Teen Activities Specialist bei Alfond Youth and Community Center

Description

 Are you a dependable, flexible, and charismatic youth mentor who thrives in dynamic environments? We're seeking an enthusiastic and responsible individual to join our team as a Teen Activities Specialist for our After School Teen Program. In this role, you'll engage and guide teen members through a variety of activities—ranging from arts and crafts to educational games—while helping them grow within a supportive and structured environment. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact while working with a collaborative team in a fast-paced, youth-centered setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan and implement daily curriculum for teens to follow.
• Abilities to observe student behavior and assess its appropriateness, enforce relevant safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Guide any member with behavior, attitude, or emotional problems, referring any serious problems to the correct resources
• Assist with all program activities
• Maintains safety, cleanliness, and discipline of youth, area and equipment.

Requirements

 KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• High School Education or GED is required. 
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain certification is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of relevant experience

 SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Must have excellent communication skills, the ability to work with a variety of groups participating (age and skill level), and can provide necessary instruction to children.
• Skills in problem solving.

WORK SCEHDULE: 

• Varies based on availability & need – programs run M-F, 2 – 6pm. 
• Range of 15-30 hours per week available