Activities Coordinator

The Salvation Army; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Children’s Activities Coordinator to engage children in educational and recreational activities. The role involves planning a monthly activities calendar, supervising events, and maintaining communication with parents. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience working with children, along with strong communication and assessment skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families preferred.
• Must be able to lift and carry boxes weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Good grammar, spelling, and legible handwriting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare an activities calendar and coordinate daily activities.
• Engage children and parents in positive projects.
• Organize and oversee volunteer activities as needed.

Skills

Communication

Assessment skills

Judgment skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate Degree

Job description

Overview

The Children’s Activities Coordinator will be responsible for interacting with the children of the Zelma George program as he/she organizes daily activities that will motivate the children to participate as well as keeping them suitably entertained as well as appropriately busy.

This position pays $17.00/hr MUST BE ABLE TO PASS BACKGROUND CHECK

Responsibilities

• Prepare an activities calendar – preferably one month in advance.
• Responsible for coordinating /developing daily activities to engage the children of the Zelma George program.
• Ensure a variety of sport, recreation, educational, cultural and other activities are offered throughout the month’s calendar.
• Schedule, supervise and lead the activities.
• Maintain daily communication with parents.
• Maintain attendance and participation records as necessary.
• Utilize community resources as part of the program.
• Child Watch with the approval of management and by case manager referral (including during in-house groups, housing and doctor appointments).
• Engage children and parents in positive projects/activities.
• Plan/organize holiday and special events for the program.
• Organize and oversee volunteer activities as needed.

• Attend all mandatory trainings or meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager or Executive Director.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED. Associate Degree preferred.
• Previous experience working with children and families preferred.

• Must be able to routinely lift and carry boxes weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Must be able to use stairs, when necessary, for building evacuations, drills or during elevator maintenance.
• Good assessment and strong judgment skills.
• Good communication skills including good grammar, spelling and legible handwriting.
• MUST BE ABLE TO PASS BACKGROUND CHECK

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.