PAY: $12-$14/hr
• Assists the Department of Parks, Recreation & Beaches (PRB) in maintaining and supervising various programs for children.
• Leads others in recreational activities, and supervises all programs and other recreational activities within the recreation center, and at parks and community sites.
• Provides a safe, productive, caring environment for children and staff by ensuring the building and equipment are safe to use. Secures premises by carefully adhering to policy and procedure. Follows admittance protocols for participant and staff safety.
• Supervises all daily activities such as physical fitness, arts and crafts, program rentals and more.
• Assists PRB staff in planning, promoting & leading recreational programs, activities and events. Sets up and takes down athletic equipment, eating and other items required for programs and rentals.
• Responsible to help maintain a clean and safe environment. Provides guidance to recreational aides, volunteers and mentors. • Responsible for providing a safe place for kids to learn and have fun through interaction with youth and families.
Mandatory CORI (Criminal Offender Record Investigation) background check per City Council Ordinance effective May 14, 2013.
For application/complete job description, please visit www.newbedford-ma.gov. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. New Bedford has a residency requirement. EEO.