Temporary Recreation Leader I- Out of School Time

City of Alexandria•Alexandria, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Alexandria is seeking qualified candidates for the Temporary Recreation Leader I – Out of School Time Position. This role involves performing technical recreation work, where Recreation Leaders may assist, plan, lead, instruct, and guide youth aged 5-17 in various activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, drama, cooking, STEAM, Social and Emotional Learning, physical fitness, health and wellness, and field trips at an Out of School Time Program/Afterschool site and/or Summer Camps. The position requires enthusiasm, flexibility, excellent customer service, good communication skills, and good organizational skills.

Requirements

High School Diploma and one (1) year of related experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
First Aid training.
Must be 16 years or older and six (6) months of work related, volunteer experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Are responsible for setting up and breaking down the program space and responsible for cleaning and maintaining an organized and safe program and workspace.
Must be able to lift 5 – 20 lbs., stand and / or walk throughout the day and climb steps.

Nice To Haves

Interests in working with youth ages 5 – 17 years old.
Some experience leading youth in recreational and cultural activities including art and crafts, sports, games, music, drama, cooking, physical fitness, performing arts, mindfulness, swimming and water play activities, STEAM activities, and field trips, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
A background working with vulnerable youth, experience working independently and as part of a team, experience working with schools, therapeutic recreation, youth sports programs and/or other community services or programs.
Strong writing and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement and facilitate sports and recreation leisure-based activities and programs, drama, music, dancing, and arts and crafts programs to ensure a variety of activities and events are made available in the afterschool program or summer camp.
Follow Recreation Services Workplace Expectations.
Ensure all safety precautions and guidelines are followed for all programs and activities.
Ensure program participants are properly supervised at all times.
Create a positive, nurturing, inclusive and safe program environment.
Foster positive interactions between peers, colleagues, and program participants.
Prepare for recreational activities at one or more sites on a particular date: open site, set- up equipment and program materials, ensure rules and regulations are followed, maintain order, store equipment and materials at the end of activities, and secure the site.
Complete reports, documentation, and other paperwork as assigned in compliance with the Departments policies and procedures.
Communicate professionally (written and verbal) with customers and OSTP families.
Participate in staff meetings, in-service training sessions, and workshops.
Perform related work as required.