Promise Afterschool Specialist - Boxing

City of South Salt Lake; South Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

City of South Salt Lake seeks an Afterschool Boxing Specialist to work with diverse youth in a safe, supervised afterschool program. You will coach, mentor, and provide a well-rounded activity mix including academics, STEAM, fitness and recreation, primarily through the Central Park PAL Boxing program.

You will lead developmentally appropriate activities, supervise groups, support homework, and help maintain program spaces to meet grant objectives and foster youth growth.

Responsibilities

• Deliver developmentally appropriate activities addressing grant objectives and goals for youth participating in the program
• Become familiar with, select prepared, write new, and implement hands-on and project-based lesson plans in the areas of common core, character development, STEAM, fitness, and recreation
• Lead and supervise groups of youth and address behavior issues when they arise
• Ensure participants participate in homework, tutoring, or other academic activities to stay qualified for the boxing program
• Assist Assistant Coordinator in reporting requirements
• Collect accurate attendance and activity participation of youth
• Communicate successes, challenges regarding youth to direct supervisors
• Conduct pre- and post- surveys according to grant requirements
• Arrive on time for scheduled shifts and all required staff meetings, trainings, and events
• Serve snacks and dinner, as well as oversee meal times (may need Food Handler's Permit)
• Maintain daily cleanliness of all program areas (office, classrooms, gym, kitchen, etc.)
• Work at city-sponsored events, typically held 1-2 times per month on a Friday evening or Saturday morning

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Afterschool Boxing Specialist works directly with youth from diverse backgrounds to provide a safe, responsible, well-supervised afterschool program while acting as a positive adult role model. The Afterschool Boxing Specialist provides positive leadership and establishes a structured program to give Promise South Salt Lake program participants the stability and nurturing environment they need for growth and success. The Afterschool Boxing Specialist primarily works with the Central Park PAL Boxing program, provides coaching and mentorship,
as well as a well-rounded program including academic support.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Deliver developmentally appropriate activities (academics and enrichment) which address grant objectives and goals for youth participating in the program

• Become familiar with, select prepared, write new, and implement hands-on and project-based lesson plans in the areas of common core, character development, STEAM, fitness, and recreation
• Lead and supervise groups of youth and address behavior issues when they arise
• Ensure participants participate in homework, tutoring, or other academic activities to stay qualified for the boxing program

Assist Assistant Coordinator in reporting requirements

• Collect accurate attendance and activity participation of youth
• Communicate successes, challenges regarding youth to direct supervisors
• Conduct pre- and post- surveys according to grant requirements

Additional responsibilities

• Arrive on time for scheduled shifts and all required staff meetings, trainings, and events
• Serve snacks and dinner, as well as oversee meal times (may need Food Handler's Permit)
• Maintain daily cleanliness of all program areas (office, classrooms, gym, kitchen, etc.)
• Work at city-sponsored events, typically held 1-2 times per month on a Friday evening or Saturday morning

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