Playground Program Director - Seasonal

The position of Playground Program Director is responsible for the overall management of the Recreation Department summer playground program, including staff supervision, training and evaluation; program planning and implementation; budget control; and program quality assurance.

Reports to and works under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Recreation.

Examples of Work (Illustrative):

The Playground Program Director is responsible for the supervision and evaluation of all employees providing a specific program, to ensure that all employees are performing in accordance with their job descriptions and adhering to the departmental procedures and policies outlined in the employee manual.

· Plans weekly program themes, daily lesson plans, field trips, etc. for the summer playground sites.

· Coordinates weekly swim lessons, tennis lessons, enrichment activities, NESS partnership activities, etc. for all playground sites.

· Plans and conducts weekly staff meetings, providing training to improve staff performance as well as to ensure consistency and quality customer service.

· Continually inspects and evaluates staff performance to ensure quality programs and service. Provides assistance to program staff as needed, including serving as a role model and demonstrating appropriate work habits.

· Primarily responsible for generating detailed lesson plans for each program day for staff to follow.

· Responsible for age-appropriate age groups, assignment of personnel to groups, training staff on group procedures, and ensuring all equipment, supplies, and documentation is brought when offsite.

· Assists in determining need and provision as well as managing special arrangements for guest speakers, presentations, and group activities in order to offer a variety of programming to patrons.

· Assists with arranging field trips, ensuring the adequate supervision of participants, appropriate time tables and transportation in order to provide a well-organized, safe and positive trip experience.

· Assists with managing required transportation arrangements, taking into consideration participant ages and the number needing such a service.

· Manages some administrative tasks related to program provision, including maintaining highly confidential medical information related to instructors and participants.

· Assists with managing incident and accident reports, including assisting with communication with parents when a participant is suspended.

· Performs related duties as assigned.

Working knowledge of the principles of providing municipal recreation programs and activities.

Ability to utilize initiative to administer program activities, to competently supervise subordinate employees and to provide instruction as needed.

Ability to work with employees and participants of varying ages and backgrounds, utilizing sound judgment in decision making.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality as needed and in accordance with federal and state law, particularly in understanding and disseminating highly confidential medical information.

Ability to establish effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, and program participants and to deal with issues using sound judgment, courtesy and tact.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle in the State of CT and to handle driving as needed.

Ability to meet the physical office and field demands of the position including occasional heavy lifting, working indoors and/or outdoors, moderate walking, sitting and driving. Ability to wear sneakers during all recreational activities.

High School degree and two (2) years of experience or four years of experience in a leadership role overseeing the provision of recreational or similar programs to a diverse population that includes children and supervisory experience. Must be 18 years or older.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Certified or ability to be certified in CPR, First Aid.

Job Types: Seasonal, Temporary

Pay: $25.66 - $27.97 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• New London, CT 06320 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New London, CT 06320: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $28