After School Recreation Attendant

After School Recreation Attendant

Salary

$15.00 - $17.00 Hourly

Location

Parks & Rec Whitney Community Ctr, Boise, ID

Job Type

Temporary - Up to 19 Hours

Job Number

23 -07761

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

10/16/2026

Closing Date

11/6/2026 12:00 PM Mountain

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Summary Statement

Looking for a fun, flexible job that fits around school? Join the City of Boise as an After School Recreation Attendant and make a difference in your community! Open to applicants age 16+, this position typically works weekdays from 3-6 p.m. at one of several school-based community centers.

Help create a safe and welcoming after-school environment for youth ages 5-17 through games, sports, arts and crafts, and other activities-all while gaining valuable work, leadership, and teamwork experience.

• Must be 16 years of age for elementary supervision

• Must be 18 years of age for junior high and above supervision.

Essential Functions

Prepares materials and supplies for youth arts and crafts projects and assists participants when necessary.

Encourages and engages youth in a variety of indoor and outdoor group recreational activities such as basketball, tag, and tetherball.

Makes sure equipment and supplies are in good working order and notifies supervisor when items need repair or replacement.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Must be 16 years of age for elementary supervision
• Must be 18 years of age for junior high and above supervision.

Ability to:

• provide basic instruction to youth;
• participate in mild-to-moderate recreational activities/sports;
• recognize and redirect misbehavior;
• interact with the public and co-workers in a friendly and professional manner;
• work independently with limited supervision; and
• exercise considerable judgment and discretion.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• 1 year experience volunteering or working with youths and/or teens in a daycare, sports league, afterschool program or similar environment.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation Drug Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.

This position is required to work directly with and oversee minors in the absence of their parent or guardian, or work directly with and oversee vulnerable adults in the absence of their caretaker or guardian..

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. The noise level is frequently loud and occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, run, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions and outdoor weather conditions.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

• ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
• Low-cost dental and vision options
• Post-employment health savings account

Retirement and Investment Plans:

• Required participation in PERSI Base Plan retirement benefits with standard employee and City contribution rates
• 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match
• 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

• Up to $500 cash per year for participants
• Alternative transportation incentives

Paid Leave - City employees receive generous paid leave:

• 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City
• 12 paid holidays every year
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

• Basic Life insurance at no cost to you
• Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Supplemental Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free local bus pass
• Corporate discount programs
• AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues

Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org

01

Are you at least 16 years of age or older?

• Yes, I am at least 16 years old or older.
• No, I am not yet 16 years old.

02

If you are under the age of 18, please enter the first and last name, phone number, and email address of your legal parent/guardian. If you are 18 years of age or older, please enter N/A

03

Do you have previous experience working with youth?

• Yes
• No

04

Please briefly describe your experience working with youth.

05

Are you available weekdays between 3:00 and 6:00?

• Yes, I am available weekdays between 3 and 6:00.
• No, I am only available on weekends.

Required Question

Employer City of Boise

Address 625 W Idaho St

Boise, Idaho, 83702

Website http://www.cityofboise.org