Youth Recreation TEAM Leader - Program Assistant

Bend Park and Recreation•Bend, OR

14d

About The Position

Provide leadership and supervision for assigned youth recreation program while also serving as administrative support for all Youth Recreation program areas.

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.
Leadership, coaching and training.
Office administrative process, procedures and functions, including Microsoft Suite Office Software, and telephone etiquette
Basic arithmetic, spelling, English and grammar.
Considerable Knowledge of: Effectively communicating with others verbally and in writing, including by phone, email or in person.
Organize and prioritize own work in a setting with frequent interruptions.
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.
This position may require reporting to additional sites throughout the workday, typically achieved in a motor vehicle OR other modes of transportation. If choosing a personal vehicle, 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.
If you do not have a driver’s license or have an unacceptable driving history, it does not disqualify you from this position, only from driving a vehicle for district business.

Responsibilities

Processes paperwork
Conducts research and generates reports.
Develops and formats documents and forms, proofreads and edits documents.
Operates a variety of office equipment such as copiers, and computers.
Provides excellent internal and external customer service. Creates a positive experience for customers through professional and courteous behavior and creative problem solving.
Provides training, leadership, direction and support to Youth Recreation staff.
Supervises assigned youth recreation programs and participants, staff and volunteers. Oversees the safety of participants in youth programs.
Plans, organizes, implements and supervises activities designed to be developmentally appropriate and builds skills.
Communicates on a regular basis with school staff, principal, office staff, custodians, counselors and teachers.
Identifies needed staff and equipment.
Performs program specific planning and evaluation within broad goals and guidelines.
Trains, mentors, sets goals with, and evaluates staff.
Addresses program specific risk management issues.
Interacts with the youth through games, and other planned activities.
Facilitate inclusion of special needs participants in your program.
Manages accidents and incidents according to procedures
Completes required reports/paperwork.
Oversees and participates in field trips including, but not limited to swimming, hiking, bowling, skating, and various other physical activities.
Purchases supplies, not to exceed $100.
Monitors program expenditures to ensure spending is in line with budget.
Oversees general upkeep and care of equipment, supplies and facilities used.
Attends supervisory and planning meetings
Communicates on a regular basis with patrons, participants, parent/guardians, community partners regarding questions, concerns and emerging issues.
Acts as a Mandatory Reporter; reports incidents of child abuse/neglect.
Performs job related duties as assigned.