Playground Partners - Fairfield

Pay: $19.00

Hours: M-F 11am - 2pm

Under the supervision of the Program Director, responsible for the implementation and supervision of the Playground Partners (PGP) program at local elementary schools. PGP is a lunchtime recess supervision recreation program designed to create a safe and positive recess experience where students can learnnew sports and games, teamwork and sportsmanship. Promotes character development, safety and engagement.

• Responsible for communicating with instructors, students, and school faculty to maintain order and creating a safe, inclusive and fun environment.
• Create a fun and welcoming environment for kids in grades Kinder-5th grade.
• Coordinate and implement age-appropriate organized play during lunchtime recess. (Mid-day availability required.)
• Ability to facilitate large group sports, games and activities in a short period of time with groups of
• 50+ kids.
• Ability to adjust to abilities of varying age groups. General understanding of age-appropriate gross motor skills.
• Develop relationships with school principals, office staff, teachers and rec aids.
• Ability to transport sports equipment to program site(s).
• Full school year commitment preferred.
• Must show emotional maturity by controlling frustrations and diffusing situations where others feel tension or stress. Show positive attitude toward the game and all its participants.
• Report any unusual incidents to the Program Director (i.e. altercations between students, injuries,etc.).
• Follow and enforce safety standards, policies and procedures.
• Attend all staff meetings, trainings and other YMCA functions as required by Supervisor.
• Maintain open lines of communication with school staff, Y staff and students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• support with recess/lunchtime supervision
• Create a fun and welcoming environment for kids in grades TK-5th grade.
• Ability to adjust to varying age groups. General understanding of age-appropriate gross motor skills.
• Must show emotional maturity by controlling frustrations and diffusing situations where others feel tension or stress.
• Show positive attitude toward all the participants.
• Follow and enforce safety standards, policies and procedures.
• Develop relationships with school principals, office staff, teachers and other rec aids.
• Monday - Friday availability 2 hours a day times range from 11 am - 2:00 pm

Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill Community needs. Recruits' volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations.

Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new

approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures,and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and…