Program Leader

Job Posting End Date:

Worker Sub-Type:

Seasonal (Seasonal)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Position Summary:

Responsible for leading and organizing activities for the summer programs. Work includes maintaining a safe play environment, providing arts and crafts, and daily activities, and supervising program participants. The typical schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, some weekend and the season runs late May through August 25th. Hours will vary based on candidate availability, department needs, and weather.  

Examples of Work Performed:

The following duties are typical of this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.

• Maintain a safe play environment for program participants including checking activity areas for hazardous conditions, i.e. litter, broken glass, and equipment condition.
• Maintain order, supervise, and guide scheduled and unscheduled activities for program participants.
• Review and prep necessary items to implement daily lesson plans.
• Prepare all required reports on accidents and incidents including participant injury or discipline.
• Report unlawful behavior, vandalism, and hazardous conditions promptly.
• Prepared all required forms including incident reports, action reports, time sheets, attendance logs, work requests, and evaluation forms.
• Respond to citizen concerns.
• Report unlawful behavior, vandalism, and hazardous conditions to the proper site authorities and to the Recreation Superintendent.
• Other duties as related and assigned.

Qualifications:

At least 16 years of age.

Compensation:

Starting hourly rate for a Program Leader is $15.25 year one, $15.50 year two, and $15.75 year three. This is a seasonal position and there are no benefits.

Physical Requirements:

High Physical Requirements - Job requires significant physical exertion, with tasks that involve more active movement. This job may include standing for long periods, lifting heavy objects, or engaging in manual labor.

All physical requirements are described with the intent to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.

Selection Procedure:

The selection of the successful candidate may be made by assessment of education and work experience, oral interview, review of references, and/or other job-related selection procedures. Depending on position requirements, the selected candidate may be required to satisfactorily complete post-offer assessments, including but not limited to education verification, background checks, driver license verification, physical examination, psychological assessment, and drug screening paid for by the County.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Marathon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status.

Special Accommodations:

Marathon County will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Employee Resources Department office or phone (715) 261-1451 to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.

Notice to Applicants:

Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record: Each applicant’s application, records, recommendations, and qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wis. Stats. that allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the County not provide access to this information.  If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Employee Resources Department. If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law