Outdoor After School Program Assistant I

Benefits

• Free Membership to the Community Rec Center after 30 days of hire.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for leading and assisting enrichment activities including academic assistance, and a focus on outdoor themed arts and crafts, group games, outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, biking, and others. The Program Assistant 1 supports the planning and delivery of engaging, safe, and developmentally appropriate outdoor activities for youth in the after school program.

Key responsibilities

• Supervises and engages with youth during activities
• Aids with setup and cleanup
• Maintains safety and behavior standards
• Supports communication with families and staff

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Leads and assists students to safely and actively participate in a wide variety of enrichment and outdoor activities
• Exercise authority in problematic situations with children; utilizing guidance and disciplinary procedures as directed by the Site Leader
• Promote academic success, good character, citizenship, healthy lifestyles, outdoor activity, and outdoor safety
• May be trained to perform additional job duties on different days for special events
• Plans and facilitates activities for program participants
• Participates in staff meetings and training as needed or required

Position Qualifications

• 16 years of age or older
• Time spent leading or participating in outdoor activities, preferred
• One (1) year of experience in elementary education or childcare setting, preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The Outdoor After School Enrichment Program is housed at Montrose County School District’s Outer Range School and will utilize local park and outdoor areas.
• Program hours are from 3 pm-6:00 pm, Monday through Thursday.
• Primary functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for walking, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
• This position will require moderate lifting, and heavy lifting on occasion, and working indoors and in outdoor weather conditions, including rain, snow, heat, and wind.