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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Youth Recreation 3 Team Lead - School Year

Bend, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$22.09/hr - $25.18/hr

1+ years exp

Bend Park and Recreation District is the largest childcare provider of school-age kids in Central Oregon. The Youth Rec Team Lead provides leadership for assigned youth recreation programs while also serving in a front-line lead role, ensuring safe and rewarding recreation and enrichment opportunities for youth in the community.

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Responsibilities

Supervise assigned youth recreation programs and participants, staff and volunteers. Oversee the safety of participants in youth programs

Provides leadership, expertise and support to assigned staff which may include training, mentoring, directing and assigning work. May assist Supervisor in hiring and evaluating staff

Plan, organize, implement and supervise activities designed to be developmentally appropriate and build skills. Activities include SEL, STEM curriculum as well as other recreation activities

Communicate on a regular basis with school staff, principal, office staff, custodians, counselors and teachers

Identify and direct needed staff and equipment

Perform program specific planning and evaluation within broad goals and guidelines

Train, mentor, set goals with and evaluate staff

Address program specific risk management issues

Interact with the youth through crafts, games, and other planned activities

Facilitate inclusion of special needs participants in your program

Manage accidents and incidents according to procedures

Complete required reports/paperwork

Monitor program expenditures to ensure spending is in line with budget

Oversee general upkeep and care of equipment, supplies and facilities used

Attend supervisory and planning meetings

Communicate on a regular basis with patrons, participants, parent/guardians, community partners regarding questions, concerns and emerging issues

Report incidents of Child Abuse/Neglect observed by you or reported to you by a child

Perform duties of a Recreation 1 and 2, role modeling exemplary performance

Qualification

Childcare experienceProgram planningLeadership skillsFirst Aid/CPR certificationBehavior managementCommunication skillsTeamworkOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent; college courses in related field preferred

One (1) year of experience in area of responsibility and/or performing similar tasks

Possession of or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire a valid First Aid/CPR certification

Some positions may require 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

Strong Knowledge of operations, functions and standards for assignment including programming, facility operations, and risk management

Strong Knowledge of effective supervision and customer service best practices

Strong Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures for assignment

Strong Knowledge of behavior management; childhood development and age appropriate crafts, games and activities

Strong Knowledge of effective teaching techniques

Strong Knowledge of safety and sanitation guidelines

Strong Knowledge of general knowledge of supervision practices

Skill and Ability to lead, motivate and direct others

Skill and Ability to exercise initiative and independent decision making

Skill and Ability to demonstrate a high level of competency and expertise in program area

Skill and Ability to actively participate in all activities

Skill and Ability to demonstrate organizational and time management skills

Skill and Ability to demonstrate planning and problem-solving skills

Skill and Ability to communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing

Skill and Ability to work cooperatively with others and create a positive, constructive, and respectful relationship with staff and the general public

Skill and Ability to manage emergency/crisis situations

Skill and Ability to operate computer programs as well as staying current with new programs and operate common office equipment

Skill and Ability to work independently with minimum direction while also working as part of a team and collaborating with others

Skill and Ability to exercise strong initiative and significant independent decision making

Skill and Ability to demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, planning and problem-solving skills

Skill and Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form

Skill and Ability to supervise and motivate staff; interact with a variety of patrons/participants

Skill and Ability to handle emergency situations as they arise; actively participate in all activities

Skill and Ability to establish and maintain positive, respectful and cooperative relationships with all contacts

Benefits

KIDS Inc. employees receive a special benefit – their elementary school-age children can secure a spot in the program and attend KIDS Inc. at no cost.

Family Recreation Facility Pass for Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, The Pavilion and the Larkspur Community Center to use immediately

COCC and OSU scholarships available