Childcare Team Lead

Bend Metro and Park Recreation District•Bend, OR

40d•Onsite

About The Position

The Childcare Team Lead provides leadership for the Kids' Corner program while also serving in a front-line lead role, providing safe and rewarding recreational opportunities for youth, ages 6 months to 8 years.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; college courses in related field preferred; AND One (1) year of experience in area of responsibility and/or performing similar tasks; OR Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training.
Strong Knowledge of: Operations, functions and standards for assignment including programming, facility operations, and risk management; Effective supervision and customer service best practices; Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures for assignment; Behavior management; childhood development and age-appropriate crafts, games and activities; Effective teaching techniques; Safety and sanitation guidelines; and General knowledge of supervision practices.
Skill and Ability to: Lead, motivate and direct others; Exercise initiative and independent decision making; Demonstrate a high level of competency and expertise in program area; Actively participate in all activities; Demonstrate organizational and time management skills; Demonstrate planning and problem-solving skills; Communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing; Work cooperatively with others and create a positive, constructive, and respectful relationship with staff and the general public; Manage emergency/crisis situations; Operate computer programs as well as staying current with new programs and operate common office equipment; Work independently with minimum direction while also working as part of a team and collaborating with others; Exercise strong initiative and significant independent decision making; Demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, planning and problem-solving skills; Communicate effectively in both verbal and written form; Supervise and motivate staff; interact with a variety of patrons/participants; Handle emergency situations as they arise; actively participate in all activities; and Establish and maintain positive, respectful and cooperative relationships with all contacts.

Nice To Haves

College courses in related field preferred
Some positions may require possession of CPR/First Aide certification to be provided through on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

Supervise assigned youth recreation programs and participants, staff and volunteers.
Oversee the safety of participants in youth programs.
Provides leadership, expertise and support to assigned staff which may include training, mentoring, directing and assigning work.
May assist Supervisor in hiring and evaluating staff.
Plan, organize, implement and supervise activities designed to be developmentally appropriate and build skills.
Perform program specific planning and evaluation within broad goals and guidelines.
Train, mentor, and set goals with Rec 1 staff.
Address program specific risk management issues.
Interact with the youth through crafts, games, and other planned activities.
Facilitate inclusion of special needs participants in your program.
Manage accidents and incidents according to procedures.
Complete required reports/paperwork.
Oversee general upkeep and care of equipment, supplies and facilities used.
Attend supervisory and planning meetings.
Communicate on a regular basis with patrons, participants, parent/guardians, community partners regarding questions, concerns and emerging issues.
Report incidents of Child Abuse/Neglect observed by you or reported to you by a child.
Perform duties of a Recreation 1 and 2 staffer, role modeling exemplary performance.