After School Kids Recreation Aide

The Salvation Army Southern California • Turlock, CA

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About The Position

The After School Kids Recreation Aide is primarily responsible for assisting in
the Turlock Corps Community Center Summer Day Camp Program and assisting in
recreational sports programs. The After School Kids Recreation Aide will be
responsible for assisting the activity center coordinator in planning and
supervising various portions of the After School Kids programming.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• 18 years of age (required)
• CPR and First Aid Certification (required)
• Experience working with children
• Ability to work with a diverse background
• Team player
• Great communication skills
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes)

Responsibilities

• Liaison between staff, parents, and public volunteer groups when the activity center Coordinator is out of the office
• Coordinate and implement the Christian education program
• Responsible for making sure all the necessary supplies for the Christian education program
• Help to plan and implement a disciplinary system
• Attend all staff meetings
• Keep open communication with parents, After School kids, activity center coordinator, and Corps Officer(s)
• Keep current on new programs, techniques, and equipment as resources permit
• Keep the activity center coordinator informed of activities, equipment, and facility needs
• Ensure all equipment is properly stored at the end of each activity/program
• Develop high-quality programs to meet the recreational needs of the community within the resources available
• Responsible for the children at all times during After School Kids program hours
• Bring all serious discipline problems to the attention of the activity center coordinator
• Record any incidents with appropriate forms
• Willingness to call Child Protective Services and/or police when needed
• Responsible for helping develop and implement recreational and athletic events in conjunction with the activity center coordinator
• Responsible for set-up and clean-up of all areas used in programming, as needed
• Responsible for assisting with keeping statistics of After School Kids programs, recreational programming, and events
• Other related duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED