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Instructor of children's and young people leisure time educational activities

Description

These professionals lead leisure and socio-educational activities. These can be carried out in the field of recreational activities (recreation centres, camping trips, summer camps, etc), as services that complement school activities (playground, dining room, extra-curricular activities, etc.) or at open centres and other free-time education facilities for children.

Their most important function is to educate and instil values in children and young people, accompanying and guiding them during the performance of different activities. For example, if they work as an instructor in a school cafeteria, they will educate children and young people in eating habits and autonomy and if they carry out leisure activities, they will promote participation and respect through team games.

Tasks

Plan, prepare and assess the leisure time educational activities (motor skills, recreational-sports, manual and artistic techniques, etc.) adapted to the characteristics of children and young people.
  • Analyse the needs and characteristics of the group of children and young people of which they are the instructor.
  • Design the activities, with the respective objectives, content and methods.
  • Coordinate the activities with the rest of the actions of the respective entity.
  • Prepare or gather the materials necessary for the carrying out of the activity.
  • Assess the results of the activity that has been carried out, through the application of the appropriate assessment techniques and procedures.
  • Establish regular contact with the fathers, mothers or guardians of the children and young people in their group.
Implement leisure time educational activities.
  • Boost the activities and ensure their development, making sure that the participants follow them properly.
  • Educate on social and relationship values through leisure.
  • Encourage the union, understanding and communication of the group, managing conflicts that may arise in a pedagogical way.
  • Coordinate with the team of instructors.
Collaborate with the centre or entity in the other scheduled activities.
  • Watch over the children during meals, while carrying out educational activities related to social and eating habits.
  • Supervise the personal hygiene of the children and young people.
  • Prepare and carry out recreational and educational tasks during mid-day playtime.
  • Accompany the children and young people during their school bus route, which takes them from the point of origin to the school or children's centre and vice versa.
  • Once the activity is over, ensure that the children are accompanied by the person designated to take care of them, unless it is not necessarily due to their age and with the express authorisation of the father, mother or guardian.
Offer support to teachers and educators in relation to the specialised attention given to children and young people with functional diversity.

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