Youth Program Leader

Job Title Position Summary The purpose of this position is to provide a safe and enriching environment for youth program participants. Job Functions Leads youth program activities including sports and fine arts activities; supervising youth while swimming; attending field trips; leading community service projects; and, leading team building exercises. Maintains parent communication including answering questions; discussing behavior concerns; and, reminding parents about upcoming events and activities. Performs and maintains safety including CPR and First Aid; fire drills; and, site checks. May perform additional duties as assigned. Education and Experience Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Level of knowledge is equivalent to less than high school or equivalency. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information. This position normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. The immediate supervisor may, at times, provide close and constant review. Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization. Intermediate ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Basic ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations. Intermediate ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.