Position Overview

Performs a variety of tasks in supervising and leading activities for children and youth programs at the Huntersville Recreation Center. This position works under the supervision of the Recreation Assistant and Recreation Manager.

Essential Duties of the Position

The following duties are those considered most essential to the position. This does not preclude the delegation of other duties considered as necessary by management to successfully complete an assignment or project.

• Assists Recreation Manager and Recreation Assistant with camp or afterschool programs.
• Organizes rooms and materials before participants arrive each day.
• Plans and lead snack time, group activities, and assists with homework or other activities as needed.
• Actively participates with participants, supervising their conduct, discipline and safety.
• Follows proper check in/out procedures, communicates with parents or guardians at pick up.
• Notifies supervisor of accidents, incidents, disciplinary actions, and other circumstances of concern and fills out necessary forms for documentation as needed.
• May assist with other recreation programs including overnight teen camping trips, sports practices, events, and/or childcare during adult classes.
• Works to ensure responsible safety, care, and supervision of all participants.
• Organizes, prepares, and cleans the recreation center as needed each day before and after program hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of childcare practices and techniques.
• General knowledge of children’s developmental and social growth expectations and needs.
• Some knowledge of health, safety and first aid practices, methods and techniques.
• Skill in working with children.
• Ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents; associates and program participants

Minimum Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED. Or a combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and skills to complete the essential functions and job responsibilities of this position.

Physical Requirements

This position’s physical requirements involve medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities may be required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, and/or walking.

Work Environment

Work has frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. recreation center).

Special Requirements

Afterschool program positions require availability Monday – Friday from 2:00pm – 6:00pm. Availability to work full days when school is out of session for teacher workdays preferred. Summer Camp is a 9-week program and positions require availability Monday – Friday from 7:00am – 5:00pm, plus occasional overnight travel. If assigned as bus driver, or in certain counselor positions, must possess or obtain a CDL license.

The Town of Huntersville is committed to providing equal opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), gender, national origin, religion, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town of Huntersville will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources staff.