Recreation Assistant – FWISD After School Program

About City of Fort Worth

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. The Park & Recreation Department maintains more than 300 parks and public spaces citywide as well as providing recreational activities and educational programming that makes Fort Worth a great place to live, work and play.

Job Summary

Multiple part-time Recreation Assistant jobs are available with the City of Fort Worth Park & Recreation Department for the After School Program. The After School Program provides a great opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children ages 5 – 13 through character development, literacy programs, arts and crafts, team building and recreational activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate with the children during the After School Program.
• Promote, coordinate, and develop structured lesson plans and activities such as arts and crafts, games, sports and other recreational activities and events.
• Assist with snack distribution, serving, and clean-up.
• Assist with field trips and community programs.
• Submit attendance records and other reports as requested.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area at all times.
• Maintain discipline, group control, and practice safety.

Requirements

• Must be age 16 or older and no experience required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with children ages 5 – 13 years old, leading activities in a recreational and/or educational environment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain CPR, First Aid, and AED certification during the first six months of employment (Training provided).
• Experience performing custodial duties.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Experience using software for registration, payments, and POS.

Working Conditions and Physical Demand

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting. Medium work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Benefits & Perks

Apply Now! Come be part of something special in Fort Worth.