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Summer Program Assistant

Req ID
2025-29700
Dept
Parks Department
Position
Regular Full-Time
Location
Parks Department
Union
EXO
Openings
4
Posting End Date
10/5/2025
Contact Email
Jacqueline.Chase@boston.gov

Overview:

THIS IS A TEMPORARY, SUMMER ONLY POSITION.

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):

The City of Boston, Parks & Recreation Department offers a wide variety of summer programs including, but not limited to drop-in programs, golf, soccer, rugby, sports camp(s), baseball, softball programs and much, much more.

The Recreation Summer Program Assistant will support the Recreation Program Director, Manager and Staff Assistant(s) with summer programs, including educational activities, games and drop in activities for youth throughout the Greater Boston Neighborhoods.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensures safety of all participants and direct supervision of children in all planned activities.
  • Assists the Program Director, Manager or Staff Assistant with the program theme.
  • Ensures children are aware of rules, and daily scheduled routines.
  • Attends all staff meetings.
  • Assists in the planning and implementing assigned program needs.
  • Assists with equipment and materials for the assigned program/event.
  • Ensures proper procedures are followed for sign-in/out of children on a daily basis.
  • Reports all accidents to the Supervisor.
  • Assumes equal share of the regular housekeeping chores such as cleaning, preparing for daily activities, and cleaning up after projects/programs or events.
  • Remains up to date on emergency procedures and remains alert at all times.
  • Performs related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

  • Must have strong leadership skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Desire and ability to work with children of all ages.
  • Demonstrated responsibility and dependability.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. in various forms.
  • Ability to sit, stand, or maintain physical activity for extended periods of time.
  • Must exhibit patience and understanding.
  • Ability to receive and follow detailed instructions.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
  • Must be alert at all times, keeping safety in mind.
  • Must be capable of working under pressure in a somewhat disruptive environment.

Recreation Program Assistant(s) must commit to 20-35 hrs/wk during summer camp weeks.

Must be able to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sexual Offender Record Information (SORI) checks.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED.

Terms:

Hourly Rate: $17.00 per hour

Hours Per Week: 20-35

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The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category.

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We define equity as ensuring every community has the resources it needs to thrive in Boston. This requires the active process of meeting individuals where they are. Inclusion is engaging every resident to build a more welcoming and supportive city. We are building a city for everyone, where diversity makes us a more empowered collective.