Site Director - School Age Programs - Foothills Park & Recreation District

Position:  Site Director - School Age Programs 

Hiring Salary Range: $48,179-$58,754

Full Salary Range: $48,179-$69,330

Application Deadline: 01/31/2025

Foothills is seeking a Site Director for School Age Programs. This position does require a split shift during the school year working 6:30 am to first bell and afterschool to 6:00pm. This position is responsible for coordinating the daily operation of onsite school age programs and camps: enforcing regulations; implementing and maintaining an appropriate safe recreational and learning environment for the children; supervising and training part-time staff. This position will work directly with children and parents on a daily basis providing quality customer service. This position is a full-time, exempt, and offers excellent recreation benefits.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure the program is in compliance with the Colorado Department of Human Services, Colorado State Licensing, Jefferson County Health Department, District Guidelines, and any other regulations or licensing standards that apply to Children’s Programs.
• Develop curriculum: prepares and/or implements lesson plans, monthly calendars, and newsletters: plans both long and short range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy.
• Fiscally accountability for the site by familiarizing self with all aspects of the site budget to ensure that all resources are managed effectively and within budgetary constraints: collects and records payments and outstanding balances, prepares reports and monitors revenues and expenses monthly.
• Maintain appropriate staff supervision; by keeping proper staff ratios, preparing staff schedules, reviewing staff time sheets, assisting with the hiring, training and evaluating of all program personnel.
• Ensure program, rooms and play areas are maintained in a clean, orderly, and safe condition by inspecting and maintaining materials and equipment.
• Develop and actively maintain positive communication with parents, children, school and administrative staff. Provide information to parents concerning their children’s development, abilities, and areas of concern: explains program procedures and classroom activities, and serves as a program liaison. Recognize concerns, evaluate course of action and respond professionally.
• Use positive behavior reinforcement and developmentally-appropriate guidance techniques to encourage appropriate behavior, inform Program Specialist if assistance is needed with behavior management, and provide documentation of inappropriate behavior.
• Answer telephone calls, relay appropriate information regarding programs, give tours of the site, and actively recruit new children to the program by generating marketing ideas.
• Complete and maintain children’s files, reports, records, and other documents, and collect forms and information from parents/guardians as required by the program; maintain confidentiality of child and parent information.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings, and site events as requested. Share information gained in professional development classes or through research.

* Report incidents of suspected child abuse to proper authorities.

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive duties of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties, as may be required.

Keyword: Children's Programs
Required Experience:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Elementary Education, Human Services or directly related field. OR
• Associate’s degree in Elementary Education, Human Services or directly related field and one (1) year full time experience working in a similar setting school age children. OR
• Three (3) years of full-time experience working in a similar setting with school age children and within 6 months of achieving the listed degrees above.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must meet appropriate Director requirements/qualifications and provide all documentation as required by the State of Colorado’s Department of Human Services upon hire.
• Possession of current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Universal Precautions.
• Administer Medication certification preferred.
• Complete fifteen (15) hours training annually.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment. Must be insurable by the District carrier at the onset and for the duration of employment. 
• Satisfactory criminal background check including Colorado Bureau of Investigations and TRAILS/Central Registry criminal record review as required by the Colorado Department of Social Services within five (5) working days of employment.
• Provide all documentation as required by the State of Colorado Child Care Licensing Division upon hire.

Benefits:

As a Full-Time Foothills employee, benefits include:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Paid Time-Off (vacation, personal & sick time) which equates to 4+ weeks/year
• 8 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday/year
• Recreation discounts and perks for you and your dependents including but not limited to:
  • FREE use of our recreation/fitness centers, swimming pools, and ice arena
  • FREE drop-in fitness classes (includes but is not limited to yoga, Zumba and aerobic classes)
  • Golf discounts ($3 - $14 for 9 holes depending on day of week, free driving range and more!)
  • Discounts on childcare and other classes/programs
• 100% paid Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• 401(k) with annual District discretionary contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (medical and/or dependent care)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance available
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability insurances available
• Wellness Program- earn additional personal time or medical insurance discount and more!
• Tuition Reimbursement program

About Us:

Creating Community, Enhancing Health, Inspiring Play! We fulfill our mission by providing a variety of recreational services, programs and activities for both youth and adults. We operate three recreation centers, two golf courses, a two-sheet ice arena, swimming pools, and two indoor sports facilities. In addition, we maintain 68 park sites and over 30 miles in trails. Joining our team means you will contribute to the well-being of your community.

From: Foothills Park & Recreation District