Promise Afterschool Specialist Jobs

Afterschool Specialists work directly with youth from diverse backgrounds, to provide a safe, responsible, well-supervised afterschool program while acting as a positive adult role model, coach, and mentor.

Essential Responsibilities And Duties

Deliver developmentally appropriate activities (academics and enrichment) which address grant objectives and goals for youth participating in the program

Become familiar with, select prepared, write new, and implement hands-on and project-based lesson plans in the areas of common core, character development, STEAM, fitness, and recreation

Deliver 1-2 evidence-based, prevention specific, lesson a week

Lead and supervise groups of youth and address behavior issues when they arise

Assist Assistant Coordinator in reporting requirements

Collect accurate attendance and activity participation of youth

Communicate successes, challenges regarding youth to direct supervisors

Conduct pre- and post- surveys according to grant requirements

Additional Responsibilities

Arrive on time for scheduled shifts and all required staff meetings, trainings, and events

Serve snacks and dinner, as well as oversee meal times (may need Food Handler's Permit)

Maintain daily cleanliness of all program areas (office, classrooms, gym, kitchen, etc ...)

Work at city-sponsored events, typically held 1-2 times per month on a Friday evening or Saturday morning

Minimum Qualifications Education, Experience And Certifications

High School Diploma or GED, or any equivalent combination of related education and experience preferred

Experience Working With Youth, Afterschool, Or Recreation Environment Preferred

People of diverse backgrounds strongly encouraged to apply

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability and willingness to become fully licensed through the Office of Child Care Licensing (on the job training)
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, participants, and the general public.
• Skill in word processing, spreadsheets, office machine usage and the operation of computers.
• Willingness to be trained in First Aid and CPR
• Knowledge of operation and techniques used in an afterschool program setting.

EQUITY STATEMENT

The City of South Salt Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prioritize efforts to advance inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) initiatives across all aspects of our work while removing barriers to access and opportunities.

Commitment to IDEA initiatives reflects the City's aim to be a place where all people find themselves represented, welcomed, engaged, and heard. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including those from underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, persons with disabilities and protected veterans. With these values at the forefront of our minds, we encourage the organizations we partner with to do the same. We recognize this work as a journey that is never complete.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or will be encountered by an employee while successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 po unds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, and mode ately loud when in the field. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

The omission of the specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

HOURS: Approximately 18-20 hours per week, Monday-Friday