Program Aide

Work performed under continuous supervision in assisting Recreation Leaders in coordination, implementation,

supervision and evaluation of Recreation programs. This includes games, special events and other recreational

activities in a recreation area with all age groups.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLILITES:

• Prepare venue (s) to host activities and programs, both on-site and off- site.

• Ensure safety of venue and participants at all times.

• Drive the scheduled bus route daily, and ensure children are picked up and dropped off safely at the

• Implements policies, procedures, rules and regulations and executes them as needed.

• Ensure programs run smoothly and handles any incidents that may arise including emergency situations

• Maintains accurate and timely reports, submit all reports to supervisor.

• Ensures venues return to pre-program status at conclusion of activities.

• Survey s participants to obtain information on interest needs.

• Answers phone and other clerical duties as necessary.

• Keeps current on all department programs and dispenses general information to the public.

• Opens and closes facilities including all safety and security checks.

• Performs light maintenance and custodial duties.

• Lifts and transport tables, chairs, equipment, boxes, and other moderately heavy objects.

• Handles multiple tasks simultaneously in a noisy and busy environment.

• Leads groups of children and/or adults, both indoors and outdoors, for extended period of time.

• Afterschool Program: registers participants; assists students with their homework; sets up classroom;

plans.

• Complies with established policies, procedures, and regulations of Recreation and Parks Department, the

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• All employees may be required to work before, during and / or after a natural or man-made disaster or

hurricane.

Special Requirements

Mandatory pre-employment physical and drug tests. Florida Drivers License required.

The City of Pahokee maintains a drug free workplace policy program, as established under the guidelines of the

Federal Drug Free workplace Act of 1988 and Section 440.102, Florida Statutes.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Minimum 1 year experience in a licensed child care/ day camp facility setting which includes direct contact

• Ability to relate to children

• Must be at least eighteen years-old at the time of hire.

• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid Driver’s and CDL License (must be valid the last 3 years with no DUI’s).

• Current CPR and First Aid certificates by time of employment or within ninety days from the date of hire.

• Within one (1) year of employment, you must have completed the following DCF Trainings:

Safety Nutrition, (c) Child Care Facility State and Local Rules and Regulations, (d) Identifying and

Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect, and (e) Behavior Observation and Screening.

• The Ten (10) Hour Developmentally Appropriate Module (Preferred- School Age Appropriate Practices).
  

Inquires:

Applications are available online at: www.cityofpahokee.com

Please submit a cover letter and resume to:

City of Pahokee

Human Resource Director

Jacqueline Ramsay

207 Begonia Drive

Pahokee, Fl 33476

Email: jramsay@cityofpahokee.com

Job Type: Part-time