What are the responsibilities and job description for the Playgroup Leader position at BREC Recreation And Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge?
The Playgroup Leader works with the BREC Beginnings program at BREC recreation sites, assisting in organization and operation of daily playground/recreation activities, overseeing and working with a group of children, assisting with related inventories and paperwork, adhering to operating and safety rules and regulations. BREC Beginnings is a recreation-based, social learning program for children ages 3-4.
Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent; and associate’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Certification(s) Required: First Aid and CPR within 180 days of hire
Other Job Specifications:
- Excellent research and educational skills
- Excellent public relations and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills for public speaking
- Ability to train & direct staff
- Ability to work with children 3 – 5 years old, staff, parents, and general public
- Leadership skills, including ability to inspire, confidence and enthusiasm to associates, participants, and parents.
- Experience in general office practices and computer skills
- Assisting with organization, promotion and leading one or more activity classes with emphasis on pre-kindergarten educational instruction such as: alphabet, numbers, calendar; other programs such as nature study, arts and crafts, games, music, special features, events sports activities, field trips.
- Acting as advisor, counselor, manager of group of participants.
- Communicating, enforcing, and adhering to rules and regulations for operation, safety and welfare of participants.
- Reporting to supervisor on activities, participants, plans, programs, problems and needs recommending action, carrying out policies, procedures and objectives of programs
- Maintaining appropriate records, inventories, making reports.
- Preparing activity room including dusting, mopping, cleaning tables, setting up/dismantling tables and bulletin boards.
This is a part-time position working 4 hours per day, 4 days per week; with no breaks.
An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, and drug screen.
Salary : $12
