After School for Kids Activity Leader

County of Roanoke Virginia • Roanoke, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs responsible recreational and clerical work in accordance with program standards for children and/or youth at an assigned location. Organizes, plans, and participates in recreational activities for children ages five through twelve and/or youth ages eleven through thirteen, including games, music, arts and crafts, and playground activities. Collects fees and performs other duties as assigned. The position works Monday through Friday from 1:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., for 21.25 hours per week.

The Activity Leader supervises activities to protect participants’ safety, guides behavior positively and authoritatively using age-appropriate limits and choices, and encourages children to take responsibility for their role in the classroom community. Additional duties include teaching healthy eating habits and personal hygiene, ensuring proper rest periods, and providing individualized support during activities. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent supplemented with college-level courses, or six months of programmatic experience working with children ages five through twelve and/or youth ages eleven through thirteen.
• Must be at least 18 years old in accordance with state licensing requirements.
• Must have current Red Cross First Aid and CPR certificates or obtain them after employment.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license with a good driving record.
• General knowledge of recreational activities suitable for children in a childcare setting and/or youth ages eleven through thirteen.
• Ability to deal effectively with participants, encourage participation in activities, and develop and maintain effective relationships with employees, participants, and the general public.
• Must have acceptable results from a criminal history and Child Protective Services background search.
• Must submit to a tuberculosis test following a conditional offer of employment.
• Must be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience working with children in a structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, conduct, or participate in games, music, arts and crafts, playground activities, and other appropriate activities.
• Collect fees.
• Supervise activities to ensure the protection and safety of participants.
• Guide behavior positively and authoritatively using age-appropriate limits and choices.
• Encourage children to take responsibility for their role in the classroom community.
• Teach good eating habits and personal hygiene.
• Ensure children have proper rest periods.
• Ensure each child receives individualized support in each activity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED