Afterschool Director

BREC Recreation And Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge•Multiple locations, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The After School Director works at BREC recreation sites, developing, promoting and operating the after school enrichment program, coordinating recreational activities, supervising afterschool counselors, and actively participating in daily attendance records. This is a responsible part-time position directing the operation of an organized afterschool program, reporting to the Center Supervisor. Duties include, but are not limited to: Scheduling and supervising afterschool counselors; Managing daily operation of enrichment curriculum established by BREC Administrative staff; Assisting supervisor with adjustments to curriculum as dictated by weather or unforeseen circumstances; Managing and supervising staff interaction with youth and interaction among staff; Relating programs and policies of the program; Active supervision of youth; Keeping accurate daily attendance records; Promoting, organizing and stimulating good relationships with between BREC and participant's parents; Interpreting and communicating the nature of the afterschool program and its recreation philosophy to individuals through enrichment activity and assignments.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma
Three years working with youth
Ability to plan and organize all aspects of afterschool
Physical ability to interact with children in recreational games setting for up to 2-3 hours a day
Knowledge of objectives and philosophy of afterschool program
Ability to work with youth, staff, parents, and general public
Ability to motivate and encourage cooperation and teamwork
Ability to maintain accurate records and reports
Ability to adapt activities for children with disabilities so that inclusion (interaction with children with and without disabilities can participate together) can occur

Nice To Haves

Considerable horseback riding experience (for Zoo/Biology/Zoology/Wildlife Management/Pre-Vet Horse Activity Center)
History/Archeology knowledge (for Magnolia Mound)

Responsibilities

Developing, promoting and operating the after school enrichment program
Coordinating recreational activities
Supervising afterschool counselors
Actively participates in daily attendance records
Scheduling and supervising afterschool counselors
Managing daily operation of enrichment curriculum established by BREC Administrative staff
Assisting supervisor with adjustments to curriculum as dictated by weather or unforeseen circumstances
Managing and supervising staff interaction with youth and interaction among staff
Relating programs and policies of the program
Active supervision of youth
Keeping accurate daily attendance records
Promoting, organizing and stimulating good relationships with between BREC and participant's parents
Interpreting and communicating the nature of the afterschool program and its recreation philosophy to individuals through enrichment activity and assignments