TOWN OF APEX
invites applications for the position of:
LSE Program Support Assistant
ABOUT THIS POSITION:
EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $18.50
WORK LOCATION: 53 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502 USA
SCHEDULE: schedule varies with an average of 25 hours a month
POSTING CLOSING DATE: open until filled, may close at any time
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
An employee in this position assists with and leads teen recreation programs, social events, and trips. This position assists with program planning, implementation, and participant engagement. Ages for these teen programs range from 11-17.
This position reports to the Recreation Program Supervisor at the John M. Brown Community Center. This position will assist with supervising teen participants. This position will average 25 hours a month - hours may vary depending on season.
A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS:-
Leads and assists with recreational programs, trips and social events designed for teens.
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Assists the Recreation Program Supervisor in program planning, implementation, marketing and evaluation.
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Assists in the coordination of recreational trips, including providing on-site support to ensure the safety and satisfaction of participants.
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Actively participates in activities alongside participants, fostering a fun, welcoming, and engaging environment.
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Organizes and executes evening programs, weekend events, and day trips.
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Assists with participant check-in/check-out procedures and maintains attendance records.
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Assists in tracking participation trends and evaluating program success.
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Provides excellent customer service to participants, parents, community members, contractors, and vendors.
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Ensures program rules and safety procedures are followed
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Performs related duties as required.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
Graduation from high school and must be 18 years of age and available to work year-round.
WITH...
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Some knowledge of planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and events.
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Ability to supervise and positively engage teens in a recreational setting.
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Ability to follow directions and enforce rules and expectations.
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Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
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Ability to drive a 14-passenger bus up to 100 miles each direction.
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Possess good customer service skills.
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Considerable knowledge of office practices and procedures, grammar, and punctuation.
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Considerable knowledge of word processing, database maintenance, spreadsheet data entry, and other specific information technology applications.
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Skill in customer service, including problem-solving and conflict resolution.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with participants, parents, staff, contractors, and the public.
WHO WE ARE:
Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of over 84,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 680 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey.
KEEP IN MIND:
Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority; therefore, all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), and background verifications including references, criminal record, and driver’s license checks prior to employment. Some positions may also require SBI fingerprinting as part of the background screening process.
The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.
