Position Type: Parks and Recreation Line Employees

Date Posted: 6/18/2025

Location: Parks and Recreation Offices Town of Vernon Title: Recreation & Education for Kids (R.E.K.) Director Pay rate: $21.8484-$22.3686

JOB SUMMARY Performs responsible work in the planning, implementation, supervision of a comprehensive after school program. The Director is responsible for the day to day operation of an R.E.K. location.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Is considered a first responder for all medical emergency procedures and may be exposed to possible health risks. Supervises lavatories and assist children in daily living skills. Plans, implements, supervise, and evaluate all program offerings. Develops a diverse offering of daily, weekly and monthly activities. Assigns work schedules, supervises and evaluates staff. Has daily contact with parents and participants; resolves conflicts. Maintains accountability of and is responsible for the health and safety of all participants. Screens medical information and prepares reports and forms as required.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS Conducts in-service training and weekly staff meetings. Responsible for staff's maintenance of facilities and program equipment. Performs related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of a variety of leisure skills such as arts and crafts, music, drama, physical fitness, nature, aquatics, team and individual sports. Ability to deal effectively with parents, participants, and other Town employees. Strong leadership and administrative skills. Ability to motivate staff and participants.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EFFORT/ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS Able to lift light objects between 20 and 50 pounds. Able to perform moderately difficult skills such as writing and typing. Able to perform tasks which require hand-eye coordination such as instruction of a skill. Able to walk, run, swim, stand, and sit for prolonged periods. Able to see objects far away and closely, such as waterfront supervision. Able to hear normal sounds with some background noise such as a call for help from a child. Able to communicate through human speech as in talking with a child. Able to concentrate on moderate details with constant interruption. Needs to attend to task/function for 25 - 40 minutes. Able to remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others during the course of the day. Exposure to blood, body tissues or fluids, seasonal conditions in outside weather, and to loud or unpleasant noises.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS 16 years of age or older. At least two years previous experience in an organized camp or after school program. A valid Connecticut driver's license and transportation. Must work flexible hours. Attend mandatory training session in CPR, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens and overall departmental policies.

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