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North of the River Recreation and Park District Manager - Expanded Learning Program in Bakersfield, California
The Expanded Learning Program Manager assists with the operation and management of the District's Expanded Learning program in partnership with Standard School District. Works closely with the site administration to align and coordinate expanded learning activities at the school site level assisting with planning, organizing, developing, and monitoring supplemental instruction, sports programs and enrichment opportunities for all students participating in the program in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. Directly responsible for the supervision of assigned staff. Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about children and families.
Under the general direction of the Director of Recreation, the Manager supervises Assistant Site Managers and Program Leaders. Typically, works 40 hours/week, Mon.-Fri., 9:30am - 6pm but schedule may vary dependent upon program needs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position's essential duties within the assigned areas: recruit, interview, assign, and train, program staff; supervise, oversee, and evaluate the program leaders in accordance with the district's policies and procedures, providing direct support to include coaching and disciplinary action and facilitating communication and resolve issues and concerns that may arise; accurately maintain all staff record and support, monitor, and approve staff time sheets; develop and implement strategies to support staff recruitment and retention including promoting job opportunities through various channels. Oversee program promotion efforts by creating and distributing marketing materials, coordinating outreach events, and ensuring effective communication with parents and guardians to enhance program visibility and engagement; collect and analyze program data and prepare and maintain necessary records and files relating to the program assuring records and files are in compliance; perform regular classroom observations and evaluate staff; promote positive behavior among all students as needed; regularly communicate, collaborate and maintain effective working relationships with NOR staff including direct supervisor and human resources; work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with all expanded learning staff including program leaders, site administration, participants and parents of the program; collaborate with site administration on facilities, school safety and addressing staff challenges and maintain consistent policies and procedures; seek out and develop relationships with community partners and enrichment providers; maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about children; plan, lead, and/or participate in staff meetings and development activities as directed; attend scheduled ASES and ELOP meetings; and attend evening and weekend activities and meetings as appropriate; assure that NOR and program procedures are followed to safeguard the health and safety of all program staff; report accidents and unsafe conditions as they occur to both NOR and school district; perform duties with awareness of all NOR requirements and policies;
represent area of responsibility at NOR management team meetings; a
ssist other District staff as necessary or requested; m
aintain required training designated for position; w
ork flexible non-traditional hours when necessary; travel locally and regionally as necessary to fulfill position requirements; complete special assignments and perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: School
work environment. Work activities include sitting and/or standing for long periods of time, working on a computer, and operating standard office equipment; working outdoors in all weather conditions, or in other facilities that include a moderate noise level, lifting objects up to 50 pounds, carrying obj cts weighing up to 25 pounds; see for purposes of reading laws and codes, rules and policies, and other printed matter and observing students; hear and understand speech at normal levels
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and can include nights, weekends and/or holidays. Commutes by automobile and communicates with students, staff, school personnel, parents, and the public.
The qualification requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the essential functions of the job. Physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
