Program Assistant, Senior (I. R. Holmes, Sr. and Edison Johnson Recreation Centers) Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

Program Assistant, Senior (I. R. Holmes, Sr. and Edison Johnson Recreation Centers) 
Salary $19.37 – $21.81 Hourly Location Durham, NC Job Type PT w/o benefits (Less than 20 hours per wk) Job Number 25-05470 Department Parks and Recreation Opening Date 06/18/2025 Closing Date Continuous

DESCRIPTION

Position Description Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve. A nationally accredited team of passionate professionals devoted to building better lives and a better community through the power of parks and recreation. Our talented team at Durham Parks and Recreation is devoted to community service and provides a diverse range of programs, services, opportunities, and experiences while being united through our core pillars of creating equitable economic impacts; advancing conservation; rejuvenating health and wellness; enhancing quality of life and sustaining social equity.

Hourly Rate:

$19.37 – $20.55

Work Times/Days:

Position assists in the development and implementation of diverse indoor and outdoor recreational programs for the City to meet community needs. Incumbent assists in the planning, organization, and supervision of various athletic, cultural, and recreational activities, opens and closes facilities, monitors facilities for rentals, and leads athletic and cultural activities. Responsibilities include organizing positive alternative and preventive education projects; maintaining discipline; registering participants and collecting fees; coordinating, analyzing, and utilizing a variety of reports and records; and maintaining partnerships with local schools, non-profit organizations, and private entities. Communication with program participants, families, and representatives of community agencies, and the public is a major component of the duties of this position. Individual may also assist in promoting and coordinating specific activities and programs by distributing flyers and brochures, participating in public engagement meetings and events, and serving on committees. Incumbent may assist supervisor in training, assigning, supervising, and evaluating other part-time recreation staff and volunteers. Incumbent must be available to work varying hours, including evenings and weekends. Minimum Qualifications & Experience High School diploma or equivalency (GED, HISet, TASC). Two (2) years of experience working with diverse groups in a recreational setting, supervising activities, and providing customer service. Must be at least 21 years of age. Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record. Valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification within six months of hire. Additional Preferred Skills Experience supervising or instructing recreation programs. Comfortable leading programs independently.
Available to work up to 19 hours per week. Employer
City of Durham
Address
101 City Hall Plaza Durham, North Carolina, 27701