Part-Time Enrichment Recreation Leader

FILING DEADLINE: This recruitment will be open on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of applications have been received and may close at any time. 

The Community Services Department is recruiting for one (1) Part-Time Enrichment Recreation Leader position to organize, lead and conduct recreation and enrichment activities, with a primary focus on Painting instruction.

Applications will only be accepted online to ensure that the application is complete at the time of submission. All work, education, and training information for each position must be entered on the application. If you have held multiple positions with an employer, including the City of Reedley, please enter the information for each position separately. If you have previously applied for a position using governmentjobs.com/NeoGov, please make sure to update your profile to include all work and/or education experience that may have occurred after your profile was created.

A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application.  Failure to submit a completed application with attachments (if required) will disqualify you from consideration for the position.

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The successful candidate will be required to undergo additional background clearance checks before the hiring process is complete.

For more information about this position, you may contact the Community Services Department at (559) 637-4203.

E.O.E.

• Organize, lead and conduct recreation and enrichment activities, including arts, crafts, sports, games, cooking, singing and science. 
• Create lesson plans for enrichment classes, implement new ideas for class topics and instruct classes.   
• Maintain discipline on indoor and outdoor play areas and ensure the participant’s safety.  
• Set up and clean up necessary supplies and equipment.
• Keep assigned areas clean and free of any and all safety hazards at all times.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Serve provided daily meal and snack. 
• Keep daily records of snack program.
• Attend all meetings and trainings.

• Safe and appropriate activities for children.
• The basic rules, practices, and equipment used in specialized recreation activities.
• Relevant legislation, policies and procedures to ensure that children are supervised and safe at all times.

• Team build.
• Supervise children.
• Analyze and solve problems.
• Make decisions.
• Effectively communicate verbally.
• Listen effectively.
• Manage stress.
• Manage time.
• Teach.

• Maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of an Enrichment Program.
• Be respectful.
• Be sensitive and aware of cultural diversity.
• Be flexible.
• Demonstrate sound work ethics.
• Be consistent and fair. 
• Be compassionate and understanding.
• Build participant esteem while ensuring a safe and secure environment.

• Be a minimum 16 years old 
• Have a minimum of two years of experience with children between the ages of 5-13.
• Have experience with planning, organizing, and leading a wide variety of recreation activities. 
• Experience in the use of basic rules, practices, and equipment used in specialized recreation activities.

• A minimum of two years of experience with children between the ages of 5-13 is desired.
• Experience planning, organizing, and leading a wide variety of recreation activities.

• Community First Aid and CPR Certification (certification may be obtained after employment is offered)

• Valid CA Driver’s License
• Current Community First Aid and CPR Certification Preferred

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be lifting and carrying children and equipment, and may spend time sitting on the floor or in child sized furniture. The employee will be expected to clean and maintain the equipment and the facility, and may move throughout the community with children. The employee may come in contact with children who are ill and/or contagious, and must take precautions to ensure the health and safety of all children, parents, staff and themselves.
• The employee will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at the same time.   The employee is required to supervise all of the children at all times, ensure that the children are involved in safe and appropriate activities, and be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time.
• The employee may experience smells associated with toileting and children who are ill. 
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position.
• Lifting, carrying and/or pushing 50 pounds or more on occasion.

Salary : $16 - $19