Afterschool Activities Leader & Mentor

City-of-Hammon; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 17,908 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

City of Hammond is seeking an Afterschool Staff member to help coordinate activities at the Hammond Recreation Center. You will support educational and recreational programming for 3rd–8th grade students, including homework help, snacks, and a nutritious dinner, with offsite activities at Zemurray Park.

The role emphasizes safe, engaging supervision, leadership, and collaboration with staff, parents, and the public to ensure a positive, structured afterschool experience.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of 2 years of college, preferably in Elementary Education or related discipline.
• High School Graduation and sufficient experience working with youth may be substituted.
• Ability to direct and actively participate in activities with 10 to 15 active children between 6-13 years old; communicate clearly with students, staff, parents and the public.
• Leadership skills to inspire confidence and enthusiasm in students, parents and staff; make mature safety decisions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organization, planning, leading and teaching one or more activity classes for afterschool programs such as STEM, nature study, arts and crafts, sports, games, music, events or field trips.
• Act as advisor, counselor, and go-to person for the group of participants.
• Communicate, enforce, and adhere to rules and regulations for operation, safety and welfare of participants.
• Report to supervisor on activities, participants, plans, programs, problems and needs; recommend actions.
• Maintain appropriate records and inventories and prepare reports.

Education

2 years of college in Elementary Education or related discipline

Job description

City of Hammond is seeking an Afterschool Staff member to help coordinate activities at the Hammond Recreation Center. You will support educational and recreational programming for 3rd–8th grade students, including homework help, snacks, and a nutritious dinner, with offsite activities at Zemurray Park.

The role emphasizes safe, engaging supervision, leadership, and collaboration with staff, parents, and the public to ensure a positive, structured afterschool experience.