Senior Youth Leader - PT - Afterschool

City of Temple; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Temple seeks a Senior Youth Leader to supervise afterschool participants (ages 5-13) and lead a variety of recreational activities. This seasonal role requires flexibility, including weekends and holidays, and entails assisting in other divisions as needed.

You will develop lesson plans, supervise the Youth Leader team, assist with registrations and meals, and perform facility and office duties while upholding city policies and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Two years of high school completion.
• Equivalent of one season working in a childcare environment.
• CPR and First Aid certification or ability to attain within 90 days.
• Food handler license or ability to attain within 90 days.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Afterschool participants aged 5-13 in indoor and outdoor settings.
• Lead and supervise activity sessions and lesson plans.
• Provide meals and snacks as needed.
• Coordinate registration and manages attendance records.
• Perform facility attendant duties and inventory control.
• Maintain records and reports (participation, usage, incidents).
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, staff and City employees.
• 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