Activity Leader - Youth Programs

Willamalane Park and Recreation District•Springfield, OR

2d•$18 - $24•Hybrid

About The Position

Facilitates and implements developmentally appropriate curriculum and enrichment activities in a classroom setting for children from preschool through kindergarten age. Provides a positive learning environment that supports children's social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development. Develops and recommends program activities and projects; ensures safety of children who are participating in the program; does related work as required. An employee in this classification is responsible for ensuring the safety of children in the program while supervising and assisting children in recreation activities such as games, songs, learning activities, arts and craft projects, and special events; and for developing and recommending program activities and projects.

Requirements

At least 16 years of age
Experience in community education, parks and recreation, or related areas which include working closely with children and the general public; or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the above-described duties.
Possession of or ability to obtain the following within first 30 days of employment: First aid and CPR certification, Oregon Food Handler Permit, Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect certification (RRCAN), Introduction to Childcare Health and Safety certification (ICCHS), Foundations for Learning certification (FFL).
Enrollment in the Oregon Central Background Registry (CBR), within 7 days of hire date.
Ability to use protective equipment required to perform job tasks as needed and as required by health and safety guidelines.
Drug screen test, and ability to pass a criminal background check will be required prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or equivalency
One year of experience working with children, recreation management, child development, or a related field
Two years of progressively responsible experience in a childcare, community education, recreation setting, or related area; or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the above-described duties.
Spanish speaking is preferred; a bilingual rate adjustment is contingent upon passing a proficiency test.

Responsibilities

Monitors participant safety with various measures including attendance taking, active supervision, and frequent head counts.
Ensures the safety of all participants at the site.
Supervises and assists children in recreation activities such as games, songs, educational activities, arts and crafts projects, and special events; leads and directs activities as requested.
Recommends program activities and projects to Program Leader and Recreation Coordinator.
Assists with serving snacks; performs necessary cleanup.
Respond to behavior concerns and implements PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies)
Administers first aid and responds to emergencies as required.
At the direction of a Program Leader, prepares site; sets up supplies and/or equipment for activities; performs necessary cleanup.
Responds to questions from parents and keeps them informed regarding their child’s progress/achievements.
Adhere to the daily program schedule.
Routine cleaning and sanitization of recreation program site and supplies.
Completes paperwork as required.
Reports cases of suspected child abuse to supervisor and contacts Department of Human Services as necessary.
Performs other job-related duties or tasks as required.

Benefits

Paid sick leave beginning with date of hire, 1 hour accrual for every 30 hours worked. Part-time staff may use sick leave beginning on their 91st day of employment.
Annual cost of living increase (up to 4% as approved by the Board).
Merit increase (3%) upon successful completion of the initial probationary period, and up a three percent (3%) increase annually thereafter as approved by the Board.
Additional $1/hour increase upon successful completion of a Spanish or American Sign Language (ASL) competency test.
Discount on selected childcare programs (see Policy Manual for restrictions).
50-percent discount on selected childcare program (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.