Safety Town Group Leader

Job Description Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, staff are needed to conduct Safety Town, a program for rising kindergartners that teaches life‑saving lessons on strangers, traffic, fire, pedestrian, gun, poison, drug, playground, bus and weather safety. Responsibilities Assists site supervisor and safety town community members with planning, promoting, organizing and implementing daily activities based on pre‑arranged educational safety themes. Supervises children participating in the program, oversees program activities, and leads a group of children through their class safety lessons. Provides emotional support and encouragement to child participants; ensures that safety standards are always maintained (including responsibility for participants’ safety and whereabouts at all times). Reports any accidents/incidents to the program supervisor. Assists children with the practice of program skits and songs. Assists with set‑up and clean‑up of the classrooms and facilities used during the program. Minimum Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older. Must have 1 to 2 years of experience working with preschool‑aged children and/or experience in the recreation field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required skills, knowledge, and abilities. Job is contingent upon successful completion of pre‑employment checks, including criminal history and background checks. Ability to work with children with special needs, such as special medical conditions, dietary concerns, and/or behavioral problems. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Creative and energetic. Can identify recreational needs and interests of camp participants. Exhibits tact and courtesy when interacting with program participants, parents, and support staff. Physical Demands Must be physically able to operate common office equipment such as personal computers, typewriters, copiers, calculators, etc. Work involves both sitting and standing. Retrieving supplies and monitoring programs facilities requires some bending, stooping, climbing stairs, and walking. Occasional lifting of boxes up to 15‑20 pounds is expected. Position Type Position is Work As Required, No Benefits. Benefits There are no benefits associated with this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr York County, Virginia