What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Leader position at River Valley Special Recreation Association?
The Program Leader is responsible for the leading, implementing and evaluating of programs. The Program Leader supervises employees and volunteers and monitors participants. Responsible for managing relationships with participants and parents.
Description
Essential Job Functions
- Implement, lead, and evaluate RVSRA recreation programs.
- Understand the needs of persons with disabilities and adapt activities to enable participation.
- Prepare and implement behavior management strategies when necessary, to ensure safe involvement in recreation programs.
- Directly supervises program aides and volunteers during programs.
- Maintain constant communication and quality customer service with parents, staff, and participants.
- Prepare and gather materials for program set up and assist in program clean up.
- Responsible for collecting and turning in receipts from program expenses in a timely fashion.
- Responsible for record-keeping such as attendance sheets, as well as incident and accident reporting forms, behavior reports, etc.
- Report any problems or concerns to the Director of Programming.
- Communicate effectively with individuals, and large and small groups of people.
- Solve moderate to complex problems regarding the program, participants, or supervision of part-time employees and volunteers.
- Drive RVSRA vehicles, only if older than 21 years of age.
- Read, understand, and abide by all RVSRA policies and procedures.
- Attend required RVSRA staff meetings, workshops, and trainings.
Preferred Education and Experience
- No formal experience required; minimum one-year experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred; working knowledge of disabilities.
- High school or college diploma required.
- Current CPR certification or obtain within 6 months of hire.
- Availability to commit to assigned work times.
- Must be able to communicate effectively and demonstrate leadership skills.
Evaluation and Review
- Performance Evaluation completed by the Director of Programming annually.
- Attend annual trainings and workshops to further education.
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Programming
Supervisor Duties: Program Aides and Volunteers
Hours of Work: Part-time, non-exempt position. Cannot exceed 16 hours per week.
Hiring Manager: Emily Ramirez, emily@rivervalleysra.com
Salary
$17 - $19 per hour
Salary : $17 - $19