Activity Leader - Youth Programs; Seasonal

ACTIVITY LEADER - YOUTH PROGRAMS

Part-time, Non-exempt, non-benefitted position

Training and Programs to begin 6/15/26

Open to internal applicants only through 5PM on February 20, 2026

All applications due by 5PM on 5/22/2026

Desired start date by 6/15/2026

General Statement of Duties: Facilitates and implements developmentally appropriate curriculum and enrichment activities in a classroom setting for children from preschool through kindergarten age; provides a positive learning environment that supports children's social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development. Develops and recommends program activities and projects; ensures safety of children who are participating in the program; does related work as required.

Distinguishing Features of the Class: An employee in this classification is responsible for ensuring the safety of children in the program while supervising and assisting children in recreation activities such as games, songs, learning activities, arts and craft projects, and special events; and for developing and recommending program activities and projects. Work is performed under the supervision of a Youth Programs Supervisor, with daily on-site direction from a Program Leader.

Supervision is not normally a responsibility of positions in this classification.

Examples of Essential Duties Performed: (Illustrative only. Any single position of a class will not necessarily involve all of the duties listed, and many positions will involve duties that are not listed.)

• Monitors participant safety with various measures including attendance taking, active supervision, and frequent head counts. Ensures the safety of all participants at the site.
• Supervises and assists children in recreation activities such as games, songs, educational activities, arts and crafts projects, and special events; leads and directs activities as requested.
• Recommends program activities and projects to Program Leader and Recreation Coordinator.
• Assists with serving snacks; performs necessary cleanup.
• Respond to behavior concerns and implements PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies) Administers first aid and responds to emergencies as required.
• At the direction of a Program Leader, prepares site; sets up supplies and/or equipment for activities; performs necessary cleanup.
• Responds to questions from parents and keeps them informed regarding their child’s progress/achievements.
• Adhere to the daily program schedule.
• Routine cleaning and sanitization of recreation program site and supplies.
• Completes paperwork as required.
• Reports cases of suspected child abuse to supervisor and contacts Department of Human Services as necessary.
• Performs other job-related duties or tasks as required.

Knowledge: Some knowledge of behavior management of school-age children; planning and implementing recreational and educational activities for school-age children. Some knowledge of school-age curriculum development; customer service; record keeping.

Skills: The administration of basic first aid and CPR; leading activities for children.

Abilities: Work successfully with children, parents and staff; deal effectively with behavioral problems of children; provide clear instructions and directions; understand and follow oral and written instructions.

The employee will frequently be required to stand and be mobile for over 70% of the work period. While performing the duties of this position the employee will frequently be required to crouch or kneel and seldom be required to bend and twist. Physical exertion and coordination is occasionally required to lift materials up to 30 pounds such as activity materials, snack foods, furniture etc.

The position requires manual dexterity and coordination, for the vast majority of the work period. In performing the essential duties of this position, the employee will spend over 50% of the work period indoors and the remainder outdoors, thus exposure to heat in summer is possible. Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation.

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