City of Aurora, CO

JOB LOCATION

10955 E Exposition Ave Aurora, Colorado 80012-2111

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Program Aides. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the needs of the position. **

Hourly Pay: $16.00

This is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee). This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT

Program Aids assist with the implementation of youth programs and activities under the direct supervision of a Program Leader or Program Director. Programs include gym games, crafts, field trips, swimming, and other activities. This job is considered an entry level position to gain work experience in addition to working with youth.

This is a continuous position and will be closed when all positions are filled. Applications will be sent to the hiring Supervisor weekly for review.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enjoy working with youth ages 6 to 14.
• Assist with creating activities and implementing programs for afterschool programs, school break camps, summer camps, and evening programs.
• Attend field trips to help maintain staff to child ratio. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• At least 16 years of age

Education: 

• Enrolled in high school

Experience: 

• Some experience or desire to work with youth

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 1 to 3 years working with youth
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience in creating and implementing programs for youth

Knowledge:

• Understanding of how to interact with youth

Skills: 

• Some organizational and time management 
• Problem solves efficiently 
• Strong interpersonal & effective communication skills

Abilities: 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, citizens, and community partners
• Communicate effectively both verbally and writing 
• Ability to multitask
• Develop and maintain effective interpersonal relations with diverse socioeconomic and multicultural groups
• Handles sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
• Understand, interpret and apply applicable rules, regulations and policies

Licenses and Certifications Required: 

• Valid Colorado Driver’s License or Permit
• First Aid and CPR (can be done upon hiring)
• Required to enroll and pass trainings required by Child Care Licensing as determined by Childcare Licensing guidelines 
• Required to submit and clear background checks required by Childcare Licensing:
• Colorado Bureau of Investigation
• Federal Bureau of Investigation
• TRAILS Abuse and Neglect Background Investigation Unit for Colorado Licensing 

Essential Personnel: 

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all city of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Medium work that involves moving no more than 50 pounds with or without assistance at a time

Work Environment:

• Works primarily in clean, comfortable environment? requires offsite work at various recreational facilities, public buildings and/or parks? work both indoors and outdoors in varying types of weather. Some evenings and weekend work required

Equipment Used:

• Must own a smartphone and be able to utilize smartphone applications for necessary communication and program updates.

For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:

As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

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