After-School Activity Leader & Camp Coach

City of Whitewater; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Whitewater is seeking a part-time Youth Program Supervisor to oversee an After School program for 4K–5th grade, plan activities, supervise staff, and ensure a safe, engaging environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating arts and crafts, games, field trips, reporting, and maintaining clean facilities. Prior experience with children is desired; high school diploma required. Competitive benefits available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience working with children is desired.
• Proficiency with basic office tools (Phone, computer, copier, MS Office).
• Ability to communicate effectively with participants and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plans, leads and participates in recreational arts and crafts, skill development activities and indoor and outdoor games in a summer camp environment.
• Provides safe and enjoyable environment for children; assists with them days and other special events.
• Reports anything unusual or out of the ordinary issues to the supervisor.
• Teaches sharing, sportsmanship and cooperation; monitors that rules are followed by campers.
• Monitors safety and health; administers first aid for minor injuries as needed.
• Communicates with parents about children’s accomplishments and behavior.
• Maintains clean and orderly play areas and storage areas.
• Distributes lunches/snacks as appropriate.
• Assists with drop-off and pick-up according to group schedule.
• Chaperones field trips.
• Prepares and submits attendance and misbehavior reports and schedules.
• Uses art supplies and equipment in daily tasks.
• Assists other counselors with maintaining discipline and moving groups between activities.
• Interacts with Parks and Recreation staff, city personnel, children, parents, and the public.
• Arrives on time for work.

Skills

Supervising children

Program planning

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Phone system

Desktop computer

Copy machine

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Whitewater is seeking a part-time Youth Program Supervisor to oversee an After School program for 4K–5th grade, plan activities, supervise staff, and ensure a safe, engaging environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating arts and crafts, games, field trips, reporting, and maintaining clean facilities. Prior experience with children is desired; high school diploma required. Competitive benefits available.