After-School Activity Leader
Roanoke County
Roanoke, VA
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 15, 2024
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Performs responsible recreational and clerical work in accordance with the program standards for children and/or youth at an assigned location. Responsible for organizing, planning and engaging in organized recreational activities with children ages five (5) through twelve (12) and/or youth ages eleven (11) through thirteen (13). Organizes and schedules activities to include appropriate games, music, arts and crafts. Collects fees. Performs other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Plans, organizes and conducts or participates in games, music, arts, crafts, playground and other appropriate activities.
- Collects fees.
- Supervises all activities to ensure the protection and safety of all participants.
- Provides a positive and authoritative approach to guiding behavior using age-appropriate limits and choices
- Encourages children to take responsibility for their role in the classroom community
- Teaches good eating habits and personal hygiene
- Ensures children have proper rest periods
- Ensures each child has individualized support in each activity
REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES
Education | Required: High school diploma or equivalent supplemented with college level courses or six month's programmatic experience with children ages five (5) through twelve (12) and/or eleven (11) through thirteen (13). |
Experience | Preferred: Some experience working with children in a structured environment. |
Certifications/ Licenses | Required: Must have current Red Cross First Aid and CPR certificates or obtain same after employment. Valid Virginia driver's license with good driving record. |
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities |
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Additional Requirements | In accordance with State licensing requirements, must be eighteen (18) years of age or older. Subject to a complete criminal history and Child Protective Services background search with acceptable results. Following a conditional offer of employment, must submit to a Tuberculosis test. Must also be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description. |
Supervisory Responsibilities | This position has no supervisory responsibilities. |
OTHER INFORMATION
OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH | |
MEDIUM | Lift and/or exert force of 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly. |
PHYSICAL DEMANDS | |||||||
C = Continuously 5.5 to 8+ hours daily | F = Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours daily | O = Occasionally Up to 2.5 hours daily | R = Rarely Less than 1 hour per week | N = Never Never occurs | |||
Code | Physical Demand | Code | Physical Demand | ||||
F | Standing | R | Sitting | ||||
F | Walking | F | Lifting | ||||
R | Carrying | O | Pushing/Pulling | ||||
O | Reaching | O | Handling | ||||
F | Fine Dexterity | O | Kneeling | ||||
O | Crouching | R | Crawling | ||||
F | Bending | F | Twisting | ||||
O | Climbing | F | Balancing | ||||
C | Vision (Correction Required: N/A ) | C | Hearing | ||||
C | Talking | R | Foot Controls (driving, operation of equip, etc.) | ||||
| Other (specify) | | |
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS | ||||||||
D = Daily | W = Several Times Per Week | M = Several Times Per Month | S = Seasonally | R - Rarely | N = Never | |||
Code | Health and Safety | Code | Environmental Factors | |||||
R | Mechanical Hazards | D | Dirt and Dust | |||||
R | Chemical Hazards | S | Extreme Temperatures | |||||
R | Electrical Hazards | D | Noise and Vibration | |||||
R | Fire Hazards | R | Fumes and Odors | |||||
N | Explosives | S | Wetness/Humidity | |||||
D | Communicable Diseases | R | Darkness or Poor Lighting | |||||
R | Physical Danger or Abuse | | Other (specify) | |||||
PRIMARY WORK LOCATION | ||||||||
Outdoors | School Sites | |||||||
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, WORK AIDS | ||||||||
Office equipment, playground equipment | ||||||||
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED | ||||||||
First aid equipment provided |
Benefits are available to full-time positions only.
Agency
County of Roanoke Virginia
Address
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke, Virginia, 24018
Phone
540-772-2018
Website
http://www.roanokecountyva.gov