Youth Recreation Leader

1 month ago

Bend, United States Bend Metro and Park Recreation District Full time

Job Type

Part-time

Description

Benefit type: Part Time - Benefited and Non benefited

Benefits available: For a full description of our benefits, please click here.

Looking for a part-time position that leaves mornings and weekends free? Join our Youth Recreation Team

Bend Park and Recreation District is the largest childcare provider of school-age kids in Central Oregon. In partnership with Bend-La Pine Schools, the Kids Inc. program serves families with high-quality afterschool and no school day care.

About the job:

The Youth Recreation Leader is responsible for instructing classes and leading activities. You will interact with youth through developmentally appropriate crafts, games, and/or other planned activities.

A day in the life:

  • Instructs classes or leads recreation activities ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.
  • Creates daily plans for classes and activities within established guidelines and curriculum.
  • Oversees the safety, comfort and progress of participants.
  • Adapts activities as needed to meet the abilities and needs of individuals.
  • Prepares equipment, materials and supplies required for conducting activities
  • Sets up, takes downs and cleans-up after class as required.
  • Completes required class records, progress reports, certificates, etc.
  • Communicates effectively with the public including providing accurate information related to work assignment and responding to patron and parent questions and concerns.
  • Responds to accidents and incidents according to procedure.
  • Acts as a Mandatory Reporter; reports incidents of child abuse/neglect.
Kid's Inc. Afterschool

Dates: September - June

5 days per week 15-21 hours per week.

Kid's Inc. Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 2:00pm to 5:30pm

Wednesday 12:30pm to 5:30pm

Requirements

What you'll need for success:

Strong Knowledge of:
  • Basic recreation activity planning, class management techniques and leadership strategies,
  • Progressive methods for teaching skills associated with assignment; and,
  • Basic youth development principle.
  • Skill and Ability to:
  • Plan, lead and instruct assigned recreation activities;
  • Understand the needs of participants and adapt accordingly;
  • Motivate participants through positive encouragement;
  • Demonstrate skills responsible for teaching;
  • Perform independently within a structured environment;
  • Interact effectively with a variety of patrons/participants;
  • Communicate effectively, tactfully, and pleasantly with the public and others; and
  • Establish and maintain positive, respectful and cooperative working relationships with all contacts.
What we're looking for:

Education, Experience, and Training:
  1. Must be a minimum of 16 years of age; AND
  2. Currently attending high school or High School Diploma or equivalent; AND
  3. Some previous work, training/certification or volunteer experience related to position; OR
  4. Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training.
License and Certifications:
  1. Some positions may require possession of CPR/First Aide certification to be provided through on-the-job training.
  2. Some positions may require certification related to assigned job to be provided through on-the-job training.


Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervision is not a responsibility of this position; however, position may provide direction over volunteers and Recreation 1's. Works under the general supervision of a supervisor. Receives ongoing and specific direction from lead and supervisory staff. Carries out work with some independence but work and decisions are typically reviewed prior to final execution.

Working Conditions:
  • Depending on job assignment, duties may be performed either indoors or outdoors, which may include exposure to environmental conditions such as extreme temperatures.
  • Work schedule is varied and may require early evenings and holidays.
  • Ability to walk and stand for sustained periods of time with frequent climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting.
  • The flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention much or all of the time.
  • Physical exertion includes frequent walking, bending, and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling, and kneeling in order to deliver equipment and supplies and set-up and break-down equipment and facilities.
  • Exposure to large crowds, uncooperative or difficult individuals, exposure to illness, and periods of continuous demand.


Selection Process:

Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training. An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by Bend Park & Recreation District policies, including a background check and a driving history review when driving is required for position.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Bend Park and Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Bend Park & Recreation District Core Competencies:

All positions with Bend Park and Recreation District are subject to district and position competencies. Below is a list of the most critical competencies for this position. Additional competencies are required for the position and may change based on needs. A complete list of the competencies is available from Human Resources.

Accountability • Customer Service Orientation • Safety • Judgment and Decision Making • Teamwork and Cooperation • Results Orientation •

To be considered for this position, applicants must have a complete online application. Your application and submitted responses to the supplemental questions will be the information we use for our evaluation. Applicants are asked to provide certification that they are a veteran or disabled veteran to receive veteran's preference.

Salary Description

$20.07- $22.88

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