Program Aide Jobs in Elkhart, IN (NOW HIRING)

CITY OF ELKHART - JOB DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
POSITION : Aquatic Program Aide
DIVISION: Recreation
STATUS: Part-time,
CATEGORY: Hourly $15-$17
FLSA: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Program and Recreation Coordinator
JOB SUMMARY
The Aquatics Program Aide supports aquatic programming, swim lessons, program engagement, and daily facility operations at Spray Park, Ideal Beach, and Pierre Moran Pool. This position takes a lead role in facilitating swim lessons while assisting with activities, special events, and participant support to help maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming aquatic environment. The Aquatics Program Aide works under Program and Recreation Coordinator and collaborates with aquatic staff to support successful program delivery and positive guest experiences.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
Assist with implementation of aquatic programs, activities, games, lessons, and special events as directed by aquatic leadership.
Provide excellent guest service by welcoming patrons, assisting with questions, and supporting participant engagement.
Support program setup, breakdown, and organization of equipment and activity areas.
Assist participants and families with program guidance, schedules, and facility navigation.
Help maintain cleanliness, organization, and readiness of program and public spaces.
Support crowd flow and guest interaction at Spray Park, Ideal Beach, and Pierre Moran Pool as assigned.
Monitor participant behavior and communicate concerns to lifeguards or supervisors while supporting a positive environment.
Maintain communication with Aquatic Management and Head Lifeguards to support smooth operations.
Assist aquatics staff with non-rescue operational tasks as directed.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Play and engage with the children.
Assist with other various all age's programs.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor to support the overall success of the program.
Be flexible, may work evenings and weekends.
Cleaning, maintaining and ensuring proper use of facilities and equipment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework in recreation, education, or a related field is a plus.
Experience working with youth, adults, or seniors in recreational, educational, or similar settings.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of recreational activities, sports, environmental educations, arts and crafts or event coordination is highly desirable.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Must be an excellent problem solver and solve issues in a timely manner.
Must be able to appropriately mediate situations.
Must be friendly, active, and like to interact and play with children of all ages.
Support others through teamwork, dedication and guidance in order to achieve the completion a task or activity.
Must have complete knowledge, or proven ability to learn, the rules and regulations of the city program and Child Safety Policy.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND VISUAL SKILLS
• The physical, mental, and visual demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Frequently required to walk, sit, and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or hot, humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud while in the field.
DRUG TEST REQUIRED
• The City of Elkhart is a Drug Free Workplace. Therefore, a post offer, pre-employment drug screen is required. Random drug testing may be conducted after employment.
POLICY STATEMENT
• The incumbent is required to possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities, and the physical, mental, and visual skills described in this job description to perform the principal duties, responsibilities and essential job functions.
• This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and other duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.
• This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the Mayor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I have read and understand all of the above. I have reviewed the duties and responsibilities for which I am responsible, as well as the minimum requirements of this position, with my supervisor. I understand that this document does not create an employment contract, and the above declarations are not intended to be an "all-inclusive" list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
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