Latchkey Group Leader

Summary

We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment or selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.

Pay

This position is an hourly position at pay grade 102.

Attendance

Non-rotating 15-hour work week, Monday - Friday 3p-6p; must be available to work additional hours as needed.

Who May Apply?

All persons legally authorized to work in the United States

Overview

The Group Leader assists with the development of the After-School Latchkey Program for children ranging in age from 5-13 years old. Group Leaders provide leadership and activities for children participating in the After-School Program to ensure a safe and caring environment that promotes positive child development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure the safety of children ages 5 to 13 and address any concerns expressed by the children. Continuously redirect children to limit any possible disciplinary issues

• Sign in children daily and ensure children are signed out by an authorized person. Write incident reports and discipline referrals as needed

• Instruct and lead children in various recreational games and activities. Assist Senior Group Leader with weekly and monthly special events for children

• Deliver daily deposits to financial institution as needed

• Assist Senior Group Leader with preparing bank deposits and deliver daily reports to Lindale Recreation Center as needed

• Ensure that there is constant communication with custodial and administrative staff at the school when issues arise

• Communicate daily with parents and guardians while providing excellent customer service

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma/GED

• No prior experience required

• Must obtain CPR and First Aid certifications before job assignment

• Driver's license preferred

Other Information:

Basis of Rating

Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Closing Statement

• Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.