After School Program Instructor - Extra Help

The City of Oxnard's Cultural and Community Services Department is seeking energetic Afterschool Program Instructors to be part of our team!

Under general supervision, the After School Program Instructor performs general recreation and human services program duties involving youth; provides instruction or training to program participants; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures, and work methods associated with assigned duties; and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Afterschool Program Instructor is the entry-level position that allows the incumbent to develop journey level knowledge and abilities. Initially, under closer supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of duties related to recreational and human services programs and activities and may reasonably expect to have the position allocated to the Afterschool Site Leader level after gaining experience and demonstrating a level of proficiency which meets the qualifications for the higher level class.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED / EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by a Recreation / Human Services Leader III or higher level recreation program personnel. An Afterschool Site Leader may provide functional and technical supervision to subordinate recreation leaders or volunteers.

WORK SCHEDULE

These positions work various schedules and at various locations throughout the city of Oxnard and Port Hueneme. These positions may be required to be available to work additional hours as needed to respond to workload needs. These positions are not governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and are eligible for overtime pay.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct program support for specific recreation and human services activities.
• Provides direct supervision of up to 20 students in grade levels 1-8 in recreation and human services programs or day camps; dispenses equipment; maintains equipment and facilities.
• Responds to questions and concerns from the public and program participants; provides information as appropriate and resolves concerns.
• Upholds the essential standards and grant requirements as noted by our partnership with local school districts.
• Provides homework assistance ensuring that it is completed neatly and correctly.
• Provides structured recreational and enrichment activities.
• Provides opportunities for participants to increase their English language fluency and proficiency.
• Implements content area lessons and classroom management strategies taught during professional development trainings.
• Attends assigned Professional Development Trainings during summer and throughout the school year.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

OR

EXPERIENCE

LICENSING / CERTIFICATIONS

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

DESIRABLE

APPLICATION PROCESS

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and / or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability, or sexual orientation.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for people / individuals with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT

On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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