Program Aide (7834)

The Salvation Army; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan Available

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Biloxi, MS is seeking a part-time Recreation Assistant to support activities for children at the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps. The role involves supervising children in education, recreation, arts & crafts, and physical education settings, ensuring safety and well-being.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of experience with children in similar environments, plus CPR/First Aid certifications.

Qualifications

• Six months experience working with children in educational, fitness, arts, and other activities in a similar environment.
• High school diploma or GED, AND
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of First Aid and C.P.R and ability to ensure the safety of children.
• Ability to monitor children’s activities to ensure their health and safety.
• Knowledge of the standard rules and techniques of athletic sports such as baseball, basketball, and football, etc.
• Ability to build effective and positive relationships with people of all ages.
• Ability to lead and motivate people participating in recreational activities.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a calm and appropriate manner.

Skills

Experience with children

CPR/First Aid Certification

Infant/Child CPR Certification

First Aid knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: ALM-Ms Gulf Coast Ray and Joan Kroc Corps - Biloxi, MS 39530

Position Type: Part Time with Benefits 20 or More

Salary Range: $12.62 Hourly

Job Category: Recreation

Schedule/Hours: Monday-Saturday (27.5 hours per week)

This position is responsible for:

Assists with the supervision of children participating in activities provided within the RJKCCC, such as: Education, Recreation, Arts & Crafts, and Physical Education.

Key Responsibilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of First Aid and C.P.R and ability to ensure the safety of children.
• Ability to monitor children’s activities to ensure their health and safety.
• Knowledge of the standard rules and techniques of athletic sports such as baseball, basketball, and football, etc.
• Ability to build effective and positive relationships with people of all ages.
• Ability to lead and motivate people participating in recreational activities.
• Ability to lead and motivate people participating in recreational activities.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a calm and appropriate manner.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis.
• Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor recreational environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings Plan Available

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

• High school diploma or G.E.D., AND
• Six months experience working with children in educational, fitness, arts, crafts and other activities in a similar environment
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid state driver's license
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Infant/Child CPR Certification

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