Recreation Leader

Experience Champaign Urbana; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 18,479 - 26,319; Part time

Job summary

Urbana School District #116 is seeking a Recreation Leader to provide supervision and lead activities for elementary school children. The role requires a High School Diploma, experience with youth in recreational settings, and relevant coursework. Working hours are 3.25 hours per day, from 2:45 pm to 6:00 pm, with a pay rate of $16.26 per hour. This position is non-exempt and offers a chance to impact children's development while collaborating with staff and parents.

Qualifications

• Experience working with elementary school youth in a recreational setting.
• College coursework in Recreation, K-12 Education, Early Childhood, Physical Education, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide close supervision at all times, creating a safe environment.
• Plan and lead activities for children's development.
• Complete daily reports and notify of any issues.

Skills

Experience working with elementary school youth in a recreational setting

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Credential in School-Age & Youth Development or Early Childhood Education

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Urbana School District #116

TITLE: 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

• 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

• 3.25 hours per day (2:45 pm-6:00 pm)
• 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: As soon as possible and School Year 2026-2027

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REVISED: June 2026