Recreation Leader - Before and After School Program

Definition: Under the general supervision of the Site Coordinator, Recreation Coordinator, and/or Recreation Supervisor assists with planning, organizing, implementing, instructing, directing and monitoring of the activities of school aged children. Ensure a safe, fun and educational environment for all participants.

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Essential Functions:

• Prepare, set-up, assist and participate in a wide variety of recreational activities inclusive of, but not limited to games, sports, crafts, and special events.

• Contribute and participate in the development of programs & activities respective of age, interest, ability and varied skill level.

• Responsibly supervise and keep account of all participants while in the facility/program or on field trips.

• Enforce sign in/out procedures.

• Use positive discipline principles.

• Perform physical inspection of facility prior to, during and after use, ensuring a safe environment for participants and staff.

• Remove any damaged equipment from service.

• Set up, take down and clean-up the facility after use.

• Attend all staff meetings and training sessions.

• Report supply needs to direct supervisor.

• Administer first aid and handle emergency situations as they may arise.

• Assist periodically at District sponsored activities, events, or programs.

• Enforce COVID-19 health and safety policies.

• Other duties may be required. Qualifications:

• Skills in planning, organizing and directing recreational programs.

• Skills in communication and public relations.

• Experience in working with school aged children in a recreational/educational setting.

Ability to:

• Be assertive in enforcing rules and maintain a safe environment.

• Organize groups and individuals in a recreational/educational setting.

• Communicate with participants, parents and school personnel in a clear and precise manner.

• Make quick decisions and use sound judgment.

• Enforce NHRPD and CJUSD/TRUSD policies and procedures.

• Work harmoniously with fellow employees, the public and other agencies.

• Work under stressful and sometimes difficult circumstances and be able to handle sensitive situations as they arise.

Experience and training guidelines: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.

Training/Education:

• Eighteen (18) years of age.

• Completion of high school.

Pre-Employment Testing:

• Must be fingerprinted with NHRPD.

Licenses Required:

• Possession of a valid California Drivers License, or California ID.

• Current Child/infant CPR and First Aid Certificate.

• Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training to be obtained after starting employment.

Working Conditions:

Environmental Conditions:

• Indoor and outdoor environments.

• Exposure to heat, cold and occasional inclement weather conditions.

• Some irregular work hours, including evenings and weekends.

Physical Conditions: Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for lifting, bending, sitting, climbing, stooping, walking, crawling and operation motorized vehicles.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person