Youth Recreation TEAM Leader - Program Assistant at Bend Park and Recreation

Bend, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Supervision, Customer Service, Behavior Management, Childhood Development, Teaching Techniques, Safety Guidelines, Office Administration, Communication, Organization, Planning, Risk Management, Problem Solving, Training, Mentoring, Evaluation

Industry

Recreational Facilities

Description

Description Benefit type: Part Time - Benefited Benefits available: For a full description of our benefits, please click here. OPEN UNTIL FILLED- First review of candidates will be Tuesday February 24th, 2026 Have previous experience in childcare or education support?Join us as a Youth Recreation Program Assistant About the job: Provide leadership and supervision for assigned youth recreation program while also serving as administrative support for all Youth Recreation program areas. A day in the life: · Processes paperwork · Conducts research and generates reports. · Develops and formats documents and forms, proofreads and edits documents. · Operates a variety of office equipment such as copiers, and computers. · Provides excellent internal and external customer service. Creates a positive experience for customers through professional and courteous behavior and creative problem solving. · Provides training, leadership, direction and support to Youth Recreation staff. · Supervises assigned youth recreation programs and participants, staff and volunteers. Oversees the safety of participants in youth programs. · Plans, organizes, implements and supervises activities designed to be developmentally appropriate and builds skills. · Communicates on a regular basis with school staff, principal, office staff, custodians, counselors and teachers. · Identifies needed staff and equipment. · Performs program specific planning and evaluation within broad goals and guidelines. · Trains, mentors, sets goals with, and evaluates staff. · Addresses program specific risk management issues. · Interacts with the youth through games, and other planned activities. · Facilitate inclusion of special needs participants in your program. · Manages accidents and incidents according to procedures · Completes required reports/paperwork. · Oversees and participates in field trips including, but not limited to swimming, hiking, bowling, skating, and various other physical activities. · Purchases supplies, not to exceed $100. · Monitors program expenditures to ensure spending is in line with budget. · Oversees general upkeep and care of equipment, supplies and facilities used. · Attends supervisory and planning meetings · Communicates on a regular basis with patrons, participants, parent/guardians, community partners regarding questions, concerns and emerging issues. · Acts as a Mandatory Reporter; reports incidents of child abuse/neglect. · Performs job related duties as assigned. Kids Inc After School Program and No School Days Dates: Kids Inc follows Bend La Pine School District Calendar August-June This position oversees our No School Day programs and is required to act as the program leader for these programs. Including but not limited to conferences, fall, winter and spring break. Summer Camp Programs: This position assists in The PAC and Cougar Camp summer camp programs. Scheduled Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 5:30pm Estimated total of 35 hrs per week Requirements What you'll need for success: Strong Knowledge of: Operations, functions and standards for assignment including programming, facility operations, and risk management; Effective supervision and customer service best practices; Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures for assignment. Behavior management; childhood development and age appropriate crafts, games and activities; Effective teaching techniques; Safety and sanitation guidelines; and General knowledge of supervision practices. · Leadership, coaching and training. Office administrative process, procedures and functions, including Microsoft Suite Office Software, and telephone etiquette Basic arithmetic, spelling, English and grammar. Considerable Knowledge of: Effectively communicating with others verbally and in writing, including by phone, email or in person. Organize and prioritize own work in a setting with frequent interruptions. What we're looking for: Education, Experience, and Training: High school diploma or equivalent; college courses in related field preferred; AND One (1) year of experience in area of responsibility and/or performing similar tasks; OR Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training. License and Certification Possession of or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire a valid First Aid/CPR certification. Position Specific Requirement This position may require reporting to additional sites throughout the workday, typically achieved in a motor vehicle OR other modes of transportation. If choosing a personal vehicle, possession of, or ability to obtain valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days with an acceptable driving history as defined by district driving policy. If you do not have a driver’s license or have an unacceptable driving history, it does not disqualify you from this position, only from driving a vehicle for district business. Supervisory Responsibilities: In assisting the Supervisor, provides leadership to assigned staff, which may include directing and assigning work, adjusting work schedules, training, coaching and providing input into evaluating performance. Supervision Received: Reports directly to a Supervisor. Follows standard processes and procedures without supervision but confirms changes to standard practices and significant decisions in advance. Working Conditions: Depending on facility, duties may be performed either indoors or outdoors, which may include working in extreme weather conditions. Work schedule is varied and includes early evenings and holidays. Some positions require the ability to work a rotating on-call schedule and may require working during off duty hours for emergency call-outs. Physical exertion includes frequent walking, bending, and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling and kneeling. The flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention much or all of the time. Ability to work and maintain focus in a work environment with moderate noise (i.e., working around others making periodic phone calls or having conversations) and with frequent interruptions. Work includes extensive exposure and contact with staff and public, which may cause exposure to illness. Occasional focus on a computer screen. Manual dexterity and coordination may be required. Daily precise control of fingers and hand movements while operation computer keyboard, telephone, and standard office equipment. Ability to maintain sustained concentration on computer screens; use keyboards and a variety of peripherals. This position will require reporting to additional sites throughout the workday, typically achieved in a motor vehicle or other modes of transportation. If choosing a personal vehicle, possession of, or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days with an acceptable driving history as defined by district driving policy. Selection Process: Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training. An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by Bend Park & Recreation District policies, including a background check and a driving history review when driving is required for position. Veteran Preference Status Under Oregon law, veterans who meet minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for employment preference. To qualify for veterans’ preference, you must submit required documentation prior to the closing date of the recruitment. Veterans’ preference cannot be awarded without required documentation. Beginning January 1, 2026, certain preferences will also apply to current and former members of the Oregon National Guard. For more information on if you qualify for veterans’ preference visit https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/veterans-preference.aspx Equal Employment Opportunity: Bend Park and Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer Application consideration and wage calculation: To be considered for this position, applicants must have a complete online application. Your application materials and any submitted responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation. Incomplete information may result in disqualification and/or affect your starting wage. Bend Park & Recreation District Core Competencies: All positions with Bend Park and Recreation District are subject to district and position competencies. Below is a list of the most critical competencies for this position. Additional competencies are required for the position and may change based on needs. A complete list of the competencies is available from Human Resources • Accountability • Customer Service Orientation • Safety • Judgment and Decision Making • Teamwork and Cooperation • Results Orientation •

Responsibilities

The Youth Recreation Program Assistant provides leadership and supervision for youth recreation programs while also handling administrative support tasks. Responsibilities include planning activities, supervising staff and participants, and ensuring safety during programs.