Teen Program Leader - Twilight Centers (Obama)

Job Summary

Teen Program Leaders are the direct service providers of the Twilight Center program. Leaders are responsible for continuous teen engagement through the facilitation of programs and activities.

This position is opening for Obama.

Hours of Operations :

Monday and Wednesday 5 : 30PM - 9 : 15 PM.

Saturday 5 : 30PM - 10 : 15PM

Position Summary

• Enforce all Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation policies and rules.
• Understand and abide by all policies and procedures outlined in the Part-Time Employee Manual.
• Working knowledge of Twilight Center policies, procedures, programs, and services.
• Actively promote and recruit participants for the Twilight centers program, including field trips and special events.
• Lead and engage participants in a variety of games, sports, arts, and contests.
• Assist with planning field trips and special events.
• Assist building staff with monitoring of facility and other administrative duties, as assigned.
• Maintain constant surveillance of assigned area.
• Assist with implementation of Emergency Procedures (per MPS Recreation policy), as needed.
• Setup and break down program areas.
• Effectively communicate with participants / patrons, Recreation Supervisors, Part-Time Recreation Staff, Building Engineers, and Principals, or designee (where applicable).
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Job Requirements

Preferred Experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Working Environment

This environment includes walking, climbing, standing for long periods of time, and possible loud noises when exposed to activities in the gym or similar environment. Staff will be required to supervise groups of children and adults as well as assist in the accommodation of children and / or adults with disabilities (within parameters of provided training).