What are the responsibilities and job description for the PT School Age Services Site Coordinator position at City of Lakewood, CO?
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HIRING RANGE: $22.06 - $24.51/hour
The School Age Services Site Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the development, implementation and evaluation of a Before & After School Program and a Summer Day Camp Program. Programs and activities include, but are not limited to, supervision of children to and from school, recreational, social and educational activities. Position ensures the safety of all children in the program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Responsible for effectively supervising program activities including preparing monthly and quarterly reports, monitoring the budget to ensure the program is meeting its goals, evaluating programs and services, and ensuring that all applicable licensing standards are upheld.
- Responsible for program development, implementation of age-appropriate activities and evaluation of Before/After School and Summer Day Camp programs for participants ages 5-12.
- Ensures a safe environment for all participants.
- Participates, conducts and coordinates appropriate special events and field trips.
- Ensures that necessary supplies are available for programs.
- Establishes effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, parents, participants and host site.
- Criminal background check, fingerprint check and an FBI background check are required.
- Requires regular and prompt attendance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationships
Supervision Received: Recreation Coordinator-Family Services
Supervision Exercised: Variable employees
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to appropriately supervise and direct school-age children in a structured setting.
- Ability to demonstrate effective communication with school-age children, parents and staff.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Knowledge, understanding and ability to administer minimum licensing rules and regulations for school-age child-care centers.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Basic knowledge of mental and physical disabilities, abilities and limitations.
- Ability to be involved in children’s activities, including field trips, arts and craft projects, and various games.
- Ability to make decisions on a day-to-day basis regarding program issues, supervision of staff, interactions with parents and other professionals.
- Ability to effectively manage frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
- Ability to adhere to a schedule that is adaptive and flexible to ensure appropriate staff coverage during program hours.
Technological Skills
- Telephone/Cell phone
- Laptop
- Microsoft Office
- Copier/Fax machine
- Audio visual equipment (TV/Projector/Speakers)
Education and Experience
Education: Must be Director qualified, as defined by Minimum Rules and Regulations for school-aged child-care centers which includes having verifiable education and training in work with school-age children in such areas as recreation, education, scouting, or 4-H.
Per Code of Colorado Regulations, candidates must meet a least one of the following qualifications:
- A 4-year college degree from an accredited college, with a major such as recreation, education with a specialty in art, elementary or early childhood education, or a subject in the human service field; OR,
- Two years of college training and 3 months of satisfactory and verifiable full-time or equivalent part-time, paid or volunteer, experience, since attaining the age of 18, in the care and supervision of four or more children OR,
- Twenty-one (21) months (3.185 hours) of experience, paid or volunteer experience, since attaining the age of 18, in the care and supervision of four or more children.
The program director must complete six semester hours, nine quarter hours, or 40 clock hours of training in course work applicable to school-age children within the first nine months of employment.
Experience:
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have experience with youth programs.
Certification/Licenses/Specialized Training
- Must hold a current certification in Community CPR and First Aid (or achieve within 1 month of hire date
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Must successfully complete and maintain required state or departmental physical standards and certifications.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
PHYSICAL DEMAND
- Bend or position self to move items from higher place to lower place or vice versa
- Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or position from all levels up to 50 lbs.
- Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or position from all levels over 51 lbs. with assistance
- Sit, stand or be stationary
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, turn or twist all of which may include awkward positions on both even and uneven terrain
- Talk, hear, converse, communicate, or exchange information
- Use of hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion to handle, pinch, reach, grasp, move, feel, inspect, etc.
- Vision to include distance, depth perception, peripheral and color
- Walk, ascend or descend on both even and uneven terrain
Environmental Conditions may include
- Confined spaces
- Extreme cold or heat
- Frequent vibrations due to equipment use
- Fumes or airborne particles
- Moderate to extremely loud noise environment
- Outdoor weather conditions
- Toxic or caustic chemicals
- Wet or humid conditions
- Work in high, precarious places
The City of Lakewood is a drug-free workplace that provides employment opportunities in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws. All Lakewood employees are expected to work and complete all tasks in a safe manner consistent with training, standard operating procedures, City or Department policies, and common sense. Working in a safe manner includes the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all City and/or Department safety rules. Horseplay on-the-job is strictly forbidden. The failure to work in a safe manner, use PPE, follow standard operating procedure, or comply with a safety rule will result adverse employment consequences ranging from verbal discipline to termination from employment, including any applicable reduction in benefits under the Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act. Employees are also expected to encourage safe work practices by all co-employees, and to report any unsafe work practices immediately to a supervisor.
The City of Lakewood celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion in all areas of our workforce. Accordingly, the city is committed to creating, nurturing and sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our community and employees.
Pay Range
Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions.
Salary : $22 - $25
