Activities Instructor - AMIkids WINGS Piedmont

AMIkids, Inc.; Clinton (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Wellness Benefits including EAP and Health Coaching

Employer Funded Pension Plan

Growth opportunities for leadership development

Pet Insurance and World Travel Assistance

Job summary

A youth development organization is seeking an Activities Instructor responsible for implementing and coordinating recreational instruction for students. The ideal candidate must possess a High School Diploma and four years of relevant experience such as aquatics instruction. Responsibilities include supervising activities, maintaining safety standards, and evaluating student progress. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health benefits, growth opportunities, and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Four years of related experience in aquatics instruction or ropes course.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Lifeguard certification.
• Transporting students and performing other driving tasks.

Responsibilities

• Implement and coordinate recreational instruction for students.
• Supervise student activities and maintain safety.
• Evaluate students' knowledge through examinations.
• Maintain records of student progress.
• Maintain records of certification and curriculum progress.
• Attend CPR/First Aid and crisis intervention trainings and certifications.
• Ensure safety, supervision, counseling, and role modeling for students.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Recreational instruction

CPR and First Aid

Crisis intervention

Supervision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Lifeguard certification

Ropes course certification

Job description

Activities Instructor - AMIkids WINGS Piedmont

Job Category: Education

Requisition Number: ACTIV002938

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• Posted : December 24, 2025
• Full-Time

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AMIkidsPiedmont was founded in 1996 to operate South Carolina DJJ’s Piedmont Wilderness Institute. Inresponse to the changing needs of DJJ, AMIkidshas transformedits program to AMIkidsWINGS Piedmont, a female-only residential program with a 20-bed capacity.

Programming for adolescent girls is uniquely different than programming for boys. Research has shown that girls are more likely to be committed to residential programming for less serious offenses than boys, and a majority of girls who are committed have diagnosed mental health problems, a history of trauma and loss, and have suffered sexual or physical abuse. Providers of residential care for girls must have a deepunderstanding of the differences between girls and boys in the juvenile justice system, and offer research-based programming that directly responds to those differences.

The Activities Instructor is responsible for the implementation and coordination of experiential and recreational instruction for students, which includes but is not limited to indoor, outdoor, and off-site activities. The Activities Instructor will supervise student activities as required.

• Teach and coach student assigned activities
• Maintain activity plans for area of responsibility and coordinate all activities with the Program Manager/Director of Operations
• Maintain appropriate materials, equipment, and resources
• Evaluate students' knowledge and abilities through both written and practical examinations and certify students in accordance with relevant certification guidelines
• Maintain records of students' progress in certification and curriculum-based classes
• Maintain relevant industry certifications
• Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification by nationally recognized organization
• Administer first aid and CPR during emergencies in accordance with National standards
• Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements
• Prevent and intervene in student altercations and incidents, using the authorized state mandated training methods
• Ensure safety, supervision, advising, counseling, and role modeling for the students
• Adhere to all contract and state educational guidelines and Quality Improvement requirements
• Actively participate in day trips and special activities that involve recreational sports, facility and equipment cleaning, ground maintenance and equipment relocation
• Have ability to obtain and maintain Lifeguard certification and Challenge Course instructor certification
• Transport students and may drive for other work-related tasks
• Position requires driving on a regular basis
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Four (4) years related experience (e.g., aquatics instruction, ropes course, etc.)

What's in it for you?

As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Growth opportunities – we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits – EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.

Education

High School or better in General.

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