Twilight Center - James Madison H.S. - Building Director

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.
• Understand and abide by all policies and procedures outlined in the Community Center Staff Manual.
• Working knowledge of community center policies, procedures, programs, and services.
• Supervise building staff and assist in assigning staff to locations within the program area.
• Assist building staff with monitoring of the facility and other administrative duties, as assigned.
• Maintain constant surveillance of the assigned area.
• Implement Emergency Procedures (per MPS Recreation policy), as needed.
• Effectively communicate with participants/patrons, Recreation Supervisors, Part-Time Recreation Staff, Building Engineers, and Principals, or designees (where applicable).
• Operate a security walk-through and hand-held metal detector.
• Ensure program areas are free of hazards and in a condition that is conducive to safe programming.
• Remain alert, free of distractions, and diffuse situations before they escalate.
• Cooperate with other staff to clean designated facility areas by following all health and safety regulations.
• Other duties and projects assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor 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:

• Previous work experience in a public setting with a diverse population.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience supervising teens and adults.
• 3-5 years of experience managing program or service operation.
• 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.
• Ability to delegate job duties as needed.

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).