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Recreation Aide - Youth Services

Salary

$15.96 Hourly

Location

Harrisonburg, VA

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

6427 - (Oct 2024)

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

10/04/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description

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Description

Do you want to have fun at work while also providing a safe and engaging environment for youth? If so, the City of Harrisonburg's Recreation Aide - Youth Services position may be the right job for you!

The Recreation Aide in Youth Services is a year-round part-time position (no benefits) with a preferred hiring rate of $15.96 per hour. The ideal candidate for this position will assist with the implementation of a variety of Youth Services activities (https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/youth-services) (“SOAR”- Summer Organized Activities and Recreation; and “ASA”- After-School Activities) and Parks & Recreation Department's programs, services, and events.

As a Recreation Aide in Youth Services, you'll:

• Assist with Youth Services programs by:

• Supervising children;

• Planning and implementing specific activities for participants;

• Preparing facilities and materials for Youth Services programs;

• Enforcing Youth Services programs rules and regulations;

• Completing disciplinary forms, accident forms, and other paperwork as needed;

• Processing payments and transactions for care offered;

• Responding to questions and providing information related to Youth Services programs and activities.

• Assist with the Parks & Recreation Department’s programs and events by:

• Receiving visitors;

• Preparing facilities for programs and events, including cleaning and maintenance of facilities and equipment;

• Responding to questions and providing information related to Parks & Recreation programs;

• Processing payments, registrations, rentals, and transactions;

• Interacting with program/class instructors within the facilities as needed;

• Opening and closing the recreation facility as needed.

• Assist with other duties as assigned.

  A list of the ideal candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is available in the Recreation Aide class specification (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harrisonburg/classspecs/1220296?keywords=5427&pagetype=classSpecifications) .

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age by date of hire (approximately 4 weeks after application date);

• High school diploma or GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience;

• Exemplary customer service abilities;

• Click here to view the physical requirements for this position. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harrisonburg/classspecs/1220296?keywords=5427&pagetype=classSpecifications)

• Hours of Availability Required:

• During the school year (ASA: Mid-August through Mid-June): An afternoon/evening shift from 3:30pm to 6:00pm (dependent upon shift assignment and needed coverage for other department programs) at least 3 days per week (Monday through Friday).

• During the summer (SOAR: June through Mid-August): Shifts will vary Monday through Friday.

• Please note some special events will fall outside of the above time frames but will be required on an as-needed basis.

• Some experience serving as a recreational aide or group leader is preferred but not required.

The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

• Drug screening; and

• Criminal background check.

This position is subject to the City of Harrisonburg's random drug testing program.

Supplemental Information

To Apply: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 10/04/2024)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health and Vision Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Paid Leave

• 15.5 paid holidays

• Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care

• Health Savings Account

• Virginia Retirement System

• Deferred Compensation Plan through MissionSquare

• Employee Assistance Program

Additionally, the City is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, which may qualify you for student loan forgiveness if you meet the PSLF Program requirements.

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If selected for this position, will you be 18 years of age or older by the date of hire? Please note that due to the nature of the recruitment process, the date of hire for qualified candidates will vary. On average, the recruitment process will take approximately 4 weeks from the date of initial application submission.

• Yes

• No

  02

  What is your highest level of education?

• Less than 8th Grade

• Completed 8th Grade

• Attended High School

• High School Graduate

• GED

• Attend College

• College Graduate

• Attended Graduate School

• Master's Degree

• Graduate study beyond Master's

• Ph.D. or professional degree

  03

  Please list your summer (June - mid-August) work availability in the field below. Be sure to include days and times of availability.

  04

  Please list your work availability during the school year (mid-August - mid-June) in the field below. Be sure to include days and times of availability.

  05

  Please describe your prior experience as a recreational aide or group leader. If you do not possess any experience, please type "N/A" in the field below.

  Required Question

Agency

City of Harrisonburg

Address

409 South Main Street Third Floor Harrisonburg, Virginia, 22801

Phone

540.432.8920 540.432.7796

Website

https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/employment