What are the responsibilities and job description for the Before School Recreation Leader position at USD #116?
Urbana School District #116
TITLE: Before School Recreation Leader
LOCATIONS: Elementary Locations
SUPERVISOR: This position reports directly to the Director of ASCCP/BSCCP and is supervised on a daily basis by the Site Coordinator at each respective location
JOB SUMMARY: The program staff shall consist of highly-trained individuals who are able to deal with the everyday needs and interests of young children and, at the same time, provide a close relationship in the areas of understanding, motivation, and self-discipline in a group setting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
Provide close supervision at all times, creating a safe environment.
Maintain discipline and enforce rules using appropriate methods.
Plan and lead various daily activities contributing to each child’s physical, intellectual, personal, emotional, and social development.
Submit activity plans and supply lists in advance to the Site Coordinator on a scheduled basis.
Clean activity areas and put away all materials after each activity.
Complete daily reports thoroughly and submit these to the Site Coordinator at the end of each day.
Notify the Site Coordinator immediately if a child is ill, injured, or missing.
Attend all Site staff meetings, trainings, and special events.
Maintain a positive relationship with children, staff, and parents.
Participate in activities leading to professional growth in school-age child care.
Be responsible for the inventory and organization of assigned program areas.
Be familiar with all participants and their families and cognizant of any other individuals to provide a secure environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or Equivalent
EXPERIENCE
Experience working with elementary school youth in a recreational setting
College coursework in Recreation, K-12 Education, Early Childhood, Physical Education, or related field
Credential in School-Age & Youth Development or Early Childhood Education
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
2 hours per day (6:30 am-8:30 am)
Payrate $16.26/hour
This is a non-exempt position that is not within the collective bargaining unit or an administrative position.
Benefit information can be found on the Human Resources webpage.
START DATE: School Year 2025-2026 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
REVISED: June 2026
Salary : $16
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