Urbana School District #116
TITLE: Recreation Leader
LOCATIONS: TBD
SUPERVISOR: This position reports directly to the Director of ASCCP/BSCCP and is supervised on a daily basis by the Site Coordinator at each respective location
JOB SUMMARY: The program staff shall consist of highly-trained individuals who are able to deal with the everyday needs and interests of young children and, at the same time, provide a close relationship in the areas of understanding, motivation, and self-discipline in a group setting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
Provide close supervision at all times creating a safe environment.
Maintain discipline and enforce rules using appropriate methods.
Plan and lead various daily activities which contribute to each child’s physical, intellectual, personal, emotional, and social development.
Submit activity plans and supply lists in advance to the Site Coordinator on a scheduled basis.
Clean activity areas and put away all materials after each activity.
Complete daily reports thoroughly and submit these to the Site Coordinator at the end of each day.
Notify the Site Coordinator immediately if a child is ill, injured, or missing.
Attend all Site staff meetings, trainings and special events.
Maintain a positive relationship with children, staff and parents.
Participate in activities leading to professional growth in school-age child care.
Be responsible for the inventory and organization of assigned program area.
Be familiar with all participants and their families, and cognizant of any other individuals so as to provide a secure environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or Equivalent
EXPERIENCE
Experience working with elementary school youth in a recreational setting
College coursework in Recreation, K-12 Education, Early Childhood, Physical Education, or related field
Credential in School-Age & Youth Development or Early Childhood Education
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 3.
25 hours per day (2:45pm-6:00pm)
START DATE: As soon as possible
NOTE: This is not a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
REVISED: August 2016