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Summer Rec Program Group Leader

Company:
United Community Center
Location:
Milwaukee, WI
Posted:
May 27, 2025
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Job Details

Job Location

United Community Center - Milwaukee, WI

Position Type

Seasonal

Education Level

High School

Job Category

Education

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting the Youth Programs Department in the daily operations of the 2025 Summer Recreation Program, including the daily supervision of High School, Elementary and/or Middle School Students. Promotes a safe and productive atmosphere for students to learn and grow.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Follows rules, policies, regulations as outlined in the organization handbook

Execute written and verbal assignments from supervisor daily

Supervising high school aged volunteers, as well as elementary and/or middle school students during fieldtrips, presentations, and in-house activities

Facilitating and leading group enrichment projects, athletics, team building exercises, workshops, and creative game play

Assigning, reviewing, and evaluating participation and performance and recommending participants for discipline, termination or retention

Modeling exemplary behavior for elementary, middle, and high school students

Promoting life and social skills to elementary, middle, and high school students

Facilitation of conflict resolution

Promoting and ensuring the safety of all students and staff (staff receive CPR certification and training in first aid)

Keeping and recording accurate daily attendance records for participants

Promoting a safe and productive atmosphere for students to learn and grow

Miscellaneous duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing

Demonstrates basic computer, excel, word, and Google Drive knowledge

Demonstrated computer literacy skills, using MS Office, Google applications and other basic data systems including internet navigation

Must be honest, dependable, and able to meet deadlines

Self-motivated and able to work independently

Attentive to varying communication styles and demonstrates actively listening and open-mindedness while receiving information and instructions Qualifications

Ability to take pro-active and creative approaches in resolving any challenges presented while on job duty

Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos

Present information in one-on-one, small, and large group situations to youth and other employees of the organization

Excellent communication and leadership skills required

Previous experience volunteering or working with youth strongly desired

Demonstrated evidence of CPR, Concussion, and Mandated Reporter training will be required for the position (UCC will help to identify free/low-cost on-line courses to complete trainings) Working Conditions:

Mandatory Training Week: Monday through Friday, June 16 - 20, 2025, 10:30am - 4pm

Program Dates: Daily June 23 - July 18, 2025 (M-F: 10:30am-4:30pm)

25-30 hours per week

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