Youth Activities Supervisor Lead

Description

Youth Activities Supervisor Lead

FLSA Status – Non-Exempt

I.  Job Summary

1.  Supports the Director of Youth Activities in the daily coordination and supervision of Kids Club, youth activity areas, and scheduled youth programs; provides a safe, welcoming and engaging experience for members and their children.

2.  Serves as a working lead by guiding attendants, assisting with schedules and activities, and communicating operational or safety concerns to the Director.

3.  Because of the fluctuating demands of the Club’s operations, it may be necessary for each employee to perform a multitude of different functions; therefore, as an essential part of your job, you will be expected to help others when the occasion arises, just as other employees are expected to help you. Accordingly, you may be expected to perform other tasks as needed or as directed.

II.  Job Tasks (Essential Functions)

1.  Provides day-to-day direction and support to Youth & Kids Club Attendants; assigns tasks, models appropriate childcare practices, and reports performance concerns to the Director.

2.  Assists with staff schedules, coverage, attendance and accurate timekeeping; promptly reports staffing shortages and scheduling issues.

3.  Oversees safe check-in and check-out procedures, attendance records, authorized pickup verification and accurate member charges.

4.  Maintains appropriate supervision of children and youth, follows applicable staff-to-child ratios and age-group procedures, and ensures children are released only to authorized individuals.

5.  Leads and supports age-appropriate games, arts and crafts, recreation and enrichment activities; assists with weekly and seasonal programming.

6.  Assists with birthday parties, camps, holiday activities and other Club youth events, including setup, staffing and cleanup.

7.  Communicates professionally with parents and guardians regarding activities, routines and concerns; escalates complaints and sensitive issues to the Director.

8.  Monitors cleanliness, sanitation, equipment condition and safety of Kids Club, game rooms and youth activity areas; coordinates cleaning and reports maintenance needs.

9.  Supports personal care, hygiene and snack procedures in accordance with Club policies, parent instructions and applicable program requirements.

10.  Ensures staff follow Club safety rules, emergency procedures, incident reporting practices and applicable childcare requirements; responds promptly to incidents and notifies management.

11.  Helps orient and train new attendants on procedures, child supervision, member service and safe equipment use; tracks required certifications and informs the Director of upcoming expirations.

12.  Maintains accurate activity, incident, attendance and supply records; requests needed materials and supports inventory control.

13.  Assists with opening and closing checks, securing youth areas, and communicating shift updates to incoming staff.

14.  Works with other departments and the Director to improve youth programs and member experiences; attends required meetings and training.

15.  Performs other appropriate assignments made by the Director of Youth Activities or designated Club leadership.

III.  Minimum Requirements

1.  Education and Certifications – High school diploma or GED preferred; relevant childcare, recreation or youth-program experience preferred. Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification required; other training or credentials as required by Club policy or applicable licensing.

2.  Language Skills – Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, coworkers and management; read and follow safety procedures and complete required records.

3.  Physical Requirements

i.  Stand – Approximately half of the time

ii.  Walk – Approximately half of the time

iii.  Sit – Less than one quarter of the time

iv.  Use hands/fingers to handle/feel – Frequently

v.  Reach with hands/arms – Frequently

vi.  Climb or balance – Occasionally

vii.  Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl – Frequently when assisting children

viii.  Talk/hear – Frequently

ix.  Taste/smell – Occasionally

x.  Weight lifted/force exerted – Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds; additional assistance for heavier loads

4.  Visual Requirements – Ability to observe children and activity areas, identify hazards, and read records and safety information.

5.  Work Environment

i.  Wet or humid conditions – Occasionally

ii.  Work near moving mechanical parts – Rarely

iii.  Work in high precarious places – Never as a routine duty

iv.  Fumes or airborne particles – Occasionally from routine cleaning

v.  Toxic or caustic chemicals – Rarely; use only as trained

vi.  Outdoor weather conditions – Occasionally during supervised activities

vii.  Risk of electrical shock – Low during normal equipment use

IV.  Reports to

1.  Director of Youth Activities

V.  Supervises

1.  Provides daily direction and guidance to Youth & Kids Club Attendants; formal personnel decisions remain with the Director of Youth Activities.