Youth Recreation Leader

Description

Benefit type: Part time- non benefited

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Bend Park and Recreation District is the largest childcare provider of school-age kids in Central Oregon. In partnership with Bend-La Pine Schools, the Kids Inc. program serves families with high-quality after school and no school day care. The Youth Recreation Leader is responsible for instructing classes and leading activities. You will interact with youth through developmentally appropriate crafts, games, STEM, and SEL activities.

• KIDS Inc. employees receive a special benefit – their elementary school-age children can secure a spot in the program and attend KIDS Inc. at no cost.
• Family Recreation Facility Pass for Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, The Pavilion and the Larkspur Community Center to use immediately
• COCC and OSU scholarships available

• Instructs classes or leads recreation and enrichment activities ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.
• Creates daily plans for classes and activities within established guidelines and curriculum.
• Oversees the safety, comfort and progress of participants.
• Adapts activities as needed to meet the abilities and needs of individuals.
• Prepares equipment, materials and supplies required for conducting activities.
• Sets up, takes down and cleans up after class as required.
• Completes required class records, progress reports, certificates, etc.
• Communicates effectively with the public including providing accurate information related to work assignment and responding to patron and parent questions and concerns.
• Responds to accidents and incidents according to procedure.
• Acts as a Mandatory Reporter; reports incidents of child abuse/neglect.

Schedules vary between 10-15hrs and 15-20hrs a week.

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm, Wednesday 12:30 – 5:30 pm
• Must be able to start your shift at the start of program.

• Basic recreation activity planning, class management techniques and leadership strategies,
• Progressive methods for teaching skills associated with assignment; and,
• Basic youth development principle.

• Plan, lead and instruct assigned recreation activities;
• Understand the needs of participants and adapt accordingly;
• Motivate participants through positive encouragement;
• Demonstrate skills responsible for teaching;
• Perform independently within a structured environment;
• Interact effectively with a variety of patrons/participants;
• Communicate effectively, tactfully, and pleasantly with the public and others; and
• Establish and maintain positive, respectful and cooperative working relationships with all contacts.

Supervision is not a responsibility of this position; however, position may provide direction over volunteers and Recreation 1’s. Works under the general supervision of a supervisor. Receives ongoing and specific direction from lead and supervisory staff. Carries out work with some independence but work and decisions are typically reviewed prior to final execution.

• Depending on job assignment, duties may be performed either indoors or outdoors, which may include exposure to environmental conditions such as extreme temperatures.
• Work schedule is varied and may require early evenings and holidays.
• Ability to walk and…