Schedule: Mon to Fri, 2:00 to 6:00 PM during the school year
What you'll do
* Lead and supervise the daily youth development program
* Provide direct supervision of children throughout program hours
* Plan and lead age-appropriate lessons, enrichment activities, and group discussions
* Provide homework assistance and oversee designated academic/study periods
* Lead activities focused on character development, leadership, life skills, teamwork, and personal development
* Coordinate sports, recreation, and physical-development activities with coaches and other program staff
* Maintain daily schedules and ensure smooth transitions between activities
* Manage student behavior and consistently enforce program expectations
* Maintain attendance and other required program records
* Oversee safe arrival and dismissal procedures
* Communicate appropriately with parents and guardians regarding routine program matters
* Identify and report behavioral, safety, academic, or other concerns to program leadership
* Help coordinate Youth Development Assistants, mentors, coaches, and program volunteers
* Provide direction to volunteers during program hours
* Assist with staff/volunteer orientation and training
* Help prepare classrooms/program areas and ensure supplies are available
* Assist with planning field trips, special activities, guest speakers, and youth events
* Follow all MentorSports child-safety, emergency, incident-reporting, and confidentiality procedures
* Serve as the day-to-day program lead when the Program Director is unavailable or off-site
* Participate in staff meetings, training, CPR/First Aid training, and other required professional development
Requirements
* High school diploma or GED required
* Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in education, child development, recreation, social work, human services, or a related field preferred, but not necessarily required
* Previous experience working with school-age children required
* Previous experience leading or supervising youth programs strongly preferred
* Strong classroom/group-management abilities
* Ability to plan and facilitate educational and recreational activities
* Strong communication and organizational skills
* Ability to lead volunteers and work collaboratively with staff, parents, mentors, and coaches
* Dependable, professional, patient, and able to exercise good judgment
* Must successfully complete required background screening
* CPR/First Aid certification required or must be obtained within a designated period after hire
* Must complete MentorSports youth-protection and safety training
* Background check, CPR / First Aid within 45 days
* 10 training hours each year
Wrong role?
Because this is a paid position working around children, the application follows Georgia's child-care employment application: ten years of work history, education, experience with children, CPR and First Aid, and a date of birth and Social Security number for the background check.
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