KEPPEL UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

RECREATION LEADER

DEFINITION
Under the immediate supervision of the Principal or designee, assists in the supervision and control of students in or around campus building, facilities, and areas adjacent to the school sites.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Reports incidents of misbehavior to proper school authority;  serves as a positive role model for students;  provides general campus supervision, cafeteria, and recreational and athletic areas;  supervises restrooms, bus areas,  and locker room areas;  and other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.  Exercise physical control only to the extent reasonable necessary to maintain order, protect property, protect the health and safety of pupils, or to maintain proper and appropriate conditions to learning.   Corporal punishment is not authorized or permitted.

This position shall have no regularly assigned custodial duties, but Recreational Leaders may be called upon when custodians or other appropriate personnel are not available to clean up after students as needed when they are ill or other similar emergency circumstances.  Any bona fide emergencies shall be determined by the principal or his or her designee. 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
       School regulations in connection with student conduct
      Controlled substances and their affect upon behavior
      Customs and activities indicative of undesirable youth groups
      Knowledge of appropriate behavior for K-8 age groups.

Ability to
      Supervise and direct students in a friendly, unemotional manner and work cooperatively with faculty and staff
      Ability to interpret rules and regulations
      Ability to enforce rules and regulations firmly and fairly
      Ability to work effectively with students and staff

Experience
      Prefer experience working with children.
      Prefer experience with security/safety procedures and measures.

Education
      High school education or equivalent

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Pleasant personality, neat and pleasing appearance.


Adopted October 3, 1991