Eggan Youth Leader

Basic Function

Essential Functions

• The incumbent shall work well under pressure; meeting multiple and sometimes competing deadlines. 
• The incumbent shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
• Help develop, plan, and coordinate youth after-school activities and special events.
• Work with various youth programs and organizations.
• Evaluate programs to recommend modifications to Youth Recreation and Aquatics Supervisor.
• Act as chaperone and/or facility supervisor for youth dances and other varied events.
• Assist in maintaining records and logs for such records as attendance.
• Use proper discipline actions for youth displaying inappropriate behavior as described in the Youth Recreation Leader’s Handbook.
• Maintain proper documentation and contact parents of youth displaying inappropriate behavior as deemed necessary by following the Youth Recreation Leader’s Handbook.
• Unlock buildings and prepare them for public attendance.
• Secure the building after working, making sure all areas are clean, all doors are locked, and appropriate lights are shut off.

Supervisory Functions

• None

Competencies

• Philosophy, principle and practices of public recreation programming.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Youth programming and/or activities.
• Supervise youth activities and programs, while maintaining safety and well-being of youth.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, and in youth particular, youth and community groups and other employees.
• Communicate effectively using oral and written communications.
• Reduce accident risk and act in a proactive manner with all youth confrontations, fights or accidents.
• Mediate conflict in an appropriate manner.

Software

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook

Work Environment

• Office setting
• Outdoor work
• Working varied hours including nights and weekends and holidays

Physical Demands

• Climbing
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Lifting heavy objects up to 60 pounds
• Walking and running
• Reaching overhead and above the shoulders
• Kneeling or crouching
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Seeing to monitor activities
• Exposure to contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals
• Exposure to sun 
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, cold and heat
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals

Travel Required

Required Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school or GED
• Some experience in youth and recreation preferred

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Valid Drivers License

Affirmative Action/EEO statement 

Other Duties