TEMP - Afterschool Aide (Gale Fields)

City of Garland; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Garland seeks an enthusiastic part-time After-School Program Assistant to coordinate activities for children aged 5–12, assist in tutoring and schedule supervision. You will lead groups in engaging activities, help with daily check-ins, and ensure the site remains clean and organized for events and programs.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 18+ years old, and reliable transportation. Experience in recreation settings and background checks are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Age - 18 years and up.
• Six months to one-year experience in a recreation or sports facility.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate after school student homework and tutoring sessions.
• Plan recreational activities for children involvement.
• Supervise and interact with children in various recreational activities.
• Maintain cleaning standards for the facility.

Skills

Customer service

Group leadership

Activity planning

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

First Aid

CPR

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

• 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.

Other duties may be assigned.

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.
• Must pass GISD volunteer process.

Hours

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