Program Aid/Specialist-Sumter Area

Be GREAT Academy; Kershaw (SC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 17,908; Part time

Job summary

Be GREAT Academy in Kershaw, South Carolina is seeking a part-time Program Specialist/Aid Subs. This role requires planning, implementing, and supervising activities while ensuring the safety and quality of programs. Strong communication skills and a background in youth development are essential.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and at least 6 months of experience. The pay ranges from $12 to $12.50 per hour, with flexible working hours from 2pm to 6:30pm Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months to 2 years of program delivery experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours in recreational settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities and programs.
• Ensure safety and quality of programs.
• Guide and mentor youth and volunteers.
• Keep records of participants and attendance.
• Provide first aid and CPR as needed.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to engage with youth

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Knowledge of youth development

Education

High School Diploma/GED or college degree

Job description

Classification

Part time; Monday-Friday between the hours of 2pm-6:30pm; up to 4 hours a day; $12-$12.50 an hour; summer hours vary.

General Function

Plan, implement, facilitate, and supervise activities and programs. Promote safety of members, quality of programs and appearance of the Club at all times. Program Specialist/Aid Subs will only report to work when needed to sites in their selected region.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to deal effectively with staff, youth, parents, local community leaders, schools and churches
• Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of youth development
• BI-LINGUAL IN ENGLISH/SPANISH A PLUS
• Understand the Clubs' philosophy, vision and goals
• Ability to establish and cultivate positive relationships with youth

Minimum Education and Experience

High School Diploma/GED or college degree. 6 months to 2 years program delivery experience. (Hourly rate depends on level of education/experience)

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote Core Values
• Implement Curriculum
• Plan, implement, facilitate, and supervise programs and activities
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members
• Design colorful and informative displays and bulletin boards promoting program areas
• Assist in the execution of national projects and exhibits
• Mentor and inspire youth, adults and volunteers in the creative process
• Keep records of participants, schedules, attendance and program results
• Mandatory First Aid/CPR
• Other duties as assigned

Physical and Mental Requirements

Must be comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day‑to‑day activities. Ability to get along with diverse personalities while at all times displaying tact, maturity and flexibility. Physical requirements include sight, hearing, standing for up to four hours per day, and ability to implement programs. Skills essential for success include speaking, writing and knowledge of the computer.

Environment & Working Conditions

After school/Recreational settings that include being in/out doors. Occasional weekend and evening work to support organization’s fundraising events and activities.