After-School Recreation Leader for Youth Programs

City of Dubuque, IA; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dubuque, IA is seeking an After School Program Leader to supervise youth after school and provide wrap-around care until 5:30 pm at two city locations. Responsibilities include planning activities, enforcing rules, and promoting services within a structured recreation program.

Ideal candidates bring experience with children or youth and a commitment to safety, positive behavior modeling, and engaging activities such as arts, sports, and games at non-exempt after school hours.

Qualifications

• Age 16 or older.

Responsibilities

• Assist the school site program supervisor in planning and conducting activities.
• Enforce rules or regulations.
• Promote services or programs.
• Organize recreational activities or events.
• Gather information in order to provide services to recreation program participants.
• Monitor recreational after school operations.
• Administer first aid.
• Prepare operational reports or records.
• Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.
• Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Greet youth, parents, or visitors.
• Communicate with management or other staff to resolve problems.
• Develop plans for recreation program participants.
• Provide encouragement to youth or families.
• Accompany individuals or groups to activities.
• Develop plans for programs or services.

Skills

Public Safety and Security

Customer and Personal Service

Social Perceptiveness

Service Orientation

Speaking

Active Listening

Monitoring

Instructing

Job description

The City of Dubuque, IA is seeking an After School Program Leader to supervise youth after school and provide wrap-around care until 5:30 pm at two city locations. Responsibilities include planning activities, enforcing rules, and promoting services within a structured recreation program.

Ideal candidates bring experience with children or youth and a commitment to safety, positive behavior modeling, and engaging activities such as arts, sports, and games at non-exempt after school hours.