Recreation Program Coordinator - Childcare Programming

About the Department

Position Duties

• Performs a variety of planning, developing, implementing and evaluating of childcare programs, including, but not limited to, before/after care and summer camps. Researches and recommends new program creation and development. Assists in the recruitment and management of childcare staff to ensure proper methods and procedures are being followed. Assists the recreation supervisor in the development of program policy and procedures and oversees implementation Develops and implements program curriculum Maintains regular communication with the parents of program participants Orders and maintains program supplies Transports children between schools and program locations Works non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends and holidays Other duties may be assigned Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; participates in professional development activities; attends staff meetings and industry related conferences, as directed. Performs general office work such as word processing, processing registrations, refunds and transfers, scheduling meetings, answering questions by phone, email and in person, following financial procedures and providing department specific information. Works non-traditional hours including nights, weekends and holidays. Other duties as assigned.
• Performs a variety of planning, developing, implementing and evaluating of childcare programs, including, but not limited to, before/after care and summer camps.
• Researches and recommends new program creation and development.
• Assists in the recruitment and management of childcare staff to ensure proper methods and procedures are being followed.
• Assists the recreation supervisor in the development of program policy and procedures and oversees implementation
• Develops and implements program curriculum
• Maintains regular communication with the parents of program participants
• Orders and maintains program supplies
• Transports children between schools and program locations
• Works non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Other duties may be assigned
• Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; participates in professional development activities; attends staff meetings and industry related conferences, as directed.
• Performs general office work such as word processing, processing registrations, refunds and transfers, scheduling meetings, answering questions by phone, email and in person, following financial procedures and providing department specific information.
• Works non-traditional hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or at least four years of the equivalent combination of education and experience Experience developing and administering childcare programming Experience with event or program planning and implementation
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or at least four years of the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience developing and administering childcare programming
• Experience with event or program planning and implementation

Other Qualifications

• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, and the general public. Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and has the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and the ability to deal with problems involving a limited number of distinct tasks and functions in standardized situations Computer Skills: Knowledge of internet software; spreadsheet software and word processing software. Interpersonal Skills Must demonstrate positive management, communication, leadership and motivational skills. Maintains composure and professionalism under pressure. Sensitive to deadlines and completes work accurately and effectively in a timely manner. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must have a valid State of Ohio driver’s license and be insurable by the City fleet insurance coverage. Must have valid First aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External defibrillator (AEP) certification or the ability to obtain after hiring
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and has the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and the ability to deal with problems involving a limited number of distinct tasks and functions in standardized situations
• Computer Skills:
• Interpersonal Skills
• Must demonstrate positive management, communication, leadership and motivational skills. Maintains composure and professionalism under pressure. Sensitive to deadlines and completes work accurately and effectively in a timely manner.
• Must have a valid State of Ohio driver’s license and be insurable by the City fleet insurance coverage.
• Must have valid First aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External defibrillator (AEP) certification or the ability to obtain after hiring

Benefits

• Health insurance with generous employer HSA contribution Dental insurance Vision insurance Life Insurance Optional additional life, accident, and critical illness insurance Employee assistance and mental health resources Paid vacation Paid sick leave 3 personal days per year Ohio Public Employees Retirement (OPERS) employer contribution of 14%
• Health insurance with generous employer HSA contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Optional additional life, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Employee assistance and mental health resources
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• 3 personal days per year
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement (OPERS) employer contribution of 14%

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