Community Center Aide

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in planning focused day camp activities/ programs and field trips
• Supervise youth volunteers – give guidance, be sure they are performing jobs correctly, are on time and having appropriate interaction with program attendees
• Chaperone field trips/outings
• Participate in activities with youth inside and outside
• Help with meals and snacks, as needed
• Keep accurate records for statistics and licensing procedures as needed
• Drive official vehicles for programming
• Attend staff meetings
• Assist in organizing events including performances, project demonstrations, and family events
• Sign children in and out for the day
• Maintain cleanliness of used areas, enlisting help of other staff/volunteers
• Communicate any concerns with the Community Center Director and/or Youth Program Coordinator and/or Corps Officer
• Understand and adhere to Safe from Harm policies

Administrative Expectations

• Satisfy the training requirements associated to the position and as required by The Salvation Army

Education

• High School diploma, equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of
• Knowledgeable or degree in area of education, child development, or related field or equivalent work experience with youth activity and programming
• Experience: Individuals must be at least 18 years old and have specific knowledge and work experience related to child development and programming for middle school youth with preferred experience with STEAM programming

JOB LIMITATIONS

• This individual will only commit resources of The Salvation Army that have been allocated or approved
• This individual will adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position
• The individual will keep the designated supervisor informed of all critical issues relating to their area of responsibility

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Will be required to do moderate physical work. Sometimes heavier
• To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to use standard office equipment including a PC and potentially make public presentations/interactions
• The work environment for this position includes an office environment with a low to moderate noise level
• This individual must be able to travel to meet the needs of the position. A valid MVR is required

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• This position reports to the designated supervisor
• In context related to this position’s duties, this individual will interact with a wide range of contacts both internal and external. In these contacts he/she will act as a representative of The Salvation Army and its mission

POSITION LIMITATIONS

• This individual will adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position