Recreation Leader; Youth Center

DURATION/HOURS: Part Time, Year Round; Days and Number of Hours Vary; Per Diem

COMPENSATION: $15-18/hour, depending on experience

Recreation Leaders assists the Activities Coordinator and Supervisor of Youth Programs in carrying out the program or event for participants in a safe, fun and educational manner while furthering the mission of Newburyport Youth Services through development and delivery of high-quality programming at the Youth Center. The qualified candidate for this position would be a strong youth leader, fun, energetic, and responsible. Oversees daily activities and assists other Youth Center staff with implementation of department programming. Position reports to the Supervisor of Youth Programs. Hours may include after school, evenings and weekends.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Implements and oversees activities as planned

· Assists in developing activities or engaging members in activities

· Assist in maintaining materials and equipment

· Assists in all aspects of meeting department programming needs.

· Sets a positive example as a youth leader.

· Assists in set up and clean-up of all areas of the Youth Center

· Focuses on building relationships with participants as well as parent/caregivers.

· Assist in maintaining attendance records.

· Performs other duties as deemed appropriate by the Director of Youth and Recreational Services

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Must be 16 years of age or older at time of hire.

· Must have working papers from the School Department during the school year.

· Experience working with children preferred

· Ability to relate to youth and adults in a positive manner

· Ability to communicate and work with fellow staff in a group setting

· Must successfully pass a CORI and SORI check

Employment Applications are available on the City of Newburyport website.

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 19.0 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $18