After School Program Leader

  • Dubuque
  • City Of Dubuque
Salary: $14.70 - $16.80 Hourly

Location : City of Dubuque, IA

Job Type: Temporary

Job Number: 592534001-TEMP-07162024

Department: Parks and Recreation (Leisure Services)

Division: Recreation

Opening Date: 07/16/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: NA

Position Summary

Classification: Recreational Leader - Temporary

NA-03 $14.70 - $16.80

*This posting will be used to fill multiple positions. Programs run from September through May.

The Two (2) work locations and times are as follows:
  • Lincoln School at 555 Nevada Street - 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
  • Prescott School at 1151 White St. - 3:15 to 5:30 p.m., Monday- Friday
SUPERVISORY STATUS: Functional

GENERAL SUMMARY: The After School Program Leader will supervise youth after school until 5:30pm each day; provide wrap-around care for working parents; conduct recreation activities with after school programming groups; organize and promote activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, social recreation, movies, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members; model positive behaviors for youth; work with the professional/program staff in support of a structured recreation program.

Job Duties

JOB DUTIES:
  • Assist the school site program supervisor in planning and conducting activities.
  • Enforce rules or regulations.
  • Promote services or programs.
  • Organize recreational activities or events.
  • Gather information in order to provide services to recreation program participants.
  • Monitor recreational after school operations.
  • Administer first aid.
  • Prepare operational reports or records.
  • Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.
  • Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
  • Greet youth, parents, or visitors.
  • Communicate with management or other staff to resolve problems.
  • Develop plans for recreation program participants.
  • Provide encouragement to youth or families.
  • Accompany individuals or groups to activities.
  • Develop plans for programs or services.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local school site operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
  • Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services including recreation participant needs assessment and meeting quality standards for after school programming services.
  • Social Perceptiveness - Understanding people's reactions.
  • Service Orientation - Looking for ways to help people.
  • Speaking - Talking to others.
  • Active Listening - Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
  • Monitoring - Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
  • Instructing - Teaching people how to do something.
Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Age 16 or older
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Previous experience working with children or youth.


Supplemental Information

FLSA STATUS; Non-exempt

SUPERVISORY STATUS : Functional

Our Commitment to You
We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City of Dubuque values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Not Applicable