City of South Portland - School Age Site Leader

Start Date: June 27, 2024 | End Date: July 25, 2024
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Parks & Recreation

South Portland Parks, Recreation & Waterfront is currently looking for a Site Leader in our Before and After School Program, leading activities and providing staff supervision and care for children in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. This position will work in a South Portland Public School under the direction of the Recreation Manager. The School Age Site Leader will also work with our Vacation Camps, Teacher Workshop Days, Early Release Day programs and in the Summer will be a Director of one location of our Summer Recreation Camp.

This is a non-union position that assists with the supervision and implementation of school age recreation programs and events and other tasks as assigned. This is a regular full-time position working 37.5 hours a week, Monday – Friday during the school year. Hours include early mornings and late afternoons with a mid-day break (hours may vary during school vacation weeks, in-service days and teacher workshop days).  During the summer months, this position will serve as a Summer Recreation Camp Director.

Nature of Work: Plan, lead and supervise the provision of a safe, enjoyable recreational and enrichment experience for children in the community participating in the Before and After-School programs, vacation camps, and early release day programs, from September-June, and serve as a Summer Recreation Camp Program Leader, from June-August.

Supervision Received/ Exercised: Report directly to the Recreation Manager – Out of School Programming, the Deputy Director, and the Director of Parks, Recreation, & Waterfront.  Organize, direct and supervise the day-to-day work of Before-and-After-School staff and summer camp Counselors and Counselor Aides.

Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required. A minimum of two (2) years of experience working with school age children highly preferred.

Must obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid Certifications. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Maine Class “C” driver’s license throughout employment.

Must be mature, flexible and a good role model. Clean driving history is required.

Benefits: The City of South Portland offers competitive pay and a robust selection of employee benefits, including an excellent health plan with affordable family coverage, matched retirement options, dental, vision, life, income protection, long term disability, flexible spending accounts and more.  The City also offers health insurance “payment-in-lieu” and professional development opportunities.  We offer thirteen (13) paid holidays, fifteen (15) sick days annually, two (2) personal days, and vacation commensurate with relevant experience.

Starting salary: The City of South Portland offers competitive pay, starting at $20.37/hour. The position is eligible for annual step increases, and possible annual cost of living increases as approved by the City Council. 

The City of South Portland is proud of its talented and dedicated workforce and provides employees with job stability; a positive, family friendly workplace where work/life needs are valued and supported; and the support, encouragement and tools for successful careers.  The City of South Portland values diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and embraces sustainable operations. Come join our team dedicated to service excellence!

A full Job description is available on our website at www.southportland.gov.

To apply please send a cover letter, resume and three professional references to apply@southportland.org

You may also complete an application using our fillable pdf at https://www.southportland.gov/departments/human-resources/job-opportunities/

All application materials may also be mailed to:

City of South Portland

Genny Dyer, Human Resources Generalist

25 Cottage Road; P.O. Box 9422

South Portland, ME  04116-9422

Application materials will be accepted until position is filled.

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