After School Program Leader - Modesto, United States - City of Modesto, CA

Description

Salary: $ $20.95 Hourly

Location : Modesto, CA

Job Type: Hourly

Job Number: 3291

Department: Parks, Recreation, & Neighborhoods

Division: After School Programs

Opening Date: 01/02/2024

Bargaining Unit: N/A

THE POSITION

This is a part-time, at-will, non-benefited position. Hours are limited to less than 1,000 hours per year.

The City of Modesto is currently recruiting for After School Program Leaders to join our team. The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department works closely with the community providing programming to youth, seniors and all citizens. As a department, we take our work seriously, but try not to take ourselves too seriously. We strive to foster a collaborative and collegial atmosphere among staff while providing high quality programs, activities and events to the community and neighborhoods. We take pride in offering excellent community service while remaining adaptable and responsive to our residents' needs and expectations.

We are looking for natural born leaders who have a passion for education. This position provides support to after school programs and expanded learning programs including but not limited to academic intervention, homework support, enrichment activities and supervised recreation.

If interested, apply today

APPLICATION PROCESSApplicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Due to the volume of applications received, resumes will not be screened for the purpose of determining who is the most qualified to compete in the testing process. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application with complete information and adequate detail. Do not substitute any part of the application with the words "SEE RESUME."

All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications of the position will be placed on an eligible list and invited to a selection interview with the hiring department.

Human Resources reserves the right to revise the selection process to best meet the needs of the City.

The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS

Essential and other important responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

Maintain clear, effective and timely communication and collaborative working relationship with supervisory staff.

Supervise program participants.

Supervise and maintain an appropriate student to staff ratio.

Promote and ensure a safe and positive environment for all program participants.

Provide academic assistance to program participants.

Plan and implement site curriculum and recreational and enrichment activities.

Utilize positive guidance techniques and appropriate behavior support for program participants; adhere and enforce all rules consistently and equitably.

Monitor and report any observations or concerns regarding the needs and problems of participants to supervisory staff.

Assist in daily set-up and cleanup; maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment for participants.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City and School District employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.

Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.

Attend meetings and training sessions as required.

Marginal Functions:

Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

CPR and First aid methods and procedures.

State of California curriculum based on Common Core Standards.

Positive discipline and redirection techniques.

Practices and techniques to achieve group cooperation in recreation programs.

Instructional techniques and strategies.

Light custodial maintenance techniques.

Ability to:

Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.

Communicate in a clear and concise manner.

Develop favorable public relations and maintain an appearance that projects a positive image.

Think clearly, quickly and accurately in emergencies.

Maintain an atmosphere that is physically and emotionally safe.

Work various shifts including days, evenings, weekend and holidays as assigned.

Prepare reports and records.

Lift and carry heavy objects.

Run forward, backward and laterally.

Perform light custodial maintenance tasks.

Experience and Training Guidelines:

Any combination of education and experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Volunteer or paid work experience with children is desirable.

Training:

Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent.

AND

Completion of forty-eight (48 units) of higher education or successfully pass a local assessment of knowledge or skills that demonstrates the equivalent of the above requirements.

Licenses/Certificates:

Possession of a valid First Aid Certificate is required within 30 days of appointment.

Possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate is required within 30 days of appointment.

Additional Requirements:

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Tuberculosis clearance by time of appointment.

May require some holiday and evening work assignments.

NOTE: If hired, you will be required to be fingerprinted at time of appointment, in compliance with Section of the Education Code and Section 5164 of the Public Resources Code. In addition, it is the City's policy to not hire individuals convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude, including, but not limited to:

• an offense involving conduct requiring registration pursuant to Penal Code Section 290 (sex offender); an offense involving sexual misconduct with children; an offense involving prostitution (including solicitation).
• or an offense involving conduct requiring registration pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section controlled substance offenders) or any felony offense involving drugs (including possession, sale, distribution, transporting or conspiracy).
• or a felony offense involving the use of force and violence upon a person or another, or a misdemeanor offense for same within the last five (5) years.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Mobility: frequent performance moderate manual labor; frequent sitting, walking or standing for long periods of time; occasional bending, twisting, kneeling or squatting. Lifting: frequent lifting up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision. Dexterity: frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person. Emotional/ Psychological: frequent coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: occasional exposure to loud noises and large groups of people.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Conditions will vary depending on assignment. Work may also be performed in a typical outdoor environment on a year-round basis subject to street or field noise and year round weather conditions. Duties may include some recreation-related field noise. Work often occurs at remote locations. Positions may require some overtime and weekend work and travel is rare.

SICK LEAVE: Employees employed with the City of Modesto for six (6) full pay periods or more receive sick leave credit at the rate of twenty-four (24) hours or three (3) days per calendar year, per AB 1522.

PUBLIC AGENCY RETIREMENT SERVICES ALTERNATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PARS ARS): Total contribution of 7.5% - employee pays 3.75% of wages (pre-tax) and the City pays 3.75%.

01

I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following Supplemental Questions and provide concise but detailed answers. I understand these responses must match the information I provide in the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. When answering narrative descriptions of my experience, I understand that I must include the name of the employer, dates of employment, and the name and phone number of my supervisor. I certify that all information provided on this application and the Supplemental Questions is true to the best of my knowledge.

• I have read and understand the above instructions

02

Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency?

• Yes
• No

04

A First Aid Certificate and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate are required to be obtained within 30 days of appointment as a condition of employment. Do you understand and accept that if hired, you will be required to meet the above-mentioned requirements?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you completed or are able to a possess one of the following items listed below by time of appointment?

• Forty-eight (48) units of higher education.
• Successfully passed a skills assessment such as a District Paraprofessional Exam or a No Child Left Behind Exam or other ParaPro Assessment and attached a copy of the exam results.
• None of the above

06

You may be required to act quickly in an emergency situation. This could range from responding to a medical emergency or handling urgent campus situations. Based on the physical requirements for responding to an emergency, are you able to perform that function?

• Yes
• No

07

This position may require you to be available to work at multiple City of Modesto school locations, are you able to provide your own transportation if needed?

• Yes
• No

08

Please choose any of the following populations you have experience working or volunteering with.

• Children
• Disabled Adults
• Senior Citizens
• Teenagers

09

Please indicate the hours you are available to work for each day of the week. For example: Monday 12:00pm to 6:00pm. If you are not able to work on a specific day, write "Not Available" or "NA."

10

Is your schedule of availability listed above expected to change? If so, please provide an estimated date of when this change is expected to occur (MM/DD/YY). If it is not expected to change, type "NA."

11

Do you have any volunteer or paid experience working with children and /or teens? (If yes, please be sure to include the details in the work experience section of your application.)

Required Question