Kid Zone

Program Manager

• Program Dates:
  • School Year Program: August 6 - December 21, 2007 and January 7  - May 22, 2008
  • Summer Enrichment Program: May 28 - July 25, 2008
• Program Hours:
  • Morning and/or afternoon position available Monday-Friday
  • Morning: 6:30-8:30 a.m.
  • Afternoon: 1:30/2 p.m.-6 p.m.
  • Summer: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Additional Information:
  • School Year:  All schools have either a Wednesday or Friday early release once a week. Staff must be available to work one of these days: Wednesday 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. or Friday 12 - 6 p.m. in order to be considered permanent.
  • Some paid evening training required.
• Rate of Pay:
  • Permanent or Rover Program Manager available 5 days per week.  Starting wage is $13.65/hour.
• Experience and Training:
  • Requires experience in all aspects of managing an activity center, coordinating, planning, and implementing activities for elementary age children and supervising staff.
  • Bachelor's degree in Education, Recreation, of related field preferred.
  • Must have a positive personality and strong child management skills.
  • Must meet AZ Department of Health Services Child Day Care Center Director requirements.
  • Requires successful completion of required selection process, successful completion of background investigation and verification of identity and work authorization.
• Essential Job Functions (completed under the supervision of the Community Education Coordinator and Youth Services Supervisor):
  • Design, organize, direct, and teach a variety of recreational and educational activities for students grades K-5 registered in the Kid Zone Enrichment Program.
  • Coordinate and communicate effectively with the City of Tempe employees including school district staff and participating agencies.
  • Maintain informative and supportive relationship with parents.
  • Maintain discipline, safety and control of site.
  • Participate in hiring, training, supervising, supporting, and evaluating of center staff.
  • Attend all staff meetings and trainings.  Plan and facilitate regular site staff meetings.
  • Serve on center council for ASQ (Assessing School-Age Quality) standards.
  • Maintaining files, attendance records, payroll, and accept fee payments from parents.
  • Ensure center complies with all AZ DHS and Dept. of Economic Security regulations.
  • Encourage high participation of students in daily activities and planning process.
  • Maintain the facility by keeping it clean, organized, & secure.  Report problems. 
  • Maintain adequate resources of supplies and equipment while staying within allotted budget.
  • Maintain equipment in safe working order.  Arrange for repairs/replacements.
  • Organize daily set-up and take-down of center: lifting/moving tables, chairs, and boxes.
• Requirements:
  • Submit name, complete addresses and phone numbers of six references.
  • Submit proof of negative TB/Tine test and MMR Immunization or inoculation.
  • Must undergo fingerprint check.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must be available for additional hours on "early release" days.
  • Must be CPR/ 1st Aid certified within 30 days of hire.
  • Must purchase staff shirt.
  • Must attend our paid new employee orientation and trainings.

Arizona Department of Health Services Qualifications

Program Manager

Application Packet

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