Part-time Afterschool Program Leader

Gwinnett County Government; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Government is seeking a Part-time Afterschool Program Leader to assist the director with planning, organizing, facilitating, and monitoring activities for children in the Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Afterschool Program. The role involves indoor and outdoor activities in various weather conditions and requires effective communication with children and adults.

The position is part-time with a maximum of 1,508 hours per year and is not eligible for paid holidays, leave, or

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively with children and adults.
• Experience with afterschool or youth programs is preferred.
• Ability to supervise and guide groups of children.

Responsibilities

• Assist afterschool director in planning and implementing daily activities.
• Collaborate with staff to design activities that support intellectual, creative, artistic, and athletic development.
• Monitor students to ensure understanding of rules and safety.
• Provide first aid and CPR as needed and follow safety procedures.
• Assist in orienting parents and students about program policies.
• Develop and coordinate a calendar of activities and events.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

This is a part-time position with a maximum of 1,508 hours per year and is not eligible for paid holidays, leave, or benefits.

The Part-time Afterschool Program Leader will assist the director with planning, organizing, facilitating, and monitoring the activities of children enrolled in the Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Afterschool Program. This position will also monitor and interact with students to ensure engagement in intellectual, creative, artistic, and physical activities. The incumbent will participate and assist with the activities, as needed. Candidates must be effective communicators with children and adults and be able to transition groups of children effectively. The work of this position is performed indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather.

• Assist afterschool director in the planning and implementation of a daily program which will meet the needs of the children in attendance; set up program, project, and activity areas as needed
• Collaborate and assist staff in designing and implementing activities and assignments to encourage attendee's intellectual, creative, artistic, and athletic enrichment and abilities; assist students in working on and completing after school program assignments, projects, and activities
• Monitor individuals or small groups of students assigned to an after-school program; assure student understanding of program rules and procedures; maintain appropriate order and student conduct
• Monitor children to ensure their health, safety and physical well-being; perform routine First Aid and CPR; perform first aid in emergency situations according to established procedures; enforce and ensure health and safety rules and procedures are observed. Interact with children in an effort to build self-esteem and form a comfort level with their peers; answer student questions, provide proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude, and general guidance
• Assist afterschool director with planning and conducting an orientation program for parents and students regarding the program's policies and procedures
• Assist afterschool director with the development and coordination of a calendar for program activities and events designed to complement student learning and enrichment
• Demonstrate and assist students with art projects
• Oversee students in physical activities, including but not limited to, basketball, kickball, softball, dodgeball, running, etc.
• Assist in maintaining program standards of student behavior needed to achieve effective participation in activities without interfering with the natural, informal atmosphere of the After School Program; assist in resolving student disputes; refer serious discipline problems to program supervisors
• Maintain a clean and organized environment for students; demonstrate and involve students in cleaning and organizing the program activities areas before, during, and after use
• Perform a variety of low-level clerical duties in support of program activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating and filing materials; log and record information; create and maintain records and files as assigned; answer telephones and schedule activities as assigned
• Operate a variety of after school program supplies and equipment including athletic equipment, arts and crafts equipment, and office equipment as assigned
• Act as a liaison between parents, staff, and school personnel; assist in conferring with parents regarding student performance and behavior as necessary
• Assist in the maintenance of accounting procedures for budgeting and expenditures and inventory of equipment and supplies
• Assist with enrolling students
• Work with others in the program to develop and implement a public relations agenda to promote student enrollment and communicate the objectives and activities of the after-school program
• Participate in regular staff meetings and assist with in-service training as needed
• Perform related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job requires fingerprinting. Candidates must undergo a comprehensive background check and obtain a satisfactory determination from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL).
• 50-pound lift requirement

Licensing Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• CPR and First Aid Certified within the first six months of employment

Training & Experience

• High School Diploma, or G.E.D.
• Experience working with and monitoring school-aged children in an organized camp, afterschool, daycare, or similar setting preferred

Preferred Qualifications In Addition To The Above Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in education or childcare
• Experience working with and monitoring school-aged children in an organized camp, afterschool, daycare, or similar setting

About Us

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

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Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.

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More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

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