TEMP - Afterschool Aide (Gale Fields)

City of Garland; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Garland is seeking an after-school program assistant to coordinate activities, supervise children aged 5-12, and ensure a safe, clean recreation site. This part-time role supports daily programs and events in the city’s recreation facilities.

You will assist the public, manage activity setups, and help with inventory while maintaining positive interactions and adherence to city policies. Monday–Friday afternoon availability is required.

Qualifications

• Education and experience sufficient to perform essential functions.
• Age 18 years and up.
• Must have high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Assist the public by phone or walk-up to provide information about programs, schedules, and related information.
• Perform custodial and customer service duties to keep the afterschool site or recreation center clean and properly set up for events and activities.
• Assist in inventory control of equipment and supplies.
• Enforce and explain City and Department policies to customers.
• Lead groups of children through engaging activities.
• Keep an accurate daily count of the children in care.
• Assist in implementing scheduled daily activities.

Skills

Communication

Supervision

First Aid

Office skills

Independence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Summary

Coordinate after school student homework and tutoring sessions. Plans recreational activities for children involvement. Supervise and interact with children in various recreational activities. Maintains cleaning standards to ensure the building meets high clean expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist the public via phone or walk-up to give information regarding programs, schedules, and other related information.
• Perform custodial and customer service to keep the Afterschool site or Recreation center clean, orderly and properly set up for events and activities.
• Assist in inventory control of equipment and supplies.
• Enforce and maintain City and Department policies as needed including interpreting and relating department rules and policies to customers.
• Must have experience with facilitating group games with children ages 5-12 years.

• Must have reliable transportation.

• Must be enthusiastic and have a positive attitude for success!

• Ability to lead groups of kids through exciting curriculum and activities such as painting, playing, coloring, and singing.

• Will keep an accurate daily count of the children in your care each day.

• Ability to assist in the implementation of scheduled daily activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Age - 18 years and up.
• Must have high school diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• Six months to one-year experience in a recreation or sports facility.
• Must pass a background screening.

• This part-time opportunity requires you to be available Monday - Friday from 2:30 - 6:30 pm.

• Must pass GISD volunteer process

• Hours range from 15-20 hours per week

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of a variety of recreation activities and the ability to communicate that knowledge into organized activities
• Basic knowledge of First Aid and CPR procedures
• Basic knowledge of supervision procedures for activities and events
• Basic skill in operating office equipment and personal computer
• Must be able to perform other job duties as assigned.
• Ability to work independently of the supervisor

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license