Recreation Leader - Kids Inc

Looking for a part‑time position that leaves mornings and weekends free? Join our Youth Recreation Team! About the job

Bend Park and Recreation District is the largest childcare provider of school‑age kids in Central Oregon. In partnership with Bend‑La Pine Schools, the Kids Inc. program serves families with high‑quality after school and no‑school day care. The Youth Recreation Leader is responsible for instructing classes and leading activities. You will interact with youth through developmentally appropriate crafts, games, STEM, and SEL activities.

• KIDS Inc. employees receive a special benefit – their elementary school‑age children can secure a spot in the program and attend KIDS Inc. at no cost.
• Family Recreation Facility Pass for Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, The Pavilion and the Larkspur Community Center can be used immediately.
• COCC and OSU scholarships are available.

• Instructs classes or leads recreation and enrichment activities ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.
• Creates daily plans for classes and activities within established guidelines and curriculum.
• Oversees the safety, comfort and progress of participants.
• Adapts activities as needed to meet the abilities and needs of individuals.
• Prepares equipment, materials and supplies required for conducting activities.
• Sets up, takes down and cleans up after class as required.
• Completes required class records, progress reports, certificates, etc.
• Communicates effectively with the public, providing accurate information related to work assignments and responding to patron and parent questions and concerns.
• Responds to accidents and incidents according to procedure.
• Acts as a Mandatory Reporter; reports incidents of child abuse or neglect.

Schedules vary between 10–15 hrs and 15–20 hrs a week.

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 2:00 pm — 5:30 pm, Wednesday 12:30 pm — 5:30 pm.
• Must be able to start your shift at the start of program.

Strong Knowledge of:

• Basic recreation activity planning, class management techniques and leadership strategies.
• Progressive methods for teaching skills associated with the assignment.
• Basic youth development principles.

Skill and Ability to:

• Plan, lead and instruct assigned recreation activities.
• Understand the needs of participants and adapt accordingly.
• Motivate participants through positive encouragement.
• Demonstrate skills responsible for teaching.
• Perform independently within a structured environment.
• Interact effectively with a variety of patrons/participants.
• Communicate effectively, tactfully, and pleasantly with the public and others.
• Establish and maintain positive, respectful and cooperative working relationships with all contacts.

Supervision is not a responsibility of this position; however, the position may provide direction over volunteers and Recreation 1’s. It works under the general supervision of a supervisor. It receives ongoing and specific direction from lead and supervisory staff. The work is performed with some independence but work and decisions are typically reviewed prior to final execution.

• Depending on job assignment, duties may be performed either indoors or outdoors, which may include exposure to environmental conditions such as extreme temperatures.
• Work schedule is varied and may require early evenings and holidays.
• Ability to walk and stand for sustained periods of time with frequent climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing,…