Program Aide (8825)

The Salvation Army; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Biloxi, MS is hiring for a part-time, benefits-eligible position focused on supervising children in education, recreation, arts & crafts, and physical education activities. The role emphasizes safety, first aid, and CPR proficiency, and requires a high school diploma or GED with prior experience working with children.

Responsibilities include supervising activities, ensuring health and safety, and building positive relationships with participants of all ages.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months experience working with children in educational, fitness, arts, crafts and other activities.
• Any equivalent training and experience providing the required knowledge and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision of children in activities such as Education, Recreation, Arts & Crafts, and Physical Education.
• Maintain safety and monitor children's activities, applying First Aid/CPR as needed.
• Build positive relationships with participants of all ages and motivate participants.
• Respond calmly to emergencies.

Skills

First Aid CPR knowledge

Child supervision

Safety awareness

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 (19 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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled