Seasonal Program Assistant - Ice Rink

Seasonal Program Assistant - Ice Rink

Salary: $16.94 - $17.50 Hourly Location: Stamford, CT Job Type: Seasonal/Temporary Department: Office of Operations Division: Leisure Services Adm.

Opening Date: 06/14/2025 Bargaining Unit: N/A

Description ----------

The Program Assistant supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of recreational programs and events offered by the Parks and Recreation Department and the Youth Services Bureau. This role involves direct interaction with program participants, assisting with program logistics, setting up and maintaining activity spaces, and ensuring the overall safety and engagement of participants. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, reliable, and enjoys working with people of all ages in a community-focused environment.

Examples of Duties -------------------

• Assist in organizing and delivering recreational activities, classes, and events for youth, adults, and seniors
• Set up and break down activity areas, ensuring equipment and supplies are available and in good condition
• Provide on-site support during programs to ensure safety, participation, and a positive experience for attendees
• Greet and check in participants; maintain accurate attendance records
• Support instructors and recreation staff in supervising participants and enforcing rules
• Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Attributes ------------------------------------------------

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Minimum Qualifications ---------------------

• Age 15 or older interested in working with children ages 3-13

Benefits ---------

The City of Stamford offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health, vision, dental, defined benefit and/or defined contribution pension plans
• Free term life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter benefits
• Sick bank and tuition reimbursement
• Training from the City of Stamford Training Institute

Specific information regarding benefits are outlined in each Collective Bargaining Agreement or in the Pay Plan Document for pay plan employees.

Please click here for Union Contracts: Employee Information | Stamford, CT (stamfordct.gov)

If the position is a seasonal/temporary position, it is not eligible for union benefits.

Employer ---------

City of Stamford Address: 888 Washington Blvd. P.O. Box 10152 Stamford, Connecticut, 06904-2152 Phone: 203-977-4070 Website: http://www.stamfordct.gov