Playground Leader in Charge

Summary:

This part time seasonal position is responsible for providing a leadership/supervisory role with the Summer Playground Program and reports to the Youth Program Manager. Leaders in Charge are assigned to a specific playground location and will be responsible for daily activities, managing staff, and overseeing participants. This program runs for 8 weeks from early June to August. Working hours will vary Monday-Friday from 8:45am-1:15pm and may include additional hours for preparation and planning throughout the week as needed. Select mandatory training schedule will be provided by the program manager.

Essential Functions

1. Oversee day-to-day operations at pre-assigned playground locations including staff management and emergency protocols.
2. Responsible for the Playground cell phone and other township equipment/supplies throughout the season.
3. Act as the primary point of contact for parents/guardians and handle communications through the cellphone and playground email address.
4. Plan weekly activities and create weekly newsletter.
5. Ensure each participant is appropriately signed in and out each day.
6. Ensure a safe environment for participants.
7. Lead structured games, activities, and crafts independently and as part of a team.
8. Ensure daily playground inspections and shift reports are completed.
9. Handle, document and communicate any minor behavioral and medical issues with parents. Document and report major behavioral and medical issues to Youth Program Manager.
10. Responsible for maintaining a clean environment and keeping supplies organized and accounted for.

Physical Requirements

1. Able to stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time and intermittently.
2. Ability to reach with hands and arms, push items overhead, occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.
3. Ability to talk, hear, and see.
4. Dexterity is mandatory as this job requires frequent use of hands and fingers.
5. Occasional lifting of up to 15lbs.

Competencies

1. Provide direct leadership and instruction to participants and counselors.
2. Effectively communicate with parents and participants in the program.
3. Effectively communicate rules, guidelines, scoring, and possible scenarios of various games and activities.
4. Communicate to children from grades 1-6. Speak clearly to large and small groups.
5. Outgoing, energetic, and positive attitude.

Skills

1. Knowledge of various recreational games and activities.
2. Good leadership, communication, and social skills.

Abilities

1. Communicate effectively with participants, counselors, and parents.
2. Give clear and concise instructions.

Required Education and Experience

1. 1 Year Child Management experience
2. High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Enrolled in a post-secondary program for childcare or education.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

1. Must pass required State and Federal Background Checks

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice