Senior Recreation Leader

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Daves Avenue Clubhouse Classified Part-Time Daves Ave Elementary School, Los Gatos, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1246

Salary Range: $22.79 To $35.37 Annually

UnderdirectionoftheSite Supervisor,theSeniorRecreation Leaderperformsavarietyofactivitiesata community daycare facility, where he/she is responsible for the planning, coordinating and supervising recreation activities.Workrequirestheabilitytosuperviseandengage childrenandserve ason-sitemanagerintheabsenceoftheSite Supervisor. Workrequiresskillsand traininginconducting recreation activities.WorksinconjunctionwiththeSite Supervisor todevelop andexpandprogramactivitiestomeettheneedsofthecommunity. Workissubjecttoregularinspection andreviewforconformitytoestablishedstandardsandmethods.

GENERALESSENTIALDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the organization of games and maintains discipline at indoor and outdoor play area
• Observes necessary precautions to secure the safety of recreation participants and spectators and renders routine first aid in case of minor injury
• Conducts a diversified program of children’s activities.
• Assists Site Supervisor in providing general supervision of the various assigned activities.
• Performs administrative duties assigned by the Site Supervisor.
• May act as a chaperone for field trips or other activities needing supervision
• Assists with cleaning the facilities
• Inspects all facilities, playground and equipment and reports issues as necessary
• Provides appropriate disciplinary measures according to Agency parameters and develops a rapport with children and parents.
• Maintains program equipment and supplies
• Assists with planning and implementing recreation activities
• Attends all mandatory trainings as assigned by Site Supervisor and/or School Services Team
• Serves as a mentor for Recreation Leaders and program participants
• Builds and maintains positive relations with parents, school administrators and all recreation employees

SUPERVISORYRESPONSIBILITIES

AssistsSite Supervisorinsupervisingemployeesinchildcareprograms.Carriesout supervisoryresponsibilitiesinaccordancewiththeAgency’spoliciesandapplicablelaws.

QUALIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS:

Toperformthisjobsuccessfully, anindividualmustbeabletoperformeachessentialdutysatisfactorily. Therequirementslistedbelowarerepresentative oftheknowledge,skill,and/orabilityrequired. Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemade toenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformtheessential functions.

EDUCATIONAND/OREXPERIENCE:

Highschooldiploma/GEDrequiredplustwoyearsof experience;collegedegreeinrelatedfieldwith experienceand/ortrainingpreferred or a combination of training, education and experience that leads to desired abilities.

LANGUAGESKILLS:

Abilitytoreadandinterpretdocumentssuchassafetyrules,operating andmaintenanceinstructions,and proceduremanuals.Ability towriteroutinereportsandcorrespondence.Ability tospeak effectivelybefore groupsofcustomersoremployeesoforganization.

REASONINGABILITY:

Abilitytosolvepracticalproblemsanddealwithavarietyofconcrete variables insituations whereonly limitedstandardizationexists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram,orscheduleform.

CERTIFICATES,LICENSES,REGISTRATIONS:

• Must have own transportation.
• CPR/First Aid certification is required.

OTHERSKILLSAND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to work independently
• Must be able to work open or closing shift
• Thorough knowledge of various special recreation programs, and ability to lead participants in a variety of activities
• Ability to work harmoniously and cooperatively with fellow employees and the public
• Knowledge in steps required for planning special events and recreational activities
• Ability to assume responsibility for leadership of programs when Site Supervisor is not present

PHYSICALDEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hand, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKENVIRONMENT:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Theabovestatements areintendedtodescribethegeneralnatureandlevelof workbeing performedby individuals assignedtothisposition.They arenotintendedtobeanexhaustivelistofallduties, responsibilities,andskillsrequiredofthisposition.

The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek assistance as required. Incumbents within this position may be required to assist or find appropriate assistance to make accommodations for disabled individuals in order to ensure access to the organization’s services (may include visitors, employees and other community members).