Youth Recreation 3 Team Lead - School Year

Bend Park and Recreation • Bend, OR

72d

About The Position

Bend Park and Recreation District is the largest childcare provider of school-age kids in Central Oregon. In partnership with Bend-La Pine Schools, the Kids Inc. program serves families with high-quality afterschool and no school day care. The Youth Rec Team Lead provides leadership for assigned youth recreation programs while also serving in a front-line lead role, providing safe and rewarding recreation and enrichment opportunities for youth in the community.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Possession of or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire a valid First Aid/CPR certification.
• Some positions may require possession of, or ability to obtain valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days with an acceptable driving history as defined by district driving policy.

Nice To Haves

• college courses in related field preferred

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. Activities include SEL, STEM curriculum as well as other recreation activities.
• Communicate on a regular basis with school staff, principal, office staff, custodians, counselors and teachers.
• Identify and direct needed staff and equipment.
• Perform program specific planning and evaluation within broad goals and guidelines.
• Train, mentor, set goals with and evaluate 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.
• Monitor program expenditures to ensure spending is in line with budget.
• 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, role modeling exemplary performance.

Benefits

• KIDS Inc. employees receive a special benefit – their elementary school-age children can secure a spot in the program and attend KIDS Inc. at no cost.
• Family Recreation Facility Pass for Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, The Pavilion and the Larkspur Community Center to use immediately
• COCC and OSU scholarships available

What This Job Offers

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