Afterschool P.A.R.K. Leader

The Grove City Parks and Recreation Department (GCPRD) has an extended history of providing recreation-based childcare for South-Western City School District students. P.A.R.K., an acronym for Programmed After-School Recreation for Kids, offers a safe, affordable place for elementary school-aged students to stay mentally, socially, and physically active in the school they attend. The reason the P.A.R.K. program has been successful for over 30 years is because of the P.A.R.K. leaders who make a difference in the lives of our P.A.R.K. children and families. 

• Typical work hours: 2:15 pm to 6:15 pm, Monday-Friday when South-Western City Schools are in session  
• Program locations: Buckeye Woods, J.C. Sommer, Highland Park, Monterey, and Richard Avenue Elementary Schools. 
• Maximum hours scheduled per week: 28 
• Starting salary: $17.85 per hour

• At least 18 years of age and has a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Must maintain reliable and punctual attendance. 
• Has proven ability in oral and written communications.
• Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, civic leaders and the public in general.
• Has the ability to follow direction, provide necessary services and enforce stated rules and regulations. 
• The ability to plan and provide appropriate school age activities and have a basic understanding of child development and group management.
• The City of Grove City is a Drug Free Workplace. All candidates who receive an offer of employment will be required to undergo testing for commonly used drugs, including marijuana.

The P.A.R.K. Leader shall have the following powers and duties under the appropriate immediate supervisor:

• Represent the City of Grove City Parks and Recreation Department and PARK program in a positive and professional manner. 
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.

• Plan, participate in, and maintain constant supervision of all activities including daily games, community building, snacks, outdoor recess, indoor free time, open gym, and other programming for children.
• Assist the P.A.R.K. Site Manager with daily operations, reports, and records.
• Work as part of a team to create a positive environment where children can learn about themselves, interact with peers, and experience success.
• Possess good communication skills, patience, and a positive attitude.  
• Greet and engage each child and family professionally.
• Monitor the drop-off and pick-up of children following set policies and procedures.
• Clean and maintain the program space and equipment daily.
• Use positive behavior management including clear and consistent expectations for behavior, positive feedback, and redirection.
• Make site manager aware of all incidents and injuries, complete written documentation for incidents and injuries. 
• Actively interact with children individually while maintaining control of the entire group. 
• Position themselves for optimal interactions and supervision of children.
• Attend site meetings twice a month; participate in training including CPR, First Aid, AED, communicable disease, and child abuse recognition. 
• Fulfilling responsibilities for the primary site to which they are assigned and traveling to different sites on an as-needed basis at the direction of the P.A.R.K. Coordinator/ Supervisor.
• Follow policies and procedures of the PARK program as outlined in the staff and parent handbook.
• Obey and promptly execute all orders of the Administrative Assistant. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned.