Activity Supervisor

Brief Description

The Activity Supervisor plays a pivotal role in coordinating and overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of extracurricular activities and events within the non-public school setting. This position involves providing guiding a team of activities assistants, ensuring the smooth execution of programs that enhance student engagement, social interaction, and overall school community cohesion. The Activity Supervisor collaborates closely with school administrators, teachers, and staff to align activities with educational goals, promote student development, and maintain a safe and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• One year experience working in a special education environment preferred.
• One year experience in leading recreational activities preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• A valid California driver’s license is required of staff who have regular driving duties, and the driving record must meet the requirements of their position and be approved by the agency’s insurance company.
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• Physical capability to restrain children, lift 20 lbs, and engage in physical activities including various sports, sitting, walking, bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, reaching, etc.
• Physical, mental and emotional health adequate to perform job duties.
• Ability to work effectively with cultural/ethnic diversity.
• Ability to implement/supervise/evaluate a recreational program.
• Protect and honor individual integrity through confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a harmonious manner with subordinates, supervisors, and others.
• Successfully pass competency tests related to the accurate and thorough documentation of incidents and effective communication practices.
• Demonstrates reliable and punctual attendance to ensure continuous support and presence for students and staff.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing leadership development concepts in staff oversight, including time management, purposeful coaching and development, effective communication, and meeting facilitation.
• Manage day-to-day operations and ensure compliance with all personnel legal requirements, including staff oversight, hiring, scheduling meal periods, and approving timesheets.
• Provide training and guidance and mentorship of frontline staff.
• Implement program objectives.
• Collaborate with administration to develop a culture of "people first".
• Responsible for executing organizational strategies and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (such as HIPAA) for reports, records, and policies as outlined in contracts.
• Develop and maintain a procedural manual for program operations.
• Responsible for identifying and mitigating risks associated with potential adverse events, outcomes, or behaviors stemming from legal, ethical, or operational process breakdowns.
• Lead the planning and organization of school events, extracurricular activities, and special programs.
• Manage and allocate resources, including supplies, equipment, and facilities, needed for activities.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and external stakeholders regarding activity details, updates, and outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records, compile reports, develop and distribute surveys, and document details for future activities.
• Participate in interview and hiring process of Activities Assistants.
• Responsible for preventing and controlling infection.
• Responsible for maintaining a culture of quality and safety.
• Responsible for reducing the risk of injury to clients, staff, and visitors.
• Effectively use de-escalation skills and techniques for crisis prevention.
• Properly administer the C-SSRS to help prevent suicide.
• Effectively use Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques for crisis prevention and/or intervention.
• Effectively communicate with clients with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to teach life domain skills and adhere to principles of normalization.
• Provide weekly lesson plans to supervisor.
• Provide safe and secure transportation of students by adhering to all traffic laws and school safety policies.
  
  

Transportation

• Transport students as needed who do not have alternative transportation to and from school.
• Transport students as needed on special outings, reinforcement activities, community field trips and sporting activities.
• Assist other programs as needed with transportation and pick up and deliver program items needs as requested.
• Other transporting duties as requested.
• Provide assistance and support to the Career/Vocational Program
  
  

Other

• Attend all required meetings and trainings.
• Report any suspected child or dependent adult/elder abuse or neglect immediately to direct supervisor or utilize the chain of command if supervisor is unavailable.
• Report any client imminent danger to self or to others or gravely disabled immediately to direct supervisor or utilize the chain of command if supervisor is unavailable.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Summary

We are a nonprofit organization with a mission to strengthen families and communities by transforming lives! We are currently recruiting for an Activity Supervisor for our Non-Public School (Kirk Baucher) who is ready to make a difference in the lives of others.

Why Sierra Vista?

Our supportive, caring environment extends not only to our clients and families, but to our valued staff as well. Employees from a number of disciplines work together in a collaborative, stimulating environment that is a model for quality care.

Sierra Vista Child & Family Services Offers

• Health Insurance Coverage - SVCFS offers a comprehensive health benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision coverage, and an employer paid life insurance policy.
• 2 weeks of vacation, 11 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days upon accrual.
• Employee Assistance Plan with Unlimited access to professional consultants for money management, family counseling, legal advice and many other areas.
• Optional 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Clinical Supervision for state licensure.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Non-profit Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Salary Increases each year.
• Supportive/collaborative work environment.
• Discounts are available to employees for gym memberships, with cell phone plan providers and other discounted perks.