Wrap Expanded Learning Program Leaders; Recreation Leader Specialist Vii-N​/C

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Come join the City of Long Beach! Our Community Recreation Services Bureau, in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, is seeking Recreation Program Leaders to assist with the WRAP After School Program. The WRAP Expanded Learning Program is a structured after-school program operated in partnership with the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD). This program is operated on LBUSD campuses and offers a balanced mixture of academic enrichment, homework assistance, and activities that support youth development.

WRAP is offered free of charge to all participants. (Applicants for this position must have completed 48 or more units at an accredited college or university OR must be able to pass a LBUSD-administered math and literacy exam.)

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is a nationally recognized and award-winning organization with 1,100 full-time/part-time staff and a budget of $85 million. The department oversees facilities and programs that reflect the needs and interests of a culturally diverse community, including 170 parks with more than 3,200 acres, 27 community centers, 3 public pools, 6 miles of beaches, and 3 marinas.

The department provides free and fee-based recreational programs and leisure opportunities for people of all ages and cultures. Youth programs include free youth sports for ages 5 to 14, summer and vacation day camps, 2,100 recreational and educational classes, sailing and aquatics instruction, teen center activities, skateboarding opportunities, and supervised after school and weekend activities at parks and schools. In addition, approximately 12,000 youth participate in non-Department sports leagues that utilize park facilities.

Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours available over a 12-month period, and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, non-career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.

• Under direction, supervise subordinate staff, volunteers and program participants in grades TK-8th.
• Under the direction of a site director, design, plan, market, and oversee implementation of site program including academic enrichment, homework assistance, social-emotional learning and physical fitness.
• Train subordinate staff on and model how to supervise a group of 15-20 youth in TK-8th grades, using effective behavior and classroom management techniques in alignment with Restorative Justice Practices.
• Assist Site Director to oversee participant behavior, program risk management, and safety of participants and staff.
• Assist in supervision of site program and staff, clean up and closing duties.
• Contribute and/or Assist in ongoing WRAP Academy Trainings for staff.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of incidents, behavior, meal service and attendance.
• Model effective communication with students, parents/guardians and school faculty regarding incidents that occur during program to promote positive working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Assist with development and maintenance of cooperative relationships with school administration, faculty, support staff, and the parents of participants.
• Attend all mandatory staff and in-service meetings and training sessions.
• Maintain and manage classroom program equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Adhere to the department dress code by maintaining a neat and clean personal appearance.
• Utilize computer software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook 365, Canva, Zoom, Google Meets and Forms, LBUSD City Span for various administrative duties.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Must meet at least one of the options below:
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    A) Two (2) years (or equivalent 500 hours total) of part-time experience (paid or unpaid) working in after school programming for school-aged youth, academic enrichment program or a related field;
  • (Option
    
    B) Forty-eight (48) units of college education, including a minimum of eight (8) units in recreation, childcare or a related field;
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    C) A combination of education and experience as outlined above.
• Must have completed 48 or more units at an accredited college or university OR must be able to pass a LBUSD-administered math and literacy exam.
• Must have access to reliable transportation for all job responsibilities.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Be willing to work a consistent schedule between the hours of 1:00pm-7:00pm Monday-Friday during the school year and 8:00am-5:00pm during school breaks.
• Be willing to assist various programs at various site locations.

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Zoom, Google Meets, Forms, Documents.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and…