What are the responsibilities and job description for the Afterschool Director position at BREC Recreation And Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge?
The After School Director works at BREC recreation sites, developing, promoting and operating the after school enrichment program, coordinating recreational activities, supervising afterschool counselors, actively participates in daily attendance records.
Education Required: H.S. DiplomaOther: Three years working with youth.
- Ability to plan and organize all aspects of afterschool;
- Physical ability to interact with children in recreational games setting for up to 2-3 hours a day;
- Knowledge of objectives and philosophy of afterschool program;
- Ability to work with youth, staff, parents, and general public; ability to motivate and encourage cooperation and teamwork;
- Ability to maintain accurate records and reports;
- Ability to adapt activities for children with disabilities so that inclusion (interaction with children with and without disabilities can participate together) can occur.
- Zoo/Biology/Zoology/Wildlife Management/Pre-Vet
- Horse Activity Center - considerable horseback riding experience
- Magnolia Mound - History/Archeology
- Scheduling and supervising afterschool counselors;
- Managing daily operation of enrichment curriculum established by BREC Administrative staff;
- Assisting supervisor with adjustments to curriculum as dictated by weather or unforeseen circumstances;
- Managing and supervising staff interaction with youth and interaction among staff;
- Relating programs and policies of the program;
- Active supervision of youth;
- Keeping accurate daily attendance records;
- Promoting, organizing and stimulating good relationships with between BREC and participant's parents;
- Interpreting and communicating the nature of the afterschool program and its recreation philosophy to individuals through enrichment activity and assignments.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
You must include all relevant education and experience on your official BREC online application or it will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for this vacancy. Complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement.
An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, and, drug screening.