Senior Youth Leader - PT - Afterschool

Colonial Group; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks a Senior Youth Leader to supervise Afterschool participants within Temple, TX. This seasonal position requires leading recreation activities, ensuring safety, and coordinating with staff.

Flexible hours including weekends and holidays; opportunities to assist in other divisions as needed. Responsibilities include supervising children ages 5-13, delivering lesson plans, recording participation, and maintaining quality service.

Qualifications

• Completion of two years of high school.
• Equivalent of one season working in a childcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead Afterschool participants.
• Develop and implement activities for ages 5-13.
• Ensure safety and well-being of participants.
• Maintain records of participation and reports as required.
• Work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Senior Youth Leader, under the supervision of a Recreation Specialist and Program Coordinator, will lead and supervise Afterschool participants, and other various recreational activities. This is a seasonal position. Must be available to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays and help in other divisions as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety and well-being of program participants
• Supervises children aged 5-13 in various indoor and outdoor settings, adapting to different weather conditions
• Develops, leads, and supervises at assigned recreation programs/activities, after school sites, recreation centers, rental facilities, and events for participants of all ages.
• Serves meals and snacks to program participants as needed
• Leads and supervises assigned Youth Leader team
• Develops and implements lesson plans for children ages 5-13 in areas of recreation, adventure, education, and enrichment.
• Provides exceptional service without exception; effectively communicates with children, parents, co-workers, and other City employees.
• Receives money, records registration, and membership information.
• Performs facility attendant duties for recreation centers and rental facilities.
• Oversees inventory and property management.
• Performs daily tasks to include cleaning, answering phones, and general office related tasks.
• Maintains essential records, prepares reports as required; to include but not limited to participation reports, usage reports, accident reports, and work orders.
• Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of two (2) years of high school
• Equivalent of one season working in a childcare environment (one (1) school year)

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year experience working in a related field
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Certificates and Licenses

• Valid driver’s license
• CPR and First aid or able to attain within 90 days
• Food handler license or able to attain within 90 days