Youth Program Facilitator - Begins Fall 2025 na City of Monona, WI
City of Monona, WI · Monona, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Escritório em Monona
About the Department
Position Duties
The following duties are normal for the position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive; other duties may be required and assigned.
- Effectively manage assigned group of children to facilitate socialization, participation and interaction of children with the goal of fostering the positive development of each child and the group.
- Build a positive relationship with each participant in your care, and foster positive connections between participants.
- Provide accommodations, and collaborate with other program staff to ensure active participation of all participants, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Cognitive disabilities, etc.
- Provide adaptations based on individual needs and utilize positive behavior guidance techniques.
- Plan, implement and document successful educational, recreation, youth leadership, and community service and arts activities with school-aged children.
- Record and submit daily attendance records, and any other required documents to Afterschool Program/Recreation Coordinator.
- Communicate with program families daily with important information regarding program participants.
- Inspect on a daily basis all facilities, equipment, and supplies and be sure all are accounted for and put away and cleaned at the end of each day.
- Adhere to policies and procedures in a proactive manner, making the safety and care of children your primary focus.
- Manage emergencies, unusual circumstances and behavior.
- Embody the core development goals: Physical Literacy, Environmental Literacy, and Social Literacy.
- Conduct yourself as a professional and representative of the City of Monona with school staff, parents, children and anyone else with whom you come into contact in your role.
- Actively participate in all aspects of staff development, including weekly supervision, weekly team meetings, pre-service training, and an additional training during the school year.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have a High School Diploma
- Current certification in Red Cross First Aid/ CPR/AED (or within 3 months of employment)
- Candidates who are pursuing a degree in a related field such as Child Development, Education, Recreation Management, or other related field strongly preferred
- Must be able to work at least 4 or up to 8 hours a day, Monday through Friday
- Experience working with school-age children, providing behavioral support, and leading recreation activities a plus
Other Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills – this position serves as an ambassador for the City and must engage the public in a respectful, professional and positive manner
- Must be able to supervise and participate in active recreation programs with children
- Ability to provide counsel, comfort, or encouragement to children when necessary
- Ability to manage emergencies, unusual circumstances, or unusual behaviors
Minimum Physical Abilities:
- Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
- Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
- Ability to see details at a distance
- Ability to monitor activities, recognize problems, and apply rules to solve them
- Ability to comprehend rules and work-related information
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all seasons