Youth Recreation 2 Leader- School Year
About The Position
Bend Park and Recreation District is seeking a part-time Youth Recreation Leader to join their Youth Recreation Team. This role is responsible for instructing classes and leading activities for school-age children in the Kids Inc. program, which is a partnership with Bend-La Pine Schools providing high-quality afterschool and no-school day care. The Youth Recreation Leader will engage with youth through developmentally appropriate crafts, games, STEM, and SEL activities, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. This position offers mornings and weekends free, with work scheduled during school hours.
Requirements
- Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
- Currently attending high school or High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Some previous work, training/certification or volunteer experience related to position; OR Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training.
- Strong Knowledge of: Basic recreation activity planning, class management techniques and leadership strategies.
- Strong Knowledge of: Progressive methods for teaching skills associated with assignment.
- Strong Knowledge of: Basic youth development principle.
- Skill and Ability to: Plan, lead and instruct assigned recreation activities.
- Skill and Ability to: Understand the needs of participants and adapt accordingly.
- Skill and Ability to: Motivate participants through positive encouragement.
- Skill and Ability to: Demonstrate skills responsible for teaching.
- Skill and Ability to: Perform independently within a structured environment.
- Skill and Ability to: Interact effectively with a variety of patrons/participants.
- Skill and Ability to: Communicate effectively, tactfully, and pleasantly with the public and others.
- Skill and Ability to: Establish and maintain positive, respectful and cooperative working relationships with all contacts.
Nice To Haves
- Some positions may require possession of CPR/First Aide certification to be provided through on-the-job training.
- Some positions may require certification related to assigned job to be provided through on-the-job training.
Responsibilities
- Instructs classes or leads recreation activities ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.
- Creates daily plans for classes and activities within established guidelines and curriculum.
- Oversees the safety, comfort and progress of participants.
- Adapts activities as needed to meet the abilities and needs of individuals.
- Prepares equipment, materials and supplies required for conducting activities.
- Sets up, takes downs and cleans-up after class as required.
- Completes required class records, progress reports, certificates, etc.
- Communicates effectively with the public including providing accurate information related to work assignment and responding to patron and parent questions and concerns.
- Responds to accidents and incidents according to procedure.
- Acts as a Mandatory Reporter; reports incidents of child abuse/neglect.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
