City of Nampa

Job Title: NRC Education and General Program Coordinator

Hiring Salary: $19.42-$22.76 (DOE)
Salary Range: $19.42-$26.09

Reports to (Role): Assigned supervisor
Department/Group: RECCR
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Travel Required: None
Position Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt, 40 hours a week
Benefits Eligible: Yes
PERSI Eligible: Yes
Work Schedule: Generally, Monday thru Friday working varied hours between 6:30 am – 6:30 pm; however, must be able to work flexible and varied hours.

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE!
The City of Nampa offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities, including the following for full-time positions in City Government Departments:

• No Cost Employee Medical
• No Cost Basic Dental
• Vision
• PERSI Retirement Plan, with more than 11% employer contribution, plus employee contribution
• 401k & 457 Retirement Plans
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (Over 4 weeks of vacation/sick/personal time off in the first year)
• Life Insurance with AD&D
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-Funded HRA VEBA Health Savings
• Wellness Program & Rewards
• Harward Recreation Center and Golf Membership Discounts
• Other Great Benefits!

PURPOSE STATEMENT
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Assists in the supervision of day camp, play center, preschool, and other educational and general contracted programs for Recreation Center patrons, ensuring the safety and security of each program participant. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

ROLE SUCCESS PROFILE:
Key Job Accountabilities

• Assists in developing a curriculum for Kids-in-Action Day Camp, play center, and pre-school, including providing Day Camp parents with a schedule of activities their child(ren) will be engaging in, completing the activity schedule, and monthly calendars, assisting in scheduling changes when the supervisor is absent. Planning and organizing summer field trips and activities.
• Assists in planning work tasks and schedules for staff. Other tasks include monitoring the work of staff, interviewing for new or vacant positions, providing direction when necessary, disciplining as required, and management of conflict.
• Maintains accurate records, fills out accident and incident reports, and conducts staff-training meetings.
• Ensures the safety of the participants of Kids-in-Action Day Camp, PlayCenter, and Preschool.
• Maintains the ratio of staff members to participants at a number that ensures a safe environment.
• Ensures all equipment used in all programs is in a safe condition, including inspection of all equipment regularly. Will order new supplies when needed to keep programs running smoothly with approval from the supervisor.
• Communicates to the parents of the program participants professionally, including discussing discipline issues, behavior issues, positive progress, etc.
• Uses standard office equipment and performs standard office support duties in the course of 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 audiovisual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Essential Relationship Expectations

• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Responds to citizens' 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.
• Maintains a working environment free of fear and intimidation.
• Treats employees' concerns with consideration and respect, regardless of the supervisor's own perspective on those concerns.
• Maintains an effective and respectful work environment.
• Adapts to changes in how business is conducted and work is accomplished in a positive and timely manner.
• Maintains a good working relationship with subordinates, peers, customers, and City Administration.

Competencies for Success in this Role:

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Commitment to Safety - Understands, encourages, and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees compliance with safety policies and procedures; completes all required training; takes personal responsibility for safety.
• 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.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Research Skills - Ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation.
• Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Time Management - Ability to effectively utilize the available time for the completion of necessary job tasks.

Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements:
EDUCATION-
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) Required
Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study: Education, Recreation Administration, or related field

EXPERIENCE-
1 plus year of experience in Teaching children ages 2-18 in a group or school setting Or any combination of education and experience, which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

COMPUTER SKILLS-
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.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES-
Possess or obtain First Aid Certification and CPR Certification.
A teaching certificate would be preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS-
Some early childhood education classes are helpful.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE-
Some knowledge of childcare laws, both state and local.
Some knowledge of a variety of activities and games for children.
Some knowledge of facilitating in-service training for staff, including how to conduct the training and what topics to cover.
Some knowledge of time management.

SKILLS/ABILITIES-
Skill in first aid and CPR techniques.
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 manage time efficiently.
Ability to provide excellent customer service to attendees and parents of Day Camp, Play Center, preschool, and other programs.
Ability to plan special events, and field trips.
Ability to monitor the transportation of children to and from school and the Nampa Recreation Center.
Ability to lead by example and perform duties that are essential to the success of assigned programs.
Ability to make sure parents' expectations of assigned programs are met.
Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate the work of others.
Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks.
Ability to interpret, apply and explain applicable procedures and regulations.
Ability to maintain accurate records and files.
Ability to understand and follow oral and /or written policies, procedures, and instructions.
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 businesses, 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.
Ability to maintain a valid Idaho driver's License with a clean driving record.
Ability to operate a 15-passenger van and train others to drive a 15-passenger van.
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 and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks; must have great creativity to provide activities that will keep the interest of program participants.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The principal duties of this class are performed in a recreational facility environment. (More detailed essential physical job functions available upon request)

The City of Nampa has a Drug/Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy. Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test and background check. The City of Nampa is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This position may close prior to the closing date.