Summer Recreation Leader

Position Summary

This position will work with co-leaders to plan and implement outdoor and indoor age appropriate weekly arts and crafts, games and activities for youth ages 6 - 13.x

Examples of Duties

• Work as a team with co-leaders to plan and implement outdoor and indoor age appropriate weekly arts and crafts, games and activities for youth ages 6 – 13. Prepare and submit for approval weekly program plans
• Create a welcoming, fun, supportive, supervised and safe environment for participants at all times
• Supervise, lead, and set a positive example for youth in summer programs
• Coordinate set up, take down and use of program equipment and materials
• Be prompt and prepared. Every program day will start and end on time
• Keep accurate records of daily attendance, accident reports and discipline reports
• Maintain order and discipline while conducting activities
• Administer basic first aid as needed
• Communicate and problem solve with program supervisor, coordinator, co-workers, parents and participants
• Attend training and be available for all program dates and meetings
• Follow the City of Brooklyn Center policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

• Have a genuine interest in working with youth and working as a team with co-leaders
• Ability to lead a group of youth independently, under limited supervision
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask and think quickly and creatively
• Ability to adapt and modify program plans as needed
• Must possess good judgement and decision making skills
• Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to have respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, participants and parents
• Applicant must be able to stand, talk, write, hear, balance, run, sit, kick, kneel, throw, and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Applicant must independently get to program location

Supplemental Information

Desired Qualifications:

• Two to four years working or volunteering with youth ages 6 - 13
• Experience working with youth in a structured and/or recreational setting
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Course work in elementary education, child development, recreation programming, social work or related field
• First Aid/CPR Certification

• Mandatory Training: June 10th - 13th.
• Camp in the Center: M-Th 7:45 a.m.- 4:45 p.m., June 17th - August 1th.
• Rec on the Go: Mon. & Wed. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m, Tues & Thurs. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., June 17th - August 9th.

There are no benefits associated with this position.