The Program Leader assists the Program Director in leading classes for people participating in CUSR programs. Duties include maintaining a safe environment, enforcing risk management procedures, and promoting success in the program.
Program Leaders will work with youth and teens participants in a variety of activities including crafts, outdoor play and cooking.
This position follows a fall and spring season curriculum.
Supervision
The Program Leader reports to the Program Director and the Program Coordinator for which program(s) you work for.
Training Can be obtained through Champaign Park District
- Bloodborne pathogen training
- Attend and complete the CPI training as requested at the next available training date
- CPR, First Aid, and AED certification from American Heart Association or from an accredited agency
- Heads Up Concussion through Center for Disease Control
- Facility training
- Anyone who will be driving a Champaign Park District vehicle will need to complete and pass a driving test from one of our certified Champaign Park District trainers
- Mandated reporter certification
Classification
- Non Exempt, hourly
- Part-time, Seasonal position - August to May
Duties and Responsibilities
- Follow all Champaign Park District safety policies and perform all work in a manner that ensures the safety of the public, fellow employees, and him/herself
- Assist in leading, supervising and organizing program activities
- Assist in completing all necessary paperwork as assigned
- Attend staff meetings as assigned
- Communicate on a regular basis all progress, problems, concerns, and suggestions to the Program Director
- Arrive at program site fifteen minutes before the scheduled program and is prepared to stay after the program for clean-up and parent pick-up
- Notify Program Coordinator immediately of any illness or injury, which may conflict with program responsibilities
- Approach all activities with an enthusiastic and positive attitude at all times
- Attend staff training and orientation
- Assist in maintaining and monitoring the program's first aid kit
- Notify Program Director of first aid supplies needed
- Properly handle and dispose of biohazardous materials
- Follow all Champaign and Urbana Park District and CUSR policies and procedures as appropriate to the assignment
- Complete other work-related duties as assigned
- If 21 years of age or older, may be required to drive the CUSR bus
- Positive CAN-DO team attitude
Psychological Considerations
- May feel stress due to changing schedules
- Must resolve differences with co-leaders, supervisors, and parents/guardians.
- Must be self-motivated
- Must be able to provide creative problem solving and programming
- Must be able to positively relate with people who may have severe limitations or who may aggressively act out
- Ability to respond to problem situations in a mature manner and within the policies and procedures of Champaign and Urbana Park District and CUSR
Physiological Considerations
- The position requires a flexible schedule during evening and weekend hours on occasion
- Perform safe physical restraints and transfers
- Feed, diaper, and reposition participants
- Respond quickly and accurately
- Must be able to be physically active (e.g. extensive walking on field trips, push wheelchairs, etc.)
Environmental Considerations
- May be exposed to all weather conditions
Cognitive Considerations
- Must possess good safety awareness, judgment, and problem-solving skills
