After School Recreation Leader

City of Emeryville; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Emeryville is seeking an After School Program Leader for the Youth and Adult Services Division. This temporary, seasonal, at-will position offers the chance to lead creative after-school activities for Emeryville youth.

The role requires energic, responsible individuals who can work well with a team, encourage participation, and follow instructions. Availability Monday through Friday after school is expected, with some flexibility for bus trips and events.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• No formal education required; however experience in a supervised recreational program and/or college level training in Recreation, Physical Education, Education or a related field is desirable.
• Salary and program assignment will be based on relevant experience in the field or college coursework.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead recreational activities including arts and crafts, sports, and games; supervise field trips, which may include bus travel to local attractions, taking attendance and assisting with record-keeping; issue, maintain and store equipment and supplies.
• Interact with children, parents, care-givers, volunteers and City staff; ensure the safety and well-being of program participants.

Skills

Responsible

Team player

Energetic

Motivation

Encouragement

Follow instructions

Public interaction

Stamina

Independent work

Arts & crafts

Humor

After-school hours

Job description

Description

This is a temporary, seasonal at-will position working less than 950 hours per fiscal year and is non-benefited.

About The Department And The Position

The Community Services Department is comprised of three divisions: Community Services Administration, Youth and Adult Services, and the Child Development Center. We, as a department, take pride in the quality and variety of services we provide to the community and seek individuals who can contribute to this well-deserved reputation. The After School Program Leader will be a member of a dynamic team in the Youth and Adult Services Division charged with delivering creative, innovative, and enriching after school programs for youth in the Emeryville community.

The Ideal Candidate Must Be

• Responsible, flexible and proactive
• Capable of being part of an effective team
• Energetic and motivational
• Able to provide encouragement for participation in programs
• Able to follow written and oral instructions
• Able to exercise good judgment and deal effectively with the public
• Able to deal with stressful situations
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Knowledgeable of sports, games and arts and crafts
• Fun and has a sense of humor
• Available to work M-F during after-school hours

Duties and Responsibilities

Organize and lead recreational activities including arts and crafts, sports, and games; supervise field trips, which may include bus travel to local attractions, taking attendance and assisting with record-keeping; issue, maintain and store equipment and supplies; interact with children, parents, care-givers, volunteers and City staff; ensure the safety and well-being of program participants.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 16 years of age. There are no educational requirements for this position; however experience in a structured or supervised recreational program and/or college level training in Recreation, Physical Education, Education or a related field is desirable. Salary and program assignment will be based on relevant experience in the field or college coursework.

Supplemental Information

The selection & screening process will involve fingerprinting and a tuberculosis screening. All hired candidates will be fingerprinted and must pass tuberculosis screening.

Other Requirements

Candidates must also have eye sight sufficient to read data, memos, spreadsheets, vouchers, computer screens; manual dexterity to operate a personal computer, typewriter, copy machine; ability to sit for extended periods; stand, walk, bend, reach above and below shoulders and lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Stamina to interact with a variety of school age children.

About Emeryville

Emeryville is located at the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area. Its central location is the gateway to an extensive region that includes all major northern California cities, businesses, universities, and the Pacific Rim marketplace. The City is proud of its reputation as a leader in community development, cutting edge programs and progressive approaches to organizational issues. Emeryville has evolved from an industrial environment to a retail/technology based community.

Equal Opportunity Employer / ADA

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employers. All aspects of employment shall be without regard to sex, disability, race, political affiliation, religious creed, color, natural origin, or age. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled applicants to participate in the application and examination processes. Applicants needing special accommodations must contact Human Resources sufficiently in advance of the testing process to arrange for such accommodations. Please contact [e-mail].