Playgroup Leader - Baton Rouge, United States - BREC, LA

Description

Salary: $12.00 Hourly

Location : Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: PGL2024

Department: Recreation

Opening Date: 05/03/2024

Closing Date: 5/17/2024 4:59 PM Central

FLSA: Non-Exempt

General Summary

The Playgroup Leader works with the BREC Beginnings program at BREC recreation sites, assisting in organization and operation of daily playground/recreation activities, overseeing and working with a group of children, assisting with related inventories and paperwork, adhering to operating and safety rules and regulations. BREC Beginnings is a recreation-based, social learning program for children ages 3-4.

Requirements and Job Specifications

Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent; and associate's degree from an accredited college or university.

Area of study (Major) Required: Recreation, Physical Education, Therapeutic Recreation, or Elementary Education or closely related.

Two years of experience working with youth may be substituted for the college education requirement.

Certification(s) Required: First Aid and CPR within 180 days of hire

Other Job Specifications:

• Excellent research and educational skills
• Excellent public relations and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for public speaking
• Ability to train & direct staff
• Ability to work with children 3 - 5 years old, staff, parents, and general public
• Leadership skills, including ability to inspire, confidence and enthusiasm to associates, participants, and parents.
• Experience in general office practices and computer skills

Functions and Duties

• Assisting with organization, promotion and leading one or more activity classes with emphasis on pre-kindergarten educational instruction such as: alphabet, numbers, calendar; other programs such as nature study, arts and crafts, games, music, special features, events sports activities, field trips.
• Acting as advisor, counselor, manager of group of participants.
• Communicating, enforcing, and adhering to rules and regulations for operation, safety and welfare of participants.
• Reporting to supervisor on activities, participants, plans, programs, problems and needs recommending action, carrying out policies, procedures and objectives of programs
• Maintaining appropriate records, inventories, making reports.
• Preparing activity room including dusting, mopping, cleaning tables, setting up/dismantling tables and bulletin boards.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.

Supplemental Information

This is a part-time position working 4 hours per day, 4 days per week; with no breaks.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official BREC online application or it will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for this vacancy. Complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement.

An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, and drug screen.

2024 PART-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The following benefit components have been approved by the BREC Commission as part of the valuable supplemental compensation package for part time employees. However, the Commission has the right at any time to amend, modify or change components; benefit provisions; eligibility requirements; and contributory rates. Each benefit is also subject to change by the authority of each governing body.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: BREC has adopted a deferred compensation plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions. BREC provides 4% contribution match for part-time employees. Upon request, a Nationwide Retirement Solutions representative can meet individually with each participant to review eligibility, participation, and investment opportunities. For assistance in setting up or making adjustments to your account call

CREDIT UNION: Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Baton Rouge City Parish Employee's Federal Credit Union. One may choose to participate in a variety of banking services including checking, savings, Christmas Clubs, direct payroll deposit, major credit cards or personal loans. Eligibility and rates are determined by the credit union governing board.

EMPLOYEE/FACILITY PRIVILEGE: BREC employees who actively participate in BREC programs gain a better knowledge and understanding of facility needs. This generates understanding and cooperation in interdepartmental needs. Some restrictions may apply.

PAID TIME OFF: Part-time employees who work a minimum of 29 hours per week and at least 1,000 hours will be eligible to accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) hours. The purpose of the "Paid Time Off" benefit is to allow part time employees greater flexibility to take time off for vacation, sick and/or personal time. The maximum accrual is 40 hours per fiscal year. Once employees reach the cap, the employee will not accumulate any more PTO until some of the time in the account is utilized. After the balance goes below the maximum, the employee will begin accruing PTO again. Except for illness, employees are required to obtain supervisor approval in advance for the time off.

PSLF: BREC is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness. Employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after Oct. 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven.

01

Have you ever volunteered for BREC? Yes or No. If so, in what capacity and what location?

02

Select the option that describes your highest level of education.

• High School Diploma/GED Certificate
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctor of Philosophy

03

Do you possess an active CPR/First Aid certification

• Yes
• No
• Yes, I am also AED certified

04

Please describe your experience working with have pre-school aged children.

Required Question