Recreation Leader Child Care

City of Suffolk•Suffolk, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Recreation Leader leads and assists with recreation programs and activities and supervises children in a day care setting before and after school. The role includes routine administrative work and public-facing customer service. Work locations include Creekside, Northern Shores, and Oakland Recreation Centers, with a split shift for before care from 6:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and after care from 3:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions. Employees may also be asked to perform related duties that are reasonably incidental to the position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and one to two years of experience in a customer service role with direct interaction with adults and children, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Possess and maintain a valid Virginia driver's license.
Possess and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications within six months of employment.
Ability to supervise and coordinate program activities and present program information while monitoring activities.
Ability to interact effectively with adults, children, the public, coworkers, and other groups involved in departmental activities.
Ability to perform administrative tasks supporting public programming, prepare written reports and documents, and perform required calculations.
Ability to use computers and software programs typically utilized in the position.
Ability to work with little direct supervision, exercise judgment, adapt to emergencies, and apply departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Interact with the public in person and by phone; provide information about programs and activities; register participants; issue and check membership cards; receive fees; and enforce facility rules and regulations.
Set up and take down equipment for classes and events; maintain, store, and monitor equipment inventory; and issue athletic equipment to participants.
Participate in programs, classes, activities, and events, and lead crafts, games, and other activities for children.
Assist with cleaning and maintaining the facility.
Perform routine departmental administrative tasks, including collecting funds, preparing deposits as requested, data entry, record keeping, filing, faxing, and copying.
Provide assistance and input regarding programs, participants, and volunteers.
Operate a personal computer and other equipment needed for essential functions, including word processing and email.
Communicate with supervisors, employees, other departments, vendors, the public, and outside agencies; attend meetings as required.
Assist with planning and preparing special events, including preparing flyers, receiving applications, making phone calls, sending correspondence, and purchasing smaller event items.
Assist with special events, including Senior Trip, and may work with senior citizens to create events for them.
Perform other related duties as required.