What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gametime Leader position at City of Durango?
About the Gametime Program:
The purpose of the Durango Parks and Recreation Gametime Program is to provide children the opportunity to form new relationships and try new things while participating in various activities in a well-supervised, safe, and supportive environment.
Our Philosophy:
Our main objective is to provide a safe, healthy, and fun environment for the children, while allowing parents to feel comfortable knowing that their children will be cared for in a professional and positive way. We believe that each child is unique and will bring their own personalities and interests to the program. The goal of each leader is to coordinate group dynamics so that each child feels comfortable participating to the best of their abilities. We follow each week’s schedule of activities, and allow children ample time to explore, imagine and create their own fun, while meeting new friends and practicing appropriate socialization skills.
- Attending all training sessions
- Implementing activities for assigned group of children
- Providing a well-rounded daily program for children
- Providing a safe and fun environment for children
- Training and supervising the Aide assigned to each respective group
- Reporting to work on time, and leaving work only after all children are checked out
- Reporting and discussing any problems with Director or Program Supervisor
- Sending children home ONLY with authorized persons
- Taking accurate Class Attendance and Location Worksheets
- Submitting all reports on time to the Director
- Dressing appropriately for all activities
- Never leaving children unattended or only with Aide
- Disciplining children when necessary as directed by the program’s policies and procedures
- Maintaining equipment and supplies
- Cleaning of all areas throughout the day
- Administering appropriate first aid, then immediately submitting an accident/incident report form to the Director for any accidents or emergencies
- Bringing a lunch and eating it with the kids
- Preparing and setting up a variety of spaces and activities for the kids
- Three months of verifiable paid or volunteer experience with school-age children, such as babysitting, scouts, sports, Sunday School.
- Possession of or ability to obtain a valid state driver's license (may transport children in microbus and/or minivan).
- Ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
- CPR/First Aid/AED certification or ability to obtain.
- Experience working with and leading a group of children as a camp counselor, teacher, or coach (preferred).
- Free pass to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area
- Free Transit pass
- Eligibility to participate in the City’s Annual Wellness Challenge and a chance to receive prizes and cash rewards
Salary : $16 - $18
