Program Leader - School Age Programs

PROGRAM LEADER - SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS

Part-time, Non-exempt, Academic School Year

anticipated start date 8/26/24 (for training) 

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:

Open until filled; application screening will begin immediately. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

General Statement Of Duties: Plans, organizes, and oversees all program activities at a recreation program site; ensures safety of school-age children who are participating in the program; does related work as required.

Distinguishing Features Of The Class: An employee in this classification is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a recreation program site. Incumbent is responsible for ensuring the safety of children in the program. The Program Leader holds responsibility for the safety of all participants and program staff at the site. Work is performed under the supervision of a Youth Programs Supervisor, who reviews work primarily on the basis of results attained, feedback from participants/parents, and direct observation. Supervision is not normally a responsibility of positions in this classification. However, as the lead worker at the site, incumbents are responsible for overseeing, guiding and mentoring the work of Activity Leaders working at the site.

Examples Of Essential Duties Performed: (Illustrative only. Any single position of a class will not necessarily involve all of the duties listed, and many positions will involve duties that are not listed.)

• Oversees and monitors participant safety with various measures including attendance taking, active supervision and frequent head counts. Ensures the safety of all participants and program staff at the site.
• Maintains positive communication and relationships with community partners, including Springfield Public School staff.
• Plans, schedules, and implements recreation activities, including guest speakers, arts and crafts, sports, games, educational activities, and special events. In collaboration with the Recreation Coordinator and Youth Program Supervisor.
• Acts as lead worker to Activity Leaders, which includes assigning and reviewing work, role modeling appropriate techniques and strategies for program implementation, coaching staff on appropriate Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies (PBIS), teaching site specific procedures, providing input to performance evaluations, and providing work assistance as required.
• Request and organize supplies to maintain the recreation site. May occasionally purchase supplies.
• Prepares, serves, and documents meals and snacks as required.
• Maintains appropriate records and prepares reports related to recreation programs and activities.
• Handles disciplinary problems with children, including implementing and monitoring using Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies (PBIS) techniques.
• Administers first aid and responds to emergencies as required.
• Responds to a variety of questions, concerns and/or complaints from parents; keeps parents informed regarding child’s progress/achievements.
• Reports cases of suspected child abuse to supervisor and contacts Department of Human Services as necessary.
• Prepares monthly newsletter and maintains patron informational bulletin boards and areas.
• Oversees and is responsible for oversight of routine cleaning and sanitization of recreation program site and supplies.
• Drives van.
• Performs other job-related duties or tasks as required

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge: Some knowledge of behavior management of school-age children; planning and implementing recreational and educational activities for school-age children. Some knowledge of school-age curriculum development; customer service; record keeping.

Skills: The administration of basic first aid and CPR; leading activities for children.

Abilities: Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; work successfully with children and parents; work independently; act calmly and effectively in emergency situations; deal effectively with behavioral problems of children; lead, assign and review the work of others; maintain records and prepare accurate reports.

Physical Requirements Of The Position: The employee will frequently be required to stand and be mobile for over 70% of the work period. While performing the duties of this position the employee will frequently be required to crouch or kneel and seldom be required to bend and twist. Physical exertion and coordination is occasionally required to lift materials up to 30 pounds such as activity materials, snack foods, furniture etc. The position requires the use of arms, wrists, and hands, including manual dexterity and coordination, for the vast majority of the work period. The employee is occasionally required to use a step stool and reach above the head and shoulder. In performing the essential duties of this position, the employee will spend over 70% of the work period indoors and the remainder outdoors, thus exposure to heat in summer is possible. Exposure to loud noise is low, and never requires ear protection. Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to the disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation.

Personal Protective Equipment: Ability to use protective equipment required to perform job tasks as needed and as required by health and safety guidelines.

Experience And Training: At a minimum a high school graduation or equivalency and one year of experience in the care of school-age children in an ongoing group setting, such as classroom, day care center, recreation; or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the above-described duties. Experience in leading, assigning, and reviewing others work.

Necessary Special Requirements: Possession of or ability to obtain current first aid and CPR certificates; possession of or ability to obtain a current Oregon Food Handler Permit; possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver’s license; safe driving record. Possession
or ability to obtain Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Certification (RRCAN) and Introduction to Childcare Health and Safety Certification (ICCHS). This job is considered safety sensitive, a drug screen test and ability to pass a criminal background check will be required prior to employment. Must be 18 years old. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Hours/Shifts

• Monday-Friday 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Early Release Fridays 12:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Monthly Tuesday Night Meetings 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Other trainings and meetings as required. 

Drug Free Workplace

This job is considered safety sensitive, a drug screen test and ability to pass a criminal background check will be required prior to employment.

Oregon Pay Equity 

Willamalane Park and Recreation District determines starting pay based on the applicant's relevant education, experience and training within the wage and salary range for the position. This process is consistent with Oregon pay equity laws. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

BENEFITS: 

• Annual cost of living increase (up to 4% as approved by the Board). 
• Merit increase (3%) upon successful completion of probationary period and then annually. 
• Additional $1/hour increase upon successful completion of a Spanish competency test. 
• Discount on selected childcare programs (see Policy Manual for restrictions).
• 25-percent discount on certain recreation programs.
• Free use of pools for lap and play swim for employee only. Discount for household members. 
• Free use of fitness center for employee only. Discount for household members.
• Free Wellness programs for employee.
• Payroll direct deposit is available.

Salary : $18