Job Description
Recreation Assistant – After School Program (Age 16+) Make a Difference After School! Looking for a fun, active job after school? Join the City of St. Helens Recreation Department and help create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for local youth.
This is a great opportunity to earn money, build leadership skills, gain experience working with children, and be part of a positive team. If you're energetic, dependable, and enjoy encouraging others, we'd love to meet you!
Requirements - Must be at least 16 years of age
- Experience working with children, youth, students, or large groups preferred
- Must possess or obtain CPR/First Aid Certification within two (2) weeks of hire
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen
- Must successfully pass a background check through the St. Helens School District
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor when interacting with the public, students, parents, and fellow staff members.
- Demonstrate respectful communication, positive attitude, and professionalism in all interactions.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Knowledge of rules and fundamentals of a variety of sports, games, and recreational activities
- Strong conflict resolution skills
- Ability to be active, creative, engaging, and dependable
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Job Duties - Supervise and engage participants in after-school recreational activities
- Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for youth participants
- Assist with the preparation, setup, organization, and cleanup of crafts, activities, games, equipment, and program areas utilized throughout the after-school program
- Monitor, maintain, and organize program equipment, supplies, and facility spaces
- Enforce program rules and safety standards while promoting positive behavior
- Address participant concerns and resolve conflicts in a professional manner
- Assist with preparing and distributing flyers, brochures, promotional materials, and public relations materials
- Provide clerical support, including program registrations, answering phones, and maintaining correspondence with other divisions and agencies
- Assist with the development of class schedules and implementation of activities and programs
- Coordinate recreational programming and facility usage with schools, community partners, businesses, and outside agencies
- Work collaboratively with the St. Helens School District and community organizations utilizing recreation facilities
- Assist with site operations, including opening and closing facilities as assigned
- Support participants, families, and staff with excellent customer service
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Schedule - Part-Time Monday - Thursday
- Hours are generally after school until 5:15 PM
- Additional hours may be available for special events, recreational programs, and school breaks
- Must be available to work occasional evenings or weekends for family engagement activities, typically held once per quarter
Rate of Pay Join the City of St. Helens Recreation Department and help create a fun, safe, and memorable after-school experience for local youth while developing your leadership skills and making a difference in your community!
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Part time, Local area, Afternoon shift