Salary: $20.11 - $21.77 HourlyLocation : Hanover, NHJob Type: Regular Full-Time 40 hrs/weekJob Number: 00197Department: Parks & RecreationDivision: Out of School TimeOpening Date: 08/22/2024Job Summary On a daily basis this position is hands on working in the department's Out of School Time (OST) After School & Camp programs. When not working in programs the individual has assigned office hours for program planning and development. *Note* - This position works with the children in the After School and/or Camp programs and is not associated with the proposed Childcare Pilot program. Major Job Duties
- On a daily basis is hands on working with children in the After School or Camp programs.
- Coordinates youth and preschool programming and structured outdoor education; develops curriculum and thematic lesson plans and follows through with the planning.
- Assist as needed in coordination of the arrival and departure of children from program activities.
- Ensures activities and programs comply with department safety policies and procedures.
- Assists the Childcare Specialists (1-4 years) in the completion of their duties on an as needed basis.
- Coordinates the use, maintenance and storage of a variety of indoor and outdoor sports and recreation equipment.
- Identifies behavior problems and working with the OST Director develops appropriate strategies to address them.
- Provides direct functional supervision to assigned lead counselors and counselors on site at programs.
- Responds to and resolves problems and concerns while working in the programs.
- Other duties may include weekly supply shopping, welcome desk coverage, baking, and possibility of incorporating special interests/talents.
- Conducts program registrations using specific software, which includes taking in fees, giving out information for programs and keeping accurate records.
- Ability to carry out assigned projects efficiently and to their completion.
- Assists in the set up/take down of equipment for programs at the Community Center and for special HPR events.
- Assist during some HPR special events to provide programmatic needs.
- Attends staff meetings and training workshops as needed.
- Ability to establish and maintain courteous effective working relationships with coworkers, volunteers, and the general public.
- Performs related work as required for the effective operation of the department.
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
- Driver's license valid in the State of New Hampshire or Vermont for the type of vehicle or equipment operated or the ability to obtain within the first six (6) months of employment.
- Certification in basic first aid and CPR/AED or the ability to readily obtain these certifications within the first six (6) months of employment.
Knowledge and Skills Required
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of children's programming.
- Knowledge of outdoor recreation principles and practices.
- Knowledge of relevant laws and town and department policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of computers and ability to learn job-related software programs.
- Skill in planning and organizing recreational services.
- Skill in interpersonal relations.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
Regular full-time benefits eligible position.