Twilight Center - Andrew Douglas M.S. / Barack Obama H.S. / James Madison H.S. -

POSITION OVERVIEW:

• 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 and the Community Center Staff Manual.
• Working knowledge of community center policies, procedures, programs, and services.
• Supervise Teen Program Leaders.
• Oversee the planning, informing, and implementation of daily activities, field trips, and special events, and assist with engaging participants, as needed.
• Actively promote and recruit participants for the twilight centers program, including field trips and special events.
• Assist building staff with monitoring of the facility and other administrative duties, as assigned.
• Assist with the surveillance of program areas.
• Assist with implementation of Emergency Procedures (per MPS Recreation policy), as needed.
• 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.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor and Building Director at his/her assigned Twilight Center.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 21 years of age or older.
• Able to meet the scheduling needs required for this position.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Completion of Crisis Prevention/Intervention training or ability to complete within 30 days of hire.
• Able to lift to 40lbs continuously.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of progressive experience supervising teens.
• 2 years of experience organizing and/or leading sports, arts & crafts, dance, and/or drama activities.
• Previous work experience in a public setting with a diverse population.
• Experience working with large groups independently.
• CPR/First Aid training/certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to effectively communicate with participants, parents, and staff.
• Ability to foster positive working relationships.
• Ability to relate to and empathize with teen issues and de-escalate conflicts.
• Excellent decision-making skills and ability to carry out verbal and written instructions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

This environment includes walking, climbing, standing for long periods of time, and possibly loud noises when exposed to activities in the gym or in a 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 the parameters of the training provided).