What are the responsibilities and job description for the Playground Leader position at Racine?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Introduction: The Parks, Recreation and Cultural
Services Department mission: to preserve our parks and open spaces and
provide essential recreational programs and cultural services in a safe,
professional, and friendly manner. The department manages parks totaling
over 1,100 acres, 5 community centers, and many other facilities to
Provide a Wide Variety Of Recreational Opportunities. Position Purpose
Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, Recreation Program
Coordinators or designee, the position is responsible for implementing a
weekly recreation program for children and maintaining a safe learning
environment. Essential Duties: - Coordinates a nine-week, themed
recreation program according to clearly stated program goals and
objectives. - Provides a creative, fun and innovative learning
experience for children from 4 years of age through 8th grade. - Plans,
promotes, organizes and implements daily activities, special events and
field trips. - Monitors, supervises and counsels youth at assigned
playground site. - Maintains safety and well-being of all participants
at playground sites, special events and field trips. - Promotes
communication with parents/guardians. - Controls playground site
equipment and supplies. - Maintains a clean and orderly playground
site. - Maintains a consistent and reliable attendance record. (Note:
Successful applicants must fully commit to working their assigned
schedule for the duration of the program with time off granted for
limited reasons only. Employees may be asked to work a revised
schedule/location at any time and are expected to comply. Falsification
of an absence will result in termination.) Environmental/Working
Conditions of the Position: - Exposure to outdoor weather conditions,
including extreme heat & cold, and rain. - Exposure to open water with
variable conditions. Physical Demands of the Position: Duties involve
the regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical
tasks such as walking/running over rough or uneven surfaces, bending,
stooping, kneeling, leaping, jumping down, standing in place or
continual walking, lifting and carrying of moderate to heavy items
(including people) on a consistent basis. Expected Work Schedule\*: Five
Playground Programs (Kiddie Korner, Future, Play It Again, BIGS): Monday
Thursday, 8am\--5pm (one hour break); Friday, 9am-12pm. Leaders for
Non-Registered & All Sport Academy Playground Programs: Monday Thursday,
11a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. This job description is intended
to identify essential duties and also illustrates other types of duties
that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted as describing all of
the duties that will be required of an employee or be used to limit the
nature and extent of assignments that an individual is required to
perform. In addition to the responsibilities and duties listed, it is
expected that employees maintain a consistent and reliable attendance
record. Job descriptions are subject to revision at any time at the
discretion of the City of Racine. The City of Racine is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified
individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and
current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
\*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications
(note: you will be required to submit documentation for proof): -
Graduating high school seniors intending to enroll with full-time
undergraduate college credits in the fall. - Undergraduate full-time
college students who are enrolled and intend to continue on a full-time
undergraduate basis in the fall. - A full-time student shall consist of
a minimum of 12 credits per semester. Students are eligible for a
seasonal position five (5) consecutive summers following graduation from
high school provided they remain enrolled with 12 or more undergraduate
college credits in the semester preceding and following each summer of
employment. Knowledge, Skill and Abilities Required: - Ability to follow
oral and written instructions with a minimum of direct supervision. -
Ability to communicate effectively, and exercise good judgment, courtesy
and tact when dealing with children, their parents/guardians, and the
general public. - Ability to respond to emergency situations in a calm,
efficient and responsible manner. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Apply Online
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/racinewi/jobs/5204932/playground-leader?page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Services Department mission: to preserve our parks and open spaces and
provide essential recreational programs and cultural services in a safe,
professional, and friendly manner. The department manages parks totaling
over 1,100 acres, 5 community centers, and many other facilities to
Provide a Wide Variety Of Recreational Opportunities. Position Purpose
Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, Recreation Program
Coordinators or designee, the position is responsible for implementing a
weekly recreation program for children and maintaining a safe learning
environment. Essential Duties: - Coordinates a nine-week, themed
recreation program according to clearly stated program goals and
objectives. - Provides a creative, fun and innovative learning
experience for children from 4 years of age through 8th grade. - Plans,
promotes, organizes and implements daily activities, special events and
field trips. - Monitors, supervises and counsels youth at assigned
playground site. - Maintains safety and well-being of all participants
at playground sites, special events and field trips. - Promotes
communication with parents/guardians. - Controls playground site
equipment and supplies. - Maintains a clean and orderly playground
site. - Maintains a consistent and reliable attendance record. (Note:
Successful applicants must fully commit to working their assigned
schedule for the duration of the program with time off granted for
limited reasons only. Employees may be asked to work a revised
schedule/location at any time and are expected to comply. Falsification
of an absence will result in termination.) Environmental/Working
Conditions of the Position: - Exposure to outdoor weather conditions,
including extreme heat & cold, and rain. - Exposure to open water with
variable conditions. Physical Demands of the Position: Duties involve
the regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical
tasks such as walking/running over rough or uneven surfaces, bending,
stooping, kneeling, leaping, jumping down, standing in place or
continual walking, lifting and carrying of moderate to heavy items
(including people) on a consistent basis. Expected Work Schedule\*: Five
- Orientation Dates in mid-June. Nine (9) Week Playground Program from
Playground Programs (Kiddie Korner, Future, Play It Again, BIGS): Monday
Thursday, 8am\--5pm (one hour break); Friday, 9am-12pm. Leaders for
Non-Registered & All Sport Academy Playground Programs: Monday Thursday,
11a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. This job description is intended
to identify essential duties and also illustrates other types of duties
that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted as describing all of
the duties that will be required of an employee or be used to limit the
nature and extent of assignments that an individual is required to
perform. In addition to the responsibilities and duties listed, it is
expected that employees maintain a consistent and reliable attendance
record. Job descriptions are subject to revision at any time at the
discretion of the City of Racine. The City of Racine is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified
individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and
current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
\*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications
(note: you will be required to submit documentation for proof): -
Graduating high school seniors intending to enroll with full-time
undergraduate college credits in the fall. - Undergraduate full-time
college students who are enrolled and intend to continue on a full-time
undergraduate basis in the fall. - A full-time student shall consist of
a minimum of 12 credits per semester. Students are eligible for a
seasonal position five (5) consecutive summers following graduation from
high school provided they remain enrolled with 12 or more undergraduate
college credits in the semester preceding and following each summer of
employment. Knowledge, Skill and Abilities Required: - Ability to follow
oral and written instructions with a minimum of direct supervision. -
Ability to communicate effectively, and exercise good judgment, courtesy
and tact when dealing with children, their parents/guardians, and the
general public. - Ability to respond to emergency situations in a calm,
efficient and responsible manner. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Apply Online
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/racinewi/jobs/5204932/playground-leader?page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs