Leisure Programs Operations Assistant – GRASP / Summer Day Camp

Green River After School Programs (GRASP) And/Or Summer Day Camp Operations Assistant

Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of duties involved in the planning, organization, and coordination of Green River After School Programs (GRASP) and/or Summer Day Camp activities. Operations Assistants also provide general information and assistance to the public. This is a part-time, non-benefited position.

Operations Assistants do not exercise supervision over other staff members, but may supervise participants in group activities. Operations Assistants report to the Recreation Supervisor in charge of the assigned program.

Examples Of Important & Essential Functions

The following functions & duties are typical for this position. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address City needs and changing business practices.

• Perform equipment/facility setup, as well as post activity cleanup.
• Coordinate/oversee youth recreation activities.
• Interact with patrons, parents and other staff in a friendly, professional manner.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

Ability to:

• Learn equipment/facility setup activities and appropriate recreational activities.
• Properly maintain assigned areas.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Perform assigned tasks properly and efficiently.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Provide own transportation to and from work site.
• Troubleshoot and operate electrical equipment.
• Handle any crisis situation and work under outside pressure.
• Communicate on a daily basis, in responding to questions or complaints, and enforcing rules.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Consideration will be given to applicants currently enrolled in high school or an equivalent educational program.
• Any combination of training and experience that would provide necessary instruction skills and expertise in area of instruction.

• Must be 15 years of age or older.

• Valid CPR certification.
• Valid First Aid certification.

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, twist, and grasp; work with hands above shoulder height with up to 40 lbs.; work with arms extended at shoulder height with up to 20 lbs.; lift or carry 50 lbs. or less and push and/or pull heavy weights (over 75 lbs) on a regular basis; and exposure to hot, cold, and outdoors.

Applicants who are offered employment are required to pass a background investigation (including FBI fingerprint check), job-related physical exam, drug screening test and driver license check. The City of Green River is an EEO/ADA employer and a smoke-free workplace per City ordinance.