Temporary Part-time Youth Program Assistant

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with day-to-day program operations for Youth Campus (Grades 2nd – 9th).
• Assists with supervision of students during all programs and instructional periods.
• Assists with Workforce Training Youth Programs in addition to bringing new ideas to enhance programs while advocating for additional programs.
• Distributes and collects all materials and supplies needed for programs.
• Works with individual students and small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills.
• Coincides daily check-in and records attendance.
• Operates and cares for equipment used in youth programs for instructional purposes.
• Aid with special participant needs and other administrative needs.
• Aid with student recruitment and community relations.
• Might perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Minimum of two years’ experience working with youth
• Ability to organize time, space, materials, and groups
• Experience in K12 setting
• Associates degree or higher
• Previous involvement with youth camps/programs
• Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with others

Behavioral Core Competencies

• Works effectively as a team member to achieve goals and objectives
• Shares information readily with others and listens effectively, showing openness to new ideas
• Treats team members with dignity and trust and shows respect for others’ race, nationality, gender, age, background, perspectives, experience and style
• Displays a high degree of personal effectiveness; pursues objectives with consistent determination
• Willing and prepared to accept personal responsibility for actions, both positive and negative
• Treats team members with respect
• Willingly responds to requests for assistance from team members
• Respects the College’s rich heritage and historical achievements by embracing important changes that advance the College’s mission while honoring the past
• Exercises discretion and forethought in the efficient utilization of organizational resources, showing respect for the organization’s generous benefactors and supporters

Leadership & Supervisory

• This position provides additional teaching assistance to the Director Workforce Training Youth Programs before, during and after all youth programs

Working Conditions

• Temperature-controlled environment with occasional fluctuations and good lighting
• Moderate noise level
• Regular interruptions
• Outdoor working conditions may be necessary, dependent upon camp
• Indoor pool conditions, high humidity and heat

Physical Demands (including Requirements For Travel Or Working Nights/weekends/holidays)

• Ability to lift heavy equipment and various supplies to move them to different campus locations
• Travel between campus locations is required in order to prepare different instructional camps