Summercise Assistant

Norton Sound Health Corp • Nome, AK

13d

About The Position

The Summercise Assistant provides crucial support to the Summercise Program, an initiative designed to mentor local people to be community wellness advocates. Through participation in a fitness and nutrition education program for youth in the region, assistants play a vital role in shaping the health and well-being of our community’s young people.

Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.

Requirements

• All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.
• Knowledge and experience working with children and youth.
• Use and access to email for job-related communications and requirements
• Use and access of a cellular device, especially text messaging capabilities for communication
• Excellent patient/customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Clear and effective communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, summercise interns, NSHC Personnel, peers and children
• Punctual, ability to manage time efficiently, reliable
• Demonstrate ability to lead a group of children in various activities
• Must be physically active and able to maintain high energy and enthusiasm for the entire 4 hour program each day.
• Stand and/or walk, active and moving most of the workday
• Use hands and arms for repetitive motion tasks
• Lift or carry unaided up to 50 pounds
• Push or pull using up to moderate force
• HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT OR GRADUATE
• CPR WITHIN ONE MONTH OF HIRE

Nice To Haves

• Strong preference will be given to candidates who are current high school students (9th grade or higher)
• 1 YEAR EXPERIENCE LEADING ACTIVITIES AND SUPERVISING KIDS, 1 YEAR EXPERIENCE AS SUMMERCISE ASSISTANT PREFERRED

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and assist summer interns to teach engaging physical fitness activities and informative health education sessions to community participants enrolled in the Summercise program
• Assist in all stages of program implementation, including preparation of materials, promotion within the community and the successful execution of the program components
• Support the delivery of interactive education classes and engaging health activities  for program participants. Including cooking and nutrition classes, classes and  physical activities taking place outdoors and various location within the city limits of  Nome, Alaska including but not limited to: City of Nome Swimming Pool, Nome-Beltz  High School, NACTEC Learning House, Nome Elementary School, Swanberg  Dredge/East Beach, Nome Recreation Center, Anvil Mountain , Foster Building,  Norton Sound Health Corporation.
• Serve as a positive and encouraging role model for children enrolled in the program and community members. Interact with children and their parents for smooth implementation of the program.
• Actively participate in team meetings and planning sessions with CAMP staff, providing support for the implementation and wrap-up of the Summercise Program
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees