Summer Youth Enrichment Staff

Saint Louis Park Independent School District 283•Saint Louis, MN

1d•$14

About The Position

A School Summer Youth Staff member plays a vital role in organizing, supervising, and facilitating summer programs, activities, and events for children and teens in a school or community setting. They help create a safe, engaging, and positive environment by assisting in the planning and execution of educational, recreational, and enrichment activities. Responsibilities include supervising participants, leading group activities, ensuring adherence to program rules, and fostering positive interactions among students.

Requirements

Knowledge of practices, techniques, and fundamentals of youth enrichment programming and services, teaching principles, techniques, and procedures.
Understanding of child development theories and development stages and needs.
Fundamentals of work coordination and delegation.
Comprehension of behavioral management practices and fundamentals.
Oral and written communication skills.
Implementing behavioral management practices.
Dealing with children, staff, parents, administrators, and building personnel concerning issues and activities.
Interactions require the explanation of program operational rules and working with others to gain cooperation and understanding of educational issues/needs.

Nice To Haves

Two years of related youth experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet with Youth Enrichment Programs Manager or Youth Enrichment Coordinator daily before the start of the shift
Follow all District, program and building health and safety procedures
Maintain confidentiality and privacy of children and families.
Be a positive role model and leader to staff and students
Lead recreation time with students after lunch.
Other duties as assigned by the Youth Enrichment Programs Manager.
Assist with lunch transition to the main gym.
Care for program materials and resources.
Support direct instruction to students individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings