Part-Time Expanded Learning Recreation Leader

The City of Reedley is recruiting for three (3) Part-Time Expanded Learning Recreation Leader positions in the Community Services Department for the school year.

This position is in the Community Services Department and subject to the terms and conditions of employment as specified in the City’s Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual. Please review the job description below for employment requirements.

This is a part-time hourly rated position and schedules are subject to change and hours are not guaranteed.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo additional background clearance checks before the hiring process is complete.

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Under the supervision of the Community Services Director or assigned Recreation Coordinator, Expanded Learning Program (ELP) Recreation Leader and Assistant Site Coordinator program staff will provide for the safety and enrichment of students in the Expanded Learning Program.

• Expanded Learning Recreation Leader – This is an entry-level position in the Expanded Learning Program.
• Expanded Learning Assistant Site Coordinator – This is a higher-level position with some administrative duties in addition to the duties performed by the Recreation Leader. This position performs the duties of the Site Coordinator when the incumbent is absent.

Exercises no supervision.

May exercise supervision over Expanded Learning Program staff in the absence of the Site Coordinator and while teaching techniques and strategies.

May include but are not limited to the following:

• Organize, lead, and conduct recreation and enrichment activities, including arts, crafts, sports, games, cooking, singing, and science.
• Create lesson plans for enrichment classes, implement new ideas for class topics, and instruct classes.
• Assist students with daily homework.
• Maintain discipline on indoor and outdoor play areas to ensure student safety.
• Set up and clean up necessary supplies and equipment.
• Keep assigned areas clean and free of any safety hazards at all times.
• Report attendance.
• Serve daily snack provided by the program and clean up snack area.
• Keep daily records of snack program.
• Attend all meetings and trainings.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Safe and appropriate activities for children.
• Relevant legislation, policies, and procedures to ensure that children are supervised and safe at all times.

• Team build.
• Supervise children.
• Analyze and solve problems.
• Make good decisions.
• Effectively communicate verbally.
• Effectively listen.
• Manage stress.
• Manage time.
• Teach.

• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information received while performing the duties of this position.
• Be respectful.
• Be sensitive and aware of cultural diversity.
• Be flexible.
• Demonstrate sound work ethics.
• Be consistent and fair.
• Be compassionate and understanding.
• Build esteem.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment.

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

• A minimum of two years of experience with children between the ages of 5-13 is desired.
• Have experience with planning, organizing, and leading a wide variety of recreation activities.
• Know the basic rules, practices and equipment used in specialized recreation activities.

• Must have course work equal to 48 college units in child development or related field.

• Must have a passing certificate for the Paraprofessional Exam.

• Community First Aid and CPR Certification desirable (certification may be obtained after employment is offered).

• TB Test Negative Reading in the last 4 years.

In addition to the qualifications for an Expanded Learning Recreation Leader, the knowledge, skills, abilities, education and training detailed…