Substitute Recreation Leader

Urbana School District #116 • Urbana, IL

23h • $16

About The Position

The program staff shall consist of highly-trained individuals who are able to deal with the everyday needs and interests of young children and, at the same time, provide a close relationship in the areas of understanding, motivation, and self-discipline in a group setting. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Provide close supervision at all times creating a safe environment. Maintain discipline and enforce rules using appropriate methods. Plan and lead various daily activities which contribute to each child’s physical, intellectual, personal, emotional, and social development. Clean activity areas and put away all materials after each activity. Complete daily reports thoroughly and submit these to the Site Coordinator at the end of each day. Notify the Site Coordinator immediately if a child is ill, injured, or missing. Maintain a positive relationship with children, staff and parents. Be familiar with all participants and their families, and cognizant of any other individuals so as to provide a secure environment. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience working with elementary school youth in a recreational setting

Nice To Haves

• College coursework in Recreation, K-12 Education, Early Childhood, Physical Education, or related field
• Credential in School-Age & Youth Development or Early Childhood Education

Responsibilities

• Provide close supervision at all times creating a safe environment.
• Maintain discipline and enforce rules using appropriate methods.
• Plan and lead various daily activities which contribute to each child’s physical, intellectual, personal, emotional, and social development.
• Clean activity areas and put away all materials after each activity.
• Complete daily reports thoroughly and submit these to the Site Coordinator at the end of each day.
• Notify the Site Coordinator immediately if a child is ill, injured, or missing.
• Maintain a positive relationship with children, staff and parents.
• Be familiar with all participants and their families, and cognizant of any other individuals so as to provide a secure environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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