Playground Leader

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, Recreation Program Coordinators or designee, the position is responsible for implementing a weekly recreation program for children and maintaining a safe learning environment.

ExpectedWorkSchedule*:

• Five(5)OrientationDatesinmid-June.

• Nine(9)WeekPlaygroundProgramfrommid-Junetomid-August.

HoursofEmployment*:

Leaders for Registered Playground Programs (Kiddie Korner, Future, Play It Again, BIGS,)

Monday-Thursday,7:30am--5pm(onehourbreak);Friday,9am-12pm.

LeadersforNon-RegisteredPlaygroundPrograms

Monday-Thursday,9am--5pm;Friday,9am-12pm.

Essential Duties

Essential Duties:

• Coordinatesanine-week,themedrecreationprogramaccordingtoclearlystatedprogramgoalsandobjectives. Provides a creative, fun, and innovative learning experience for children from 4 years of age through 8th grade. Plans, promotes, organizes, and implements daily activities, special events, and field trips.

• Monitors,supervisesandcounselsyouthatassignedplaygroundsites.

• Maintains the safety and well-being of all participants at playground sites, special events, and field trips. Promotes communication with parents/guardians.

• Controlsplaygroundsiteequipmentandsupplies.Maintains a clean and orderly playground site.

• Maintains a consistent and reliable attendance record (Note: Successful applicants must fully commit to working their assignedscheduleforthedurationoftheprogramwithtimeoffgrantedforlimitedreasonsonly.Employeesmaybeasked to work a revised schedule/location at any time and are expected to comply. Falsification of an absence will result in termination.)

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities Required:

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions with a minimum of direct supervision.

• Abilitytocommunicateeffectively,andexercisegoodjudgment,courtesy,andtactwhendealingwithchildren,their parents/guardians, and the public.

• Ability to respond to emergencies in a calm, efficient, and responsible manner.

Educational Qualifications:

• Graduating high school seniors intending to enroll with full-time undergraduate college credits in the fall.

• Undergraduatefull-timecollegestudentswhoareenrolledandintendtocontinueonafull-timeundergraduatebasisinthe fall.

• Afull-timestudentshallconsistofaminimumof12creditspersemester.

Students are eligible for a seasonal position for five (5) consecutive summers following graduation from high school provided they remain enrolled with 12 or more undergraduate college credits in the semester preceding and following each summer of employment.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands of the Position:

Duties involve the regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking/running over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, kneeling, leaping, jumping down, standing in place or continual walking, lifting and carrying of moderate to heavy items (including people) on a consistent basis.

Environmental/Working Conditions of the Position:

Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and rain. Exposure to open water with variable conditions.

Expected Work Schedule*:

Five (5) Orientation Dates in mid-June.

Nine (9) Week Playground Program from mid-June to mid-August.

Hours of Employment*:

Leaders for Registered Playground Programs

(Kiddie Korner, Future, Play It Again, BIGS,)

Monday - Thursday, 7:30am--5pm (one hour break); Friday, 9am-12pm.

Leaders for Non-Registered & All Sport Academy Playground Programs

Monday-Thursday,9am--5pm;Friday,9am-12pm.

Rates of Pay per Hour*:

$16.39-$17.14

• Please note that work schedules, times, and rates of pay may be subject to change.

This job description is intended to identify essential duties and also illustrates other types of duties that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted as describing all of the duties that will be required of an employee or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments that an individual is required to perform. In addition to the responsibilities and duties listed, it is expected that employees maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record. Job descriptions are subject to revision at any time at the discretion of the City of Racine.

The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.