What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aide position at City of Westminster?
CITY EQUITY STATEMENT
The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job—someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.
Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.
POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
The Aide - Youth Camp assists with the planning and implementation of an exciting, safe, and fun-filled experience for participants in Youth and Teen programs. Recreation staff have the primary responsibility of ensuring the safety of program participants. Aides work with a camp leader, supervisor, or director and never work with children unsupervised. This position is classified as safety-sensitive due to the nature of the work. Employees in this position may be subject to random drug testing and/or heightened supervision per the personnel policies and rules.
Benefits as a result of working in this position, you will:
ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES
The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork).
This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational, and informational services and resources; and acquiring, developing, and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space, and trails. This position works toward the accomplishment of the department’s mission: Together we create exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness and literacy.
GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Job Specific – Every employee in this position must be able to:
Job Specific Functions
Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks
Position Requirements/Working Conditions/Pre-employment Requirements
Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Required
Physical Requirements
This position requires a moderate degree of physical stamina and strength, including the ability to:
Work is constantly performed indoors and outdoors with exposure to extreme temperatures. Work is performed in a high public use recreation facility where loud noise and multiple events and activities at one time may cause a distraction. Exposure to periods of high activity and stress under demanding conditions. The position requires a great deal of communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies.
Required Materials and Equipment
Recreation, sport, and craft equipment.
Pre-employment Requirements
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the United States and must successfully pass a criminal background check, reference check, and substance screen. There may be additional pre-employment requirements depending on the nature of the position.
We are a caring, courteous, team-oriented organization committed to excellence in public service. Employees thrive in a culture that is respectful, professional and diverse. Our work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees. Westminster is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.
Employees not assigned benefits are employees working less than 20 hours a week, temporary employees, seasonal employees, and hourly employees.
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Are you currently at least 15 years of age?
Have you worked or volunteered in the Youth & Teen programs at the City of Westminster in the past?
Are you able to work outdoors with exposure to a varied climate?
Please describe your work or volunteer experience with school-age children between the ages five (5) and 15 years of age.
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The City of Westminster prefers all aides to have a minimum of 160 hours of documented work experience with school age children ages five (5) to 15 years of age; Do you have at 160 hours of documented work experience?
Do you have any criminal convictions that would prohibit you from working with children?
If you answered yes to having any criminal convictions that would prohibit you from working with children, please state the conviction, location of conviction, and date of conviction. If you answered no, please respond with N/A.
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If you are contacted for an interview you will need to bring documentation of your hours of work or volunteer experience with school-age children ages five (5) to 15 years of age. Are you able to provide this documentation at the time of your interview?
The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job—someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.
Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.
POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
The Aide - Youth Camp assists with the planning and implementation of an exciting, safe, and fun-filled experience for participants in Youth and Teen programs. Recreation staff have the primary responsibility of ensuring the safety of program participants. Aides work with a camp leader, supervisor, or director and never work with children unsupervised. This position is classified as safety-sensitive due to the nature of the work. Employees in this position may be subject to random drug testing and/or heightened supervision per the personnel policies and rules.
Benefits as a result of working in this position, you will:
- Gain experience working with children
- Work alongside a team of professional staff
- Learn classroom experience teaching dance, reading, cheerleading, science and other enrichment classes
- Attend field trips with campers to Denver area attractions
- Enjoy free access to City of Westminster Recreation facilities
ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES
The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork).
This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational, and informational services and resources; and acquiring, developing, and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space, and trails. This position works toward the accomplishment of the department’s mission: Together we create exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness and literacy.
GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Job Specific – Every employee in this position must be able to:
- Provide guidance and assistance to participants using the SPIRIT values of the City
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
- Plan and implement engaging activities for a specific assigned age group
- Relate well to children and show confidence in interactions with the public and adults
- Respond quickly and calmly in emergency situations
- Provide proper authority to children
- Establish effective working relationships with other employees in all different work groups
- Demonstrate knowledge of outdoor activities, including games and sports
- Demonstrates creativity and self-motivation
Job Specific Functions
Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks
- Assists in the planning and execution of activities in the areas of crafts, dance, sports, games, special events, science, language and field trips with participants in our program
- Provides a safe environment for the participants
- Administers basic first aid
- Helps to maintain equipment and supplies
- Maintains regular and punctual attendance
- Attends staff meetings
- Provides additional assistance to special needs children
Position Requirements/Working Conditions/Pre-employment Requirements
Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Required
- Must be at least 15 years old
- First Aid, CPR and AED certification within 90 days of hire
- One (1) month of documented, full-time equivalent (160 hours) work experience with school-age children, five (5) to 15 years of age
Physical Requirements
This position requires a moderate degree of physical stamina and strength, including the ability to:
- Frequently sit, stand and walk through a multi-level facility
- Occasionally squat, bend, kneel, twist, climb, balance and reach overhead
- Occasionally lift, carry, push or pull items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds
- Frequently use hands and fingers for fine manipulation; occasionally use light and firm grasp
- Frequently see objects up close to perform office tasks and far away to observe activity for safety hazards or problems
- Constantly use hearing to interact with guests and staff and recognize trouble outside of view
- Occasionally use sufficient physical strength, stamina and agility to perform emergency work in various capacities
Work is constantly performed indoors and outdoors with exposure to extreme temperatures. Work is performed in a high public use recreation facility where loud noise and multiple events and activities at one time may cause a distraction. Exposure to periods of high activity and stress under demanding conditions. The position requires a great deal of communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies.
Required Materials and Equipment
Recreation, sport, and craft equipment.
Pre-employment Requirements
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the United States and must successfully pass a criminal background check, reference check, and substance screen. There may be additional pre-employment requirements depending on the nature of the position.
We are a caring, courteous, team-oriented organization committed to excellence in public service. Employees thrive in a culture that is respectful, professional and diverse. Our work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees. Westminster is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.
Employees not assigned benefits are employees working less than 20 hours a week, temporary employees, seasonal employees, and hourly employees.
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Are you currently at least 15 years of age?
- Yes
- No
Have you worked or volunteered in the Youth & Teen programs at the City of Westminster in the past?
- Yes
- No
Are you able to work outdoors with exposure to a varied climate?
- Yes
- No
Please describe your work or volunteer experience with school-age children between the ages five (5) and 15 years of age.
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The City of Westminster prefers all aides to have a minimum of 160 hours of documented work experience with school age children ages five (5) to 15 years of age; Do you have at 160 hours of documented work experience?
- Yes
- No
Do you have any criminal convictions that would prohibit you from working with children?
- Yes
- No
If you answered yes to having any criminal convictions that would prohibit you from working with children, please state the conviction, location of conviction, and date of conviction. If you answered no, please respond with N/A.
08
If you are contacted for an interview you will need to bring documentation of your hours of work or volunteer experience with school-age children ages five (5) to 15 years of age. Are you able to provide this documentation at the time of your interview?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question