After School Program Recreation Aide

City of Pharr; Palm Heights Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Pharr is seeking a Seasonal After School Program Recreation Aide in Pharr, TX. This onsite role involves supervising children, assisting with homework, arts and crafts, and fostering teamwork and social skills. You will create engaging activities and ensure a safe environment while coordinating community recreation programs.

The position offers a $9.00 per hour pay rate and requires a proactive, energetic approach and the ability to connect with families. A background check is required.

Qualifications

• Safety hazards awareness and precautions to create a safe environment for recreation participants.
• Fundamentals of athletics, fitness, cultural activities, and arts and crafts to engage children.
• Ability to physically conduct program activities.
• Strong communication with children and families.
• Organizational skills to plan and coordinate activities.
• Background check required due to sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist children with homework, arts and crafts, and teamwork development.
• Develop engaging instructional methods to captivate participants.
• Inspect facilities for hazards and report issues to supervisor.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct recreation and athletic programs for the community.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Creativity

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Job description

Join our dynamic team as a Seasonal After School Program Recreation Aide in Pharr, TX! This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on children’s lives, facilitating engaging activities and fostering a love for learning. Working onsite, you'll collaborate with a passionate team in a vibrant environment that thrives on creativity and problem-solving. With a competitive pay rate of $9.00 per hour, you’ll gain invaluable experience while nurturing the next generation.

What would you do as a After School Program Recreation Aide

As a Seasonal After School Program Recreation Aide, you will play a pivotal role in supervising and assisting children with their homework, arts and crafts, and the development of essential teamwork and social skills. Your creativity and innovation will shine as you develop engaging instructional methods that captivate participants' interests. Ensuring a safe environment is crucial, as you will inspect facilities for potential hazards and promptly report broken equipment to your supervisor. Additionally, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing recreation and athletic programs tailored to the community's needs. This position not only allows you to foster individual growth in children but also empowers you to enhance community engagement through well-structured recreation initiatives.

Requirements for this After School Program Recreation Aide job

To excel as a Seasonal After School Program Recreation Aide, you must possess a strong understanding of safety hazards and the necessary precautions to create a safe environment for all participants. A sound knowledge of basic fundamentals and techniques related to athletics, fitness, cultural/social activities, and arts and crafts is essential for effectively engaging children in diverse activities. Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with children and their families will set you apart as a leader and mentor. Creativity and innovation will be crucial in developing captivating programming and enhancing participants' overall experience. Additionally, organizational skills will help you plan and coordinate activities successfully, ensuring that each program runs smoothly and meets the needs of the community.

Your proactive approach to problem-solving will also contribute to a positive, energetic atmosphere that encourages growth and teamwork among participants.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions sufficient to be able to establish a safe environment for recreation and athletic program participants.
• Knowledge of basic fundamentals and techniques of athletics, fitness, cultural/social activities and/or arts and crafts sufficient to be able to perform a variety of duties related to the work assignment.
• Must be able to physically exhibit and conduct program activities offered to participants.

Must pass a thorough criminal background check due to the sensitivity of the information handled by this position.