NRC - KIDS

Nampa, ID

Job Title: Kids in Action Assistant

Hiring Salary: $14.56 - $15.14 (DOE)
Salary Range: $14.56 - $17.19

Reports to (Role): Assigned supervisor
Department/Group: Nampa Recreation Center
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Travel Required: None
Position Type: Part-Time/Non-Exempt, less than 20 hours a week
Benefits Eligible: No
PERSI Eligible: No
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday working hours between 6:00am - 9:00am

POSITION SUMMARY
The principal function of an employee in this class is to assist with day camp attendees to ensure the provision of a safe and healthy environment for program participants. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor, but some leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the assigned supervisor, other City employees, program participants, and the general public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a recreational facility environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides assistance to recreation class and program leaders in the implementation of a variety of youth programs for patrons of the Nampa Recreation Center and associated locations on a part-time basis

• Assists in planning group and individual promotional activities and programs to encourage program and/or class participation.

• Provides individual or group instruction regarding the program or class to which assigned, including independent instruction to program patrons under direction of the program leader.

• Works closely with members of various age groups of young children.

• Provides security for each child enrolled in the Kids-in-Action Program.

• Works under direction of Kids-in-Action Supervisor and Coordinator to ensure that those enrolled in the program or class meet the goals of the activity safely and with an ongoing interest which includes supervising and interacting with children in sports, games, arts and crafts,
swimming and other recreational activities.

• Assists in coordinating response to any emergency regarding program or other class or facility users; requests the call-out of medical and other personnel as required; provides information for necessary accident reports

• Receives and provides clear, constructive feedback regarding work performance (to/from individuals or groups) and provides clarification as necessary.

• Provides standard information to program or class patrons regarding departmental procedures and requirements and other activities to enhance their use of City recreation activities and facilities.

• Maintains accurate records and files related to the class or program to which assigned; maintains an inventory of handouts, forms and reports.

• Uses standard office equipment and performs standard office support duties in the course of the work.

• Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned.

• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.

• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.

• May need to drive kids to and from Nampa Schools before school.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.

• Responds to citizen's questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.

• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.

• Is punctual and timely in meeting requirements of performance, including attendance standards and work deadlines.

• Communicates information and states concerns in a clear and professional manner.

• Respects the opinion of others and demonstrates a reasonable relationship with employees, supervisors and others.

• Accepts and performs in a timely and effective manner changes in work assignments and/or how work is performed.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Less than high school education.

• 1 plus years of experience in childcare, babysitting, or parenting experience or/any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

• 3 plus years of a valid Idaho driver's license.

• Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks and the ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.

• Possess or obtain First Aid Certification and CPR Certification.

• Must be at least 16 years of age.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Some knowledge of safety principles, practices and equipment related to the work.

• Some knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.

• Some knowledge of business arithmetic.

• Skill in first aid and CPR techniques.

• Must have valid Idaho driver's license for 3 or more years and have a clean diving record.

• Skill in basic record keeping practices and basic computer applications related to the work.

• Skill in basic principles for dealing with people of various ages and from various socio-economic groups.

• Ability to interpret, apply and explain applicable procedures and regulations.

• Ability to maintaining accurate records and files.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

• Ability to handle in a constructive, non-disruptive manner the multiple business, organizational and interpersonal changes or stresses that may exist in the employee's work, work processes, dealings with other personnel, and supervision (provided or received). ("Work processes"
include, but are not limited to, how work is performed, supervised or distributed; how problems are solved; and how decisions are made.)

• Ability to adapt, with minimal or no advance notice, to changes in how business is conducted, and work is accomplished.

• Must be sufficiently adaptable to accept and perform in a timely and effective manner work assignments that are outside the normal (day-to-day) routine.

• Integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands: Lift/Carry:
Stand F 10 lbs. or less F
Walk F 11-20 lbs. O
Sit O 21-50 lbs. O
Manually Manipulate O 51-100 lbs. N
Reach Outward O
Reach Above Shoulder O Push/Pull
Speak F 12 lbs. or less O
Climb O 13-25 lbs. O
Crawl N 26-40 lbs. N
Squat or Kneel O 41-100 lbs. N
Bend F

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The principal duties of this class are performed in a recreational facility environment.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION:
Finger Dexterity: Sufficient finger or manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone and related equipment.
Speech: Sufficient clarity of speech or other communication ability with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to communicate effectively and convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly or quickly.
Hearing: Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
Visual Abilities: Sufficient visual acuity or other power of observation with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned; to make general observations of facilities and structures; to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form and perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection).
Physical Strength and Personal Mobility: Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which enables the employee to function within a recreational facility environment. Light work - exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.

The City has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate . click apply for full job details