*Training will begin in early May with Day Camp from May 28th through August 2nd. Availability needed to work afternoon hours.*

POSITION SUMMARY:

Schools Out Camp (SOC) Group Leaders are responsible for assisting with implementing lesson plans, providing a safe environment for children, participating directly with children through organized play & activities and assuring positive customer service for parents, children and host administration.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of the SOC Director and/or Assistant Recreation Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Supervision of program participants and activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attend all mandatory staff meetings and in-service hours.

Assist SOC Director with implementing quality lesson plans; taking responsibility for setting up activities in advance so that schedules can be maintained and use the posted lesson plans.

Participate with the children during snack, outside play, organized games and theme activities.

Assist SOC Director to maintain accurate attendance (roll call) and rosters daily.

Demonstrate the ability to set and maintain limits for children using positive reinforcements; review and understand the “Bel Aire Recreation Discipline Policy.”

Maintain good public relations with parents and host building administrators; i.e. keeping parent tables neat and organized, greet every parent and child daily, and check identification on unfamiliar persons picking up children.

Discuss only pertinent items with parents in compliance of the confidentiality policy and keeping it positive as much as possible.

Refer program inquires/concerns to the SOC Director.

Ensure the program is operated in a safe and purposeful manner, ensuring that all KDHE and Bel Aire Recreation guidelines are met and exceeded.

Assist the SOC Director with the administration of the program; knowing where substitute packet is located, notifying of supply needs and repairs.

Be responsible for adhering to staff snack policies and cleaning schedules.

Complete incident/accident reports as needed; document event in incident/accident log book.

Communicate important program issues and information to the SOC Director.

Be a team player with all staff.

Follow all reporting procedures for reporting suspected child abuse.

Assist the SOC Director in maintaining necessary records involving attendance, child files, staff files, items to be posted or filed and other program regulations required for state licensing.

Maintain a positive, consistent model of discipline.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES:

Perform other related duties as deemed necessary or assigned by supervisors.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Working knowledge of school age recreation programs preferred.

Able to multitask; work independently with drive and initiative.

Experience in facility maintenance & cleaning preferred.

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Establish and maintain successful working relationships with other employees and public.

Commitment to the Bel Aire Recreation mission, vision and values

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Minimum age of 18.

High School Diploma or GED

Education and/or experience working with school age children

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, TRAINING REQUIRED:

Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.

Must pass drug test and post job offer background check including fingerprinting.

Possess or complete Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Complete KDHE Health History, Site Orientation, and other mandatory trainings in accordance with KDHE and City of Bel Aire

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Manual labor including lifting and carrying heavy objects, bending, kneeling, sitting and climbing is required daily to fulfill the duties of this position.

Some adverse working conditions exist with this position. Exposure to hazardous chemicals, equipment, and excessive noise in variable weather conditions can be expected.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, run, drive (if applicable), push, pull, carry, see, hear, speak, crawl, use hands, climb, kneel, smell and other similar types of functions.

The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move more than 110 pounds and frequently lift 25 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Most work will be performed in various types of conditions.

The job is performed primarily during preparation and delivery of scheduled recreation programs. Recreation programs are generally prepared and delivered during weekday afternoon & evening hours and occasionally all day on Saturdays.

Exposure to hazardous chemicals, department equipment and excessive noise is expected.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $13.00 - $18.37 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person