Sport- Program Aide

FLSA: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Program and Recreation Coordinator
DATE: 2026



JOB SUMMARY

The Parks and Recreation Program Aide assists with the planning and implementation of recreational programs special events sports afterschool programs and other activities for various age groups. This position supports the Program and Recreation Coordinator with program operations participant supervision setup and cleanup and equipment and supplies.
Work schedules vary based on programming needs and may include days evenings weekends and occasional holidays.



PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
Plan and organize recreational activities under the supervision of the Program and Recreation Coordinator or site supervisor.
Organize supplies and equipment and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
Complete required administrative responsibilities including attendance and participation records.
Assist with the implementation of sports programs games special events afterschool programs and other recreational activities.
Supervise participants enforce program rules and promote a safe environment.
Set up clean maintain and properly store program equipment and supplies.
Prepare facilities program areas and fields for scheduled activities.
Maintain regular communication with the Program and Recreation Coordinator and site supervisor..


OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Play and engage with the children.
Assist with other various all ages 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.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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.


KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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.



PHYSICAL MENTAL AND VISUAL SKILLS
The physical mental and visual demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.



WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
Occasionally exposed to wet and/or hot humid conditions.
Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
Noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud while at the field.


DRUG TEST REQUIRED
The City of Elkhart is a Drug Free Workplace. Therefore a post offer pre-employment drug screen is required. Random drug testing may be conducted after employment.


POLICY STATEMENT
The incumbent is required to possess the knowledge skills and abilities and the physical mental and visual skills described in this job description to perform the principal duties responsibilities and essential job functions.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and other duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the Mayor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.