After School Programs, Budgeting, Child Psychology, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Educational Administration, Establish Priorities, Health Department, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Lesson Plans, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Parks & Recreation, People Management, Physical Education, Primary School, Purchasing/Procurement, Recreation, Schedule Development, Staff Motivation, Staff Requirements, Strategic Planning, Willing to Travel
Join the award-winning Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) team and help make a real impact in this community! As part of our National Gold Medal Award–winning organization, you’ll help bring joy, adventure, and enrichment to millions each year. JCPRD welcomes over 7 million visitors to our parks and engages 3 million+ participants in more than 4,000 programs—and we’re still growing.
When you work at JCPRD, you’re joining a team recognized locally, regionally, and nationally for excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. Enjoy outstanding benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a workplace culture built on passion, creativity, and teamwork.
Named Best Large Employer in Johnson County for two years running, JCPRD is the perfect place to grow your career, make a difference, and have fun doing it. Come work where you play—and help us inspire healthier, happier lives for everyone!
The following Leadership Competencies apply to supervisors, managers, and executives based on designated responsibilities:
- People Management – Clearly defines subordinate roles and responsibilities; motivates employees to perform and delegates work effectively; applies consistent performance standards and handles performance problems decisively and objectively; leads by example.
- Operations Management – Directs and guides operations in alignment with the County’s and department’s overall goals and objectives; ensures the execution of efficient processes to maximize the County’s and department’s resources; utilizes operational knowledge to make sound decisions.
- Strategic Leadership – Determines the strategic direction of the team or department in alignment with overall county goals; effectively communicates strategies internally and externally; creates a culture to support strategies and provides mechanisms to implement them; fosters buy-in and enthusiasm with employees.
Job Description:
Essential Duties:
- This position is responsible for daily care and administration of children in Before and After school enrichment program located within the elementary school setting; screen, hire, train, and develop all staff associated with program; Purchase program supplies, equipment, and food items within budgetary guidelines; Ensure the general health, welfare, and well-being of each child.
- Plan daily lessons and maintain Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) requirements for both staff and children; Schedule and accompany off-site field trips.
- Responsible for being a good communicator to all children, parents, administration, supervisors, and co-workers, providing excellent customer service.
- Enroll and attend 16 hours of off-site in-service annually. Learn and observe all JCPRD guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position is also responsible for the supervision and leadership of employees, which includes making employment-related decisions and/or recommendations, and formally evaluating performance.
Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling and shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Job Requirements:
- One year of experience with school age children in an organized setting.
- Qualified candidates must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.
- Self-motivation and ability to prioritize personal responsibilities and accomplish job tasks with autonomy from close supervision, as well as leadership and supervisory skills required.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Preferred - Bachelor’s degree required in Education, Physical Education, Administration of Parks and Recreation, Early Childhood, Child Psychology, or relevant field.
- Experience may be substituted for degree.
Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:
- Lifting – up to 25 lbs.
- Shift work – 7 a.m. – 9 a.m./ 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Approx. 30-35 hours a week)
- Travel required approximately 10%-20% of time.
- Exposure to extreme temperatures during field trips or during summer camp season 10% of time;
- All employees may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.
JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department.