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Program Assistant

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Program Assistant

Salary

$18.83 - $22.89 Hourly

Location

1308 Fayetteville St., Durham, NC

Job Type

PT w/o benefits (Less than 20 hours per wk)

Job Number

26-06063

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

08/11/2026

Closing Date

8/25/2026 12:00 AM Eastern

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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 (https://www.dprplaymore.org/27/ABOUT-US) 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: $ 18.83 - $20.76/hour

Work Times/Days: Shifts vary; Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm; some Saturdays 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.

This position will be assigned to W.D. Hill Recreation Center.

Position organizes and leads participants in diverse indoor and outdoor recreational programs for the City of Durham. Incumbent may be assigned to a special skilled development area with responsibility for supervising a single recreational program, including tutoring, arts and crafts, theater, music, sports, and other athletic, cultural, or recreational activities. Incumbent leads and directs program participants in special center and community projects as well as prevention education programs. Must be available to work varying work hours, including evenings and weekends.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Takes responsibility for the health, well-being, and safety of participants of all skill levels and abilities.

• Supervises diverse age groups in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities.

• Provides assistance with personal care, mobility, and communication needs of participants.

• Maintains order, distributes equipment, and encourages respect for personal and City property.

• Sets a good example for participants in the areas of cleanliness, punctuality, observing rules, and sportsmanship.

• Recognizes and responds to opportunities for group problem solving.

• Leads and directs community work conducted by program participants.

• Provides opportunities for the group so that everyone has an experience of success.

• Facilitates prevention education workshops and participates in group discussions.

• Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service training programs, orientations, and evaluation sessions.

• Assists in maintaining activity and attendance records and submits required paperwork on time.

• Communicates regularly with supervisor regarding concerns, updates, and challenges.

• Encourages respect for personal property, City equipment and facilities.

• Observes necessary precautions to secure the safety of program participants and renders first aid in case of minor injury.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

-Group recreational supervision.

-Group recreational supervision and the rules and regulations governing various competitive games, including athletics.

-Basic arts and crafts.

-Basic behavior management skills.

-Prevention education and positive alternative concepts.

-Elementary math, science, writing, etc.

SKILL IN:

-Interacting positively and communicating effectively with youth and adults.

-Communicating instructions effectively to individuals and groups.

-Organizing and instructing specialty area.

-Adhering to program standards and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, TSAC).

• Six (6) months of experience in specialty area.

• Must be at least 18 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 the first six months of employment.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Experience leading group activities.

• Experience working with participants from a variety of age groups, cultures, and with differences in abilities.

• E xperience with ActiveNet or other Recreation Management Software

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Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

• City of Durham Website

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• Job fair

• Employee referral

• Professional organization Please list the organization in "other" box below

• Internet posting Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below

• Craig's List

• Facebook

• LinkedIn

• GlassDoor

• governmentjobs.com

• Monster.com

• Indeed.com

• Employment Security Commission

• Magazine/Newspaper

• Other

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If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.

03

Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.

• Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)

• Associates Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• PhD or Juris Doctorate

04

Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license? (If you have a license from a State other than North Carolina, you must be willing and able to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days of hire)

• I have a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license.

• I have a valid license from another State and I am willing to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days.

• I do not have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.

05

How many months of experience do you have in specialty area?

• No related experience

• Less than 1 month ofexpe ience

• 1 month but less than 3 months

• 3 months but less than 6 months

• 6 months but less than 12 months

• 12 or more months

06

Do you have a valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification "or" if hired, are you willing to obtain within the first six months of employment?

• I have the required certification.

• I do not have a valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification, BUT I am willing to obtain within the first six months of employment.

• I do not have a valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification and I am NOT willing to obtain within the first six months of employment.

07

Do you have availability to work on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, and on some Saturdays, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, as needed?

• Yes

• No

08

Do you have experience leading group activities?

• Yes

• No

09

Do you have experience working with participants from a variety of age groups, cultures, and with differences in abilities?

• Yes

• No

10

Do you have experience with ActiveNet or other recreation management software?

• Yes

• No

11

Please select all age groups you have experience with:

• Children age 5-12

• Teens age 13-18

• Mature Adults

• None of these age groups

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