City of Nampa Hiring for Kids-In-Action Program Assistant at NAMPA, Idaho Full Time

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/1701234 &&&&Job Title:&& Kids-In-Action Program Assistant &&Hiring Salary Range:&& $11.76 &&Position Salary Range:&& $11.76-$16.10& &&Department:&& RECCR &&Job Status:&& Part-Time &&FLSA Status:&& Non-Exempt &&Reports To:&& Assigned Supervisor &&Grade/Level:&& 07 &&Amount of Travel Required:&& None &&Job Type:&& Regular &&Class Code:&& 9495 &&Positions Supervised:&& None &&Work Schedule: &&Generally, Monday thru Friday, with hours varied between 6:30 am – 6:30 pm; however, must be able to work flexible and varied hours.&&&&&&&&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 Statement(s)&&&&• 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 the 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.&&&&&&REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE&&&&Som e 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.&&&&POSITION QUALIFICATIONS&&Competency Statement(s)&&• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.&&• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.&&• Conflict Resolution – Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.&&• Customer Oriented – Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.&&• Energetic – Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.&&• Interpersonal – Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.&&• Judgment – The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.&&• Patience – Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.&&• Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.&&• Time Management – Ability to effectively utilize the available time for the completion of necessary job tasks.&&&&&&&&Education:&&&&Less than high school education&&&&&&Experience:&&&&1 plus years of experience in child care, babysitting,