Part Time- Program Aide

CITY OF ELKHART – JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Program

POSITION: Program Aide

STATUS: Part-time

CATEGORY: Hourly

FLSA: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Program Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY
The Program Aide is responsible for the planning and supervising of youth activities for Parks and Recreation Department.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for monitoring participants utilizing the recreation center facilities;
Enforces policies and maintains order;
Inspects center equipment for proper condition and possible safety hazards;
Responsible for the scheduling and transport of equipment required for events;
All other duties Assigned by the Program Coordinator

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Answer phones;
Responds to emails;
Collects payments and closes and balances cash drawer at the end of the shift

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Prefer Candidates to have a High School Diploma.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to complete work assignment.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Ability to plan and implement classes, various activities, and special events.
Ability to maintain complex records and prepare technical reports.
Ability to work a digital camera.
Ability to maintain discipline and encourage compliance with safety rules and regulations

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND VISUAL SKILLS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently
required to sit, walk, talk, or hear.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a recreation environment, will require evening and weekend hours.

POST OFFER TESTING REQUIRED
The City of Elkhart is a Drug Free Workplace. Therefore, successfully passing a post offer drug screen is required (random drug testing may be conducted after employment).
Most possess a valid driver’s license.
Background checks producing acceptable BMV and criminal history reports required.
Must be 18 or older.

POLICY STATEMENT
The incumbent is required to possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities, and the physical, mental, and visual skills described in this job description to perform the principal duties, responsibilities and essential job functions.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and other duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the Mayor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.