Recreation Leader

Recreation Leader

This position is posted by Urbana School District #116, Urbana, Illinois.

• Job : 5323629
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Aug 06, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

The program staff shall consist of highly-trained individuals who are able to deal with the everyday needs and interests of young children and, at the same time, provide a close relationship in the areas of understanding, motivation, and self-discipline in a group setting.

• Provide close supervision at all times, creating a safe environment.
• Maintain discipline and enforce rules using appropriate methods.
• Plan and lead various daily activities contributing to each child’s physical, intellectual, personal, emotional, and social development.
• Submit activity plans and supply lists in advance to the Site Coordinator on a scheduled basis.
• Clean activity areas and put away all materials after each activity.
• Complete daily reports thoroughly and submit these to the Site Coordinator at the end of each day.
• Notify the Site Coordinator immediately if a child is ill, injured, or missing.
• Attend all Site staff meetings, trainings, and special events.
• Maintain a positive relationship with children, staff, and parents.
• Participate in activities leading to professional growth in school-age child care.
• Be responsible for the inventory and organization of assigned program areas.
• Be familiar with all participants and their families and cognizant of any other individuals to provide a secure environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Experience working with elementary school youth in a recreational setting
• College coursework in Recreation, K-12 Education, Early Childhood, Physical Education, or related field
• Credential in School-Age & Youth Development or Early Childhood Education

• 3.25 hours per day (2:45 pm-6:00 pm)
• Payrate $16.26/hour
• This is a non-exempt position that is not within the collective bargaining unit or an administrative position.
• Benefit information can be found on the Human Resources webpage.

START DATE: As soon as possible and School Year

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REVISED: June 2026

3.25 Hours Per Day

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Chad Harper, Co-Director
• Dr. Preston L. Williams Jr., Elementary School
• Phone:
• Email: charper