Recreation Specialist - Cave Teen Center Site Leader (Part-Time)

IMPORTANT: Applications must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application.

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The Folsom Parks & Recreation Department is currently recruiting for one (1) CAVE Teen Center Site Leader to join the Community & Cultural Services Division .

Under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator, the CAVE Teen Center Site Leader will be responsible for maintaining the coordination, implementation, staffing and administration of the Cave Teen Center.

The specific duties of the Site Leader include program development and management, participation in staff development, and offsite collaborations. They will provide a safe, nurturing, and well-supervised teen center, be the liaison with parents, volunteers, and visitors to display the site and the program positively. This position is responsible for planning and development of the creative learning environment, establishment of interest centers, and preparation of needed materials and supplies. A Site Leaders leadership, communication, and most importantly patience, will be required in giving our students the stability and nurturing atmosphere they need to succeed. They are directly responsible for creating a positive and fun atmosphere.
Schedule

• Schedule: Monday - Wednesday 3:00pm - 6:15pm, Thursday 1:30pm - 6:15pm & Friday 3:00pm - 5:45pm
• Schedule will also support any school district early dismissal days and meetings as required.
• Duration: position is ongoing as long as needed and supported by the budget.

Pay & Benefits

• Non-exempt, hourly.
• Temporary, Part-time positions are hourly and not eligible for benefits, and are limited to working 999 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). No full-time regular appointment will be made from this class.

Note: Unfortunately current active CalPERS members are ineligible for employment with part-time positions.

For questions, please contact Recreation Coordinator Nadia Khhokhhar Roberts at ... or ....

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.

Program Development:

• Ability to create and implement fun, engaging developmentally appropriate activities, character development, project- based learning, fitness and recreation, academics/enrichment.
• Responsible for immediately reporting and documenting any and all injuries or incidents to coordinator.
• Maintain cleanliness in all program areas; including the upkeep of the equipment and facility in an acceptable manner and the set-up and breakdown during the program day to contribute to ongoing efforts to keep the teen center orderly.
• Communicates with Recreation Coordinator, staff and parents on a regular basis regarding program activities and participant behavior.
• Design a site program schedule/calendar together with site team that includes a variety of enrichment, and recreational activities.
• Ability to lead and supervise activities, monitor behavior, oversee curriculum activities, and perform housekeeping responsibilities.
• Communicates effectively and in a professional manner with staff and parents on a regular basis regarding program activities and all other stakeholders.
• Ability to make programmatic changes based on organizational requirements.
• Assists in marketing of programs for growth and retention.

Program Management:

• Provides staff performance management, feedback, and timely performance evaluations.
• Ability to work with, develop, lead, mentor, and supervise youth ages 11-14 in small and large groups.
• Awareness of and adherence to site budget.
• Maintain comprehensive student and volunteer records and produce reports as required.
• Takes initiative in researching, proposing, and implementing new ideas and activities at the teen center.

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Essential Duties" section of this specification.

• Enthusiasm, positive energy, and maturity.
• Ability to communicate well orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and pace duties and tasks.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with coworkers and the public.

Education:
High school diploma or G.E.D., some college preferred.
Experience:

• Previous experience working with children and knowledge of a variety of youth activities is required.
• Previous experience leading other staff is preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire date.

License, Certificate, Registration Requirements :

• Some positions may require possession of, or the ability to obtain and retain, a California Class C driver license by the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Current standard First Aid and CPR Certification.

P hysical Requirements : Work is performed in a typical outdoor environment on a year-round basis. (1) Mobility: frequent performance of heavy manual labor, frequent standing, walking, or driving; frequent climbing, reaching, bending, stooping, crawling, and squatting. (2) Lifting: frequent lifting up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting up to 100 pounds. (3) Vision: constant use of overall vision. (4) Dexterity: frequent grasping, holding, reaching, hand/shoulder/elbow movements. (5) Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person. (6) Emotional/Psychological: frequent coworker and public contact; frequent working alone and independent. (7) Environment: frequent exposure to outside elements (sun, wind, rain); loud noise, traffic, fumes, and other environmental substances.