Youth Recreation TEAM Lead - Kids Inc - School Year

Bend Park and Recreation • Bend, OR

11d • $23 - $26

About The Position

The Youth Recreation Team Lead provides leadership for assigned youth recreation programs and serves in a front-line lead role, delivering safe and rewarding recreation and enrichment opportunities for youth. Bend Park and Recreation District partners with Bend-La Pine Schools through its Kids Inc. program, providing afterschool and no-school-day care to families. The role supervises participants, staff, and volunteers; supports and develops assigned staff; plans and supervises developmentally appropriate activities; and helps ensure program safety, inclusion, sound operations, and communication with schools, families, and community partners.

The Kids Inc. school-year program runs August 31 through June 17 and schedules 25–32 hours per week when school is in session. Program hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The position reports directly to a Supervisor and follows standard processes and procedures, confirming changes to standard practices and significant decisions in advance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; a satisfactory combination of education, experience, and training may also qualify.
• One year of experience in the area of responsibility and/or performing similar tasks.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid First Aid/CPR certification.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within 30 days, a valid Oregon driver’s license with an acceptable driving history, as defined by district driving policy.
• Knowledge of program operations, functions, and standards, including programming, facility operations, and risk management.
• Knowledge of effective supervision and customer service practices and applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of behavior management, child development, age-appropriate activities, effective teaching techniques, safety and sanitation guidelines, and general supervision practices.
• Ability to lead, motivate, direct, supervise, and collaborate with others.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment and decision-making.
• Ability to demonstrate program-area competency and actively participate in activities.
• Strong organizational, time-management, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to maintain positive, respectful relationships with staff, patrons, participants, and the public.
• Ability to manage emergency and crisis situations.
• Ability to operate computer programs and common office equipment and stay current with new programs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to work in moderate noise and with frequent interruptions, maintain focus on computer screens, and use keyboards and office peripherals.
• Ability to walk frequently, bend, kneel, push, pull, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to work indoors or outdoors, potentially in extreme weather, and maintain focus amid extensive contact with staff and the public, which may involve exposure to illness.

Nice To Haves

• College courses in a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in childcare, education support, or youth camps.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned youth recreation programs, participants, staff, and volunteers.
• Oversee participant safety in youth programs and address program-specific risk management issues.
• Provide leadership, training, mentoring, direction, work assignments, and support to assigned staff; assist the Supervisor with hiring and staff evaluation as needed.
• Plan, organize, implement, and supervise developmentally appropriate activities, including SEL, STEM curriculum, crafts, games, and other recreation activities.
• Communicate regularly with school staff, including principals, office staff, custodians, counselors, and teachers.
• Identify and direct needed staff and equipment.
• Conduct program-specific planning and evaluation within established goals and guidelines.
• Set goals with staff and evaluate staff performance.
• Facilitate inclusion of participants with special needs.
• Manage accidents and incidents according to procedures, and complete required reports and paperwork.
• Monitor program expenditures to ensure spending is in line with the budget.
• Oversee upkeep and care of program equipment, supplies, and facilities.
• Attend supervisory and planning meetings.
• Communicate with patrons, participants, parents and guardians, and community partners regarding questions, concerns, and emerging issues.
• Report observed or reported incidents of child abuse or neglect.
• Perform Recreation 1 and Recreation 2 duties and role-model exemplary performance.

Benefits

• Family Recreation Facility Pass for Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, The Pavilion, and the Larkspur Community Center, available immediately.
• COCC and OSU scholarships available.
• Benefits may be available depending on the position's benefit designation; the posting refers applicants to a separate benefits description.

What This Job Offers

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