Program Assistant (Mature Adults)

Salary : $18.46 - $22.44 Hourly

Location : Durham, NC

Job Type : PT w / o benefits (Less than 20 hours per wk)

Job Number : 25-05789

Department : Parks and Recreation

Opening Date : 01 / 09 / 2026

Closing Date : 1 / 23 / 2026 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Position Description

Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

A nationally accredited team of passionate professionals devoted to building better lives and a better community through the power of parks and recreation. Our talented team at is devoted to community service and provides a diverse range of programs, services, opportunities, and experiences while being united through our core pillars of creating equitable economic impacts; advancing conservation; rejuvenating health and wellness; enhancing quality of life and sustaining social equity.

Hourly Rate : $18.46 - $20.35 / Hourly

Work Times / Days : Shifts vary, Monday- Friday 9 : 00 am-5 : 00 pm with some evenings and weekends

Position organizes and leads participants in diverse indoor and outdoor recreational programs for the City of Durham. Incumbent may be assigned to a special skilled development area with responsibility for supervising a single recreational program, including tutoring, arts and crafts, theater, music, sports, and other athletic, cultural, or recreational activities. Incumbent leads and directs program participants in special center and community projects as well as prevention education programs. Must be available to work varying work hours, including evenings and weekends.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Supervises diverse age groups in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities.
• Takes responsibility for the health, well-being, and safety of participants of all skill levels and abilities.
• Provides assistance with personal care, mobility, and communication needs of participants.
• Maintains order, distributes equipment, and encourages respect for personal and City property.
• Sets a good example for participants in the areas of cleanliness, punctuality, observing rules, and sportsmanship.
• Recognizes and responds to opportunities for group problem solving.
• Leads and directs community work conducted by program participants.
• Provides opportunities for the group so that everyone has an experience of success.
• Facilitates prevention education workshops and participates in group discussions.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service training programs, orientations, and evaluation sessions.
• Assists in maintaining activity and attendance records and submits required paperwork on time.
• Communicates regularly with supervisor regarding concerns, updates, and challenges.
• Encourages respect for personal property, City equipment and facilities.
• Observes necessary precautions to secure the safety of program participants and renders first aid in case of minor injury.

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Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

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If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.

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Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.

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Do you have any programming experience with Mature Adults (ages 55+)?

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How many months of programming experience with Mature Adults (ages 55+) do you have?

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Do you have any experience providing customer service to the community?

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Are you available to work shifts Monday - Friday between 9 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm, and some evenings and weekends?

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Do you have experience assisting with outings and field trips?

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Do you have experience adapting programs for mature adults?

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