Children's Leader - SBDCRC

Did you know that the Prince William County Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism has licensed preschools? Our program provides thoughtfully planned experiences and opportunities which stimulate learning in all developmental areas: social, emotional, physical, and cognitive. We provide a balanced program that includes choice and structured activities, whole group, small group and individual activities, and teacher and child-directed experiences. Our classroom environments are designed to encourage exploration and interaction with other children, teachers, and learning materials. Our curriculum is centered on dramatic play, blocks, art, sensory, science, math, music, movement, language and literature experiences. We seek to instill a lifelong love of learning!

If you are motivated, enthusiastic and love working with children - apply now! We have immediate openings for part time Children's Leaders at the Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center. Each classroom is staffed with experienced teachers who have a passion for teaching the next generation and who are committed to providing a safe and caring environment for children to blossom. We offer teachers ongoing training and opportunities for growth, and all of our preschool classrooms meet state ratio requirements or operate at lower ratios than the state requires.

Our preschool operates Monday through Friday from 8:45 a.m. until 3:15 p.m.

Preferred skills: Experience and knowledge working with children in a preschool setting/program. Excellent communication and customer service skills.

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism conducts DMV records checks on all employees driving for work purposes and criminal background checks on all hires age 18 years and older. Fingerprinting is required.

Note: The information that follows is a County-wide Classification Specification that may include details not specifically applicable to this position.

This class is part of the Recreation Job Family. Incumbents performs routine work in connection with various recreation programs or activities. Work is performed under close supervision with specific instructions provided as to the duties to be completed, the order of completion and method of completion. May perform duties as a building/field attendant, lifeguard II, head concessionaire, head cashier, food and beverage supervisor, children's leader or nursery attendant; and providing daily upkeep and light maintenance of equipment and facility.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This is an entry-level position that is responsible for providing administrative support and ensuring visitor and participant safety within the facility. Work is performed in accordance with set procedures and guidelines, and deviation from those guidelines require approval. May serve as a lead worker.

TYPICAL CLASS RESPONSIBILITIES (These responsibilities are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

1.Provides excellence in customer service by answering questions and providing information to the public. May provide specialized services based on the program or customer

2.Carrying out program plans, activities, and lessons. Sets up equipment or materials needed for an activity and cleans up after program.

3.Maintains and prepares equipment and facility for ongoing programs; prepares lesson plans and maintains related records.

4.Enforces program rules; provides emergency care and treatment as required.

5.Maintains required logs and prepares related reports. Accountable for implementing cash control procedures, monitoring and controlling daily financial transactions and inventory

6.Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

KNOWLEDGE
Life guarding surveillance and rescue techniques;
Customer service principles;
Recordkeeping principles;
Cash handling procedures;
Cleaning and sanitizing practices;
Food preparation and cooking practices and techniques;
Food handling practices and techniques;
Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations;
Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment;
Modern office technology;
Computers and related software applications.

SKILLS
Providing customer service;
Monitoring the use of equipment;
Applying life guarding surveillance and rescue techniques;
Cleaning and maintaining fitness equipment and machines;
Maintaining basic operational records and reports;
Using a computer and related software applications;
Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards;
Utilizing computers and relevant software applications;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Discipline specific responsibilities do not apply to this classification.

LEVEL OF DECISIONS
Responsibilities are typically procedure based with defined goals and processes or methods, but incumbents have the latitude to determine the speed or order of steps used to complete assignments.

DIRECTION RECEIVED
Incumbents perform tasks following defined procedures and standards, and deviation from procedures typically requires prior approval.

DIRECTION PROVIDED
Incumbents are typically not responsible for providing formal work direction.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
None.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
May require a State/Federal Background check..

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, and intense noises.

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