A TEMPORARY, SUMMER-ONLY POSITION.

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):

The City of Boston, Parks & Recreation Department, offers a wide variety of summer programs, including, but not limited to, drop-in programs, golf, soccer, rugby, sports camp(s), baseball, softball programs, and much, much more. The Staff Assistant(s) support and/or plan, organize and conduct age-appropriate programs, including educational activities, games and drop-in activities for youth throughout the Greater Boston Neighborhoods.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality instruction/skill development for teen/youth sports/recreation programs.
• Exhibits leadership in setting a positive tone and attitude in all aspects of the job.
• Responsible for equipment setup and breakdown.
• Monitors and supervises participants and ensures their safety and security at all times.
• Attends and participates in all necessary training and staff meeting(s).
• Ensures a fun environment for all program participants.
• Follows dress code determined by the appropriate Program Director and/or Manager.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• Prior experience working with youth ages 5-18 is a plus.
• Previous summer recreation programming, summer camp, sports camp, golf, and drop-in program experience preferred.
• Must have the capability to instruct or lead a variety of sports and games for varied levels of skill ability.
• Must be familiar with emergency procedures and protocol.
• Ability to create strong relationships with youth in a short period of time.
• An interest in a variety of youth programs, including technology, art, sports, and recreation.
• Must be flexible and able to function well in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a high-paced environment with continual distractions.
• Must be enthusiastic, patient, creative, energetic, mature, and able to focus on a continual basis.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on details as required by the job.
• CPR and First Aid certification is a plus.
• Staff Assistants must commit to 20-30 hrs/wk during summer camp weeks.

Background Checks Required: Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sexual Offender Record Information (SORI).

Boston Residency Required.

Terms:Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-Union / $17-$26 per hour; pay rate depends on program and experience.Hours per week: 20-30 hrs per week (see above).