Program Leader, Education ​/ Teaching, Child Development​/Support, After School

Position to be assigned to Kid Zone or Club West sites, working with youth between the ages of 5 and 14. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m.–6:15 p.m., 20-29 hours per week. Training, meetings and special events are scheduled on some evenings and Saturdays. This recruitment is to fill positions that are funded by the After School Education and Safety Grant Program (A.S.E.S. Grant) to provide after school care at various Washington Unified School District sites.

An official City of West Sacramento application form must be filled out in its entirety. The NEOGOV on-line application is considered to be an official City application. It is the applicant's responsibility to explain their qualifications fully and clearly. Incomplete information on the application may be cause for disqualification. In addition, the applicant must submit a resume. Applications and resumes will be screened for qualifications.

The most qualified applicants will be placed on an eligibility list. The top scoring candidates will be referred to the department for further consideration and the next step in the selection process.

The Program Leader plans and conducts department activities and events for the After School Education & Safety (ASES) Program at various sites, including but not limited to: parks, schools, recreational facilities and administrative offices.

Receives immediate direction from the Recreation Supervisor I/II or designee. No direct supervision of staff is exercised.

This is a part time, extra help position in the Parks & Recreation Department. The Program Leader is distinguished from the Program Aide by performing more complex tasks requiring greater independence and judgment in completing assigned programs, specialized programs, projects or activities.

• Assists with the organization, coordination, implementation, and marketing of grant and department programs, events and activities.
• Supervises and instructs less experienced recreation personnel.
• Maintains records and prepares reports as required.
• Conducts and guides recreational activities such as arts and crafts, science, nature, drama, and sports.
• Maintains order and assists in the promotion of and adherence to the department rules, regulations, and policies; assists in instruction of volunteer and subordinate personnel in in-service training and recreation workshops for leaders.
• Performs a variety of reception, clerical and administrative tasks as necessitated by the assignment.
• Implements program within City and grant requirements.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, implements, and participates in age appropriate, engaging, hands‑on activities.
• Interacts and stimulates interest while conducting and supervising program activities including, but not limited to sports, STEM, art, SEL, tutoring, social activities.
• Coordinates enrichment activities.
• Monitors students’ whereabouts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Plans and implements age appropriate activities.

Education:

Minimum age of eighteen (18) years at the time of employment or high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

One (1) year experience working with youth and/or the public preferred.

Depending upon assigned program, project, facility or activity, may be required to possess or obtain a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate and Multi-Media and/or Standard First Aid certificates prior to placement cessful completion of the NCLB test or proof of 48 college units.

May be required to attend off-hour meetings. Incumbent may be exposed to weather conditions while performing some duties outdoors. Prior to placement at the worksite, the employee must positively pass a fingerprint check and drug screen.

Mobility to work in a standard office environment, use standard office equipment and attend off-site meetings. On an intermittent basis, sit at a desk for long periods of time; intermittently walk, stand, bend, squat, twist and reach while performing office duties; lift light weights. Manual dexterity to use standard…