Youth Program Assistant - East Dublin, United States - Middle Georgia Community Action Agency

Description

Job Summary:

The Temporary Youth Program Assistant works with the Youth Program Coordinator in implementing the Summer Camp program for youth in grades K-12.

Summer Camp schedule:
This is a temporary position for the 8 Week program.

**June 3, 2024 through July 31, 2024. Monday

• Friday from 9:30 am5:00 pm*
• Are you a recent high school graduate or a current college student? Are you responsible, creative, energetic and enjoy working with youth in a fun environment?_
• If so, then this is the job for you_

Duties:

Serves as a Youth Program Assistant in the Summer Camp program by:

• Interacting appropriately with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques
• Being accountable for the whereabouts, safety and wellbeing of all children and youth in the summer program
• Leading and facilitating program activities and help prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily skills
• Supervising children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities on field trips, outings and special event
• Promoting and modeling safety, fitness, health and nutrition practices
• Helps arrange for/serve appropriate snacks/meals, where applicable
• Observing program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse or neglect and reports as directed
• Ensuring children and youth (as applicable) depart with an authorized person according to written parental instruction
• Ensuring that the program area is secure and clean and that program equipment is in good condition
• Actively contribute to the organizational culture of outstanding teamwork
• Interacting professionally with staff members, parents, supervisors and volunteers
• Performing other related duties as assigned

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal: _Maintain close daily contact with supervisor, staff and volunteers to receive and provide information.
• External: _Maintain contact as needed with external community groups, schools, and others.

Minimum Requirements of the Position

• Must have High School Graduation Diploma
• One year of experience working with youth; tutoring or mentoring experience is desirable
• Must be a US citizen; have a Permanent Resident Card, or an alien Registration Receipt Card (Form I551)
• Must be 25 years of age to drive an agency vehicle
• Must have and maintain a clean driving record (NOT TO EXCEED 6 PTS)
• Must have and maintain a criminal history absent of convictions for violent crimes or for any crime against children.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications (or obtained upon hire)

Job Type:
Temporary


Pay:
$11.00 per hour


Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Location:

• East Dublin, GA preferred)

Work Location:
In person