City of Elkhart, Indiana · 3 weeks ago
Part Time- Program Aide
Elkhart, IN
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$15/hr - $15/hrThe City of Elkhart is seeking a Program Aide for their Parks and Recreation department. This role is responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of recreational sports and programs, ensuring they are safe and engaging for participants of various age groups.
CommunitiesGovernmentPublic Relations
Responsibilities
Planning and organizing activity programs under the supervision of a site supervisor
Organizes supplies and equipment for site activities. Implement lesson plan for daily activities (age appropriate)
Follow all administrative responsibilities
Help implement all things related to sports includes games, and events
Monitoring participants to ensure compliance with rules and prevent accidents
Cleaning, maintaining and ensuring proper use of facilities and equipment
Organizing and prepare equipment for facilities, and/or fields
Track attendance and participation
Maintains communication with site supervisor and Program and Recreation Assistant
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Company
City of Elkhart, Indiana
The city of Elkhart offers a vibrant, diverse, and unique community.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Inside INdiana Business
2025-10-23
Inside INdiana Business
2025-04-24
Company data provided by crunchbase