Substitute After School Program Instructor

Substitute After School Program Instructor

• Position Type:
  Parks, Recreation & Community Services - Seasonal
• Date Posted:
  7/29/2026
• Location:
  
  Various Locations
• Date Available:
  
  09/08/2026
• Closing Date:
  04/05/2027

Substitute After School Program Instructor

Nature of Work

Under the general supervision of the Recreation Program Coordinator or designated supervisor, the Substitute After School Program Instructor provides safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate recreational and enrichment programming for school-age children. This position serves on an as-needed basis and is called upon to work in the absence of the regularly scheduled After School Program Instructor or Lead Instructor. Work assignments are based on program staffing needs, employee absences, and operational requirements.

The Substitute After School Program Instructor is responsible for maintaining a safe, inclusive, and positive environment while supporting the daily operation of the after-school program and ensuring participants receive quality recreational and educational experiences.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the substitute instructor for the After School Program when the Instructor or Lead Instructor is unavailable.
• Supervise children at all times to ensure a safe and positive environment.
• Lead and facilitate age-appropriate recreational, educational, cultural, arts and crafts, STEM, sports, homework assistance, and enrichment activities.
• Follow established daily schedules, lesson plans, and program procedures while adapting activities as necessary to meet participant needs.
• Foster positive relationships with participants, parents, staff, volunteers, and the public.
• Promote inclusion, teamwork, respect, and positive behavior through effective classroom and behavior management techniques.
• Enforce program rules, safety standards, and City policies consistently and professionally.
• Assist with participant attendance, sign-in/sign-out procedures, and required documentation.
• Prepare, organize, distribute, and maintain program supplies and equipment.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe activity spaces before, during, and after programming.
• Monitor participants during indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, snack time, and transitions.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, accidents, injuries, illnesses, and behavioral incidents in accordance with City policies and procedures.
• Complete accident, incident, and behavioral reports as required.
• Attend required trainings, meetings, and orientations.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of recreation, education, or child development principles appropriate for school-age children.
• Ability to supervise groups of children while maintaining a safe, structured, and engaging environment.
• Ability to effectively manage participant behavior using positive reinforcement and conflict resolution techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, coworkers, and the public.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make appropriate decisions during routine and emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while following established procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, participants, families, and community members.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism, dependability, flexibility, and excellent customer service.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous experience working with children in recreation programs, schools, camps, childcare, or youth organizations is preferred.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, or the ability to obtain certification within a specified…