Adventure Club Facilitator

POSITION SUMMARY:  As a member of the Community Ed team, the Adventure Club Facilitator provides support in operation of the Adventure Club school-age care program to ensure the program furthers the mission of Community Ed in the Parkway and Rockwood School Districts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Manage day-to-day operations of the program site as needed, including supervision of staff and attendance of all children.
2. Plan, schedule, coordinate and supervise activities of children and staff at assigned site in accordance with program standards to ensure safety and accountability.
3. Supervise, train,  support and evaluate program site staff.
4. Coordinate substitute staff for site as needed.
5. Serve in ratio for site as needed, which can include providing up to 1:1 assistance to meet the needs of individual children.
6. Document incidents with staff and children and follow up as appropriate.
7. Submit and maintain records as required for children, staff and program.
8. Participate in student Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and 504 meetings with school staff as needed; ensure adherence to student plans as required, which can include providing appropriate accommodations for students.
9. Foster professional growth and moral for site staff.
10. Ensure payroll for site staff is submitted in a timely manner.
11. Schedule and direct essential program drills as required.
12. Ensure families are greeted daily and appropriate information is communicated.
13. Supports the program through planning and attendance at events and meetings outside of scheduled hours as needed, including family events.
14. Purchase necessary supplies for site within budget and on time.
15. Direct staff in maintenance of program areas and supplies.
16. Participate in professional growth by attending and/or participating at appropriate workshops, conferences and staff meetings.
17. Serve on various Adventure Club, school, Community Ed and department committees as needed.
18. Serve as mentor to new Facilitators as needed.
19. Perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to promote an encouraging, caring and safe environment for children, of varying ability levels and ages.
• Ability to demonstrate respect, patience, compassion and sensitivity to the individual needs of children and their families.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to interact with children appropriately on their level - bending, stooping, lifting and sitting on the floor.
• Ability to judge when situations and/or information should be called to the attention of supervisor.
• Must work well as part of a team and individually.
• Ability to work collaboratively with children, families, department staff, other District personnel and the community.
• Ability to set up an appropriate environment which may include moving furniture, carrying supplies, and lifting equipment.
• Ability to access assigned locations within the Parkway and/or Rockwood School Districts.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early morning or evening hours when required.

• Ability to lift at least 35 lbs either individually or with a co-worker as needed.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be 18 years of age or older.
2. High school diploma or GED/HSE preferred.
3. College degree preferred.
4. Two years experience working with children in a similar setting preferred.
5. Previous supervisory experience preferred.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• General office equipment
• Age appropriate toys and games
• Walkie-talkies

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Within assigned building(s) in Parkway and Rockwood locations; outside of school buildings as needed, which may include during inclement weather.
• While performing duties of this job, employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, walk, stand and reach.

Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed is a self-funded department and is not funded through the district's general operating budget. All positions are contingent upon the ongoing financial viability of the Community Ed program.