Youth Recreation 2 Leader- School Year

Bend Metro and Park Recreation District • Bend, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our Youth Recreation Team as a part-time Youth Recreation Leader! This role is ideal for those seeking a position that leaves mornings and weekends free. Bend Park and Recreation District is a leading provider of school-age childcare in Central Oregon, offering high-quality afterschool and no-school day care programs in partnership with Bend-La Pine Schools. The Youth Recreation Leader is responsible for instructing classes and leading various activities, including developmentally appropriate crafts, games, STEM, and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) activities for youth.

Requirements

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
• Currently attending high school or possess a 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, leadership strategies, progressive methods for teaching skills, and basic youth development principles.
• Ability to plan, lead, and instruct assigned recreation activities.
• Ability to understand the needs of participants and adapt accordingly.
• Ability to motivate participants through positive encouragement.
• Ability to demonstrate skills responsible for teaching.
• Ability to perform independently within a structured environment.
• Ability to interact effectively with a variety of patrons/participants.
• Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and pleasantly with the public and others.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, respectful, and cooperative working relationships with all contacts.
• Ability to walk and stand for sustained periods of time with frequent climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling, and kneeling in order to deliver equipment and supplies and set-up and break-down equipment and facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of CPR/First Aide certification (may be provided through on-the-job training).
• Certification related to assigned job (may 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 down, and cleans up after class as required.
• Completes required class records, progress reports, certificates, etc.
• Communicates effectively with the public, providing accurate information 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

• 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.
• COCC and OSU scholarships available.

What This Job Offers

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