Temporary Part-time Youth Program Assistant

Walters State Community College; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Walters State Community College is seeking a Temporary Part-time Youth Program Assistant on the Morristown Campus. The role supports Youth Campus programs for grades 2 through 9, assists with supervision, materials, and attendance, and helps recruit participants while coordinating with the Director Workforce Training Youth Programs.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least two years of youth experience, with the ability to organize time, space, and groups.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; two years' youth experience.
• Able to organize time, space, materials, and groups.
• Experience in K12 setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day program operations for Youth Campus.
• Supervise students during programs and instructional periods.
• Recruit participants and handle community relations.
• Distribute and collect materials and supplies.
• Coordinate daily check-in and attendance records.
• Operate and care for equipment for youth programs.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Associates degree or higher

High school diploma

Job description

Job Title:

Temporary Part-time Youth Program Assistant

Campus Location:

Morristown Campus (Employees are assigned to a "home" location but may occasionally or regularly be required to work at other WSCC locations.))

Job Purpose:

The overall purpose of this position is to assist with youth programs under the direction of the Director Workforce Training Youth Programs and be of aid with preparation of programs, implementation and supervision of students during youth programs.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists with day-to-day program operations for Youth Campus (Grades 2nd - 9th). Assists with supervision of students during all programs and instructional periods.
• Assists with Workforce Training Youth Programs in addition to bringing new ideas to enhance programs while advocating for additional programs.
• Distributes and collects all materials and supplies needed for programs.
• Works with individual students and small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills.
• Coordinate daily check-in and records attendance.
• Operates and cares for equipment used in youth programs for instructional purposes.
• Assist with special participants needs and other administrative needs.
• Assist with student recruitment and community relations.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Minimum of two years' experience working with youth.
• Ability to organize time, space, materials, and groups.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in K12 setting.
• Associates degree or higher.
• Previous involvement with youth camps/programs.
• Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with others.

Behavioral Core Competencies:

• Works effectively as team member to achieve goals and objectives.
• Shares information readily with others and listens effectively, showing openness to new ideas
• Treats team members with dignity and trust and shows respect for others' race, nationality, gender, age, background, perspectives, experience and style.
• Displays a high degree of personal effectiveness; pursues objectives with consistent determination. Willing and prepared to accept personal responsibility for actions, both positive and negative.
• Treats team members with respect. Willingly responds to requests for assistance from team members.Respects the College's rich heritage and historical achievements by embracing important changes that advance the College's mission while honoring the past.
• Exercises discretion and forethought in the efficient utilization of organizational resources, showing respect for the organization's generous benefactors and supporters.

Leadership & Supervisory:

This position provides additional teaching assistance to the Director Workforce Training Youth Programs before, during and after all youth programs.

Working Conditions:

Temperature-controlled environment with occasional fluctuations and good lighting; moderate noise level; regular interruptions. Outdoor working conditions may be necessary, dependent upon camp. Indoor pool conditions, high humidity and heat.

Physical Demands (including requirements for travel or working nights/weekends/holidays):

• Ability to lift heavy equipment and various supplies to move them to different campus locations.
• Travel between campus locations is required in order to prepare different instructional camps.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this job.