What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Leader position at Thomas Paine Elementary School?
Urbana School District #116
TITLE: Recreation Leader
LOCATIONS: Thomas Paine Elementary
SUPERVISOR: This position reports directly to the Director of ASCCP/BSCCP and is supervised on a daily basis by the Site Coordinator at each respective location
JOB SUMMARY: The program staff shall consist of highly-trained individuals who are able to deal with the everyday needs and interests of young children and, at the same time, provide a close relationship in the areas of understanding, motivation, and self-discipline in a group setting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
- Provide close supervision at all times, creating a safe environment.
- Maintain discipline and enforce rules using appropriate methods.
- Plan and lead various daily activities contributing to each child’s physical, intellectual, personal, emotional, and social development.
- Submit activity plans and supply lists in advance to the Site Coordinator on a scheduled basis.
- Clean activity areas and put away all materials after each activity.
- Complete daily reports thoroughly and submit these to the Site Coordinator at the end of each day.
- Notify the Site Coordinator immediately if a child is ill, injured, or missing.
- Attend all Site staff meetings, trainings, and special events.
- Maintain a positive relationship with children, staff, and parents.
- Participate in activities leading to professional growth in school-age child care.
- Be responsible for the inventory and organization of assigned program areas.
- Be familiar with all participants and their families and cognizant of any other individuals to provide a secure environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
EXPERIENCE
- Experience working with elementary school youth in a recreational setting
- College coursework in Recreation, K-12 Education, Early Childhood, Physical Education, or related field
- Credential in School-Age & Youth Development or Early Childhood Education
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- 3.25 hours per day (2:45 pm-6:00 pm)
- Payrate $16.26/hour
- This is a non-exempt position that is not within the collective bargaining unit or an administrative position.
- Benefit information can be found on the Human Resources webpage.
START DATE: School Year 2025-2026
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
REVISED: June 2026
Salary : $16