Youth Programs Aide: After-School & Summer Camp

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory in Olathe, KS seeks a Program Aide to assist with operating the Corps' After School and Summer Day Camp programs. You will help plan, create and implement activities and supervise youth.

Responsibilities include enforcing program rules, serving snacks, providing transportation, and assisting with volunteer supervision. The role involves working in classroom, gym, and outdoor settings before and after school hours.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary training in teaching/childhood development, mentoring, recreation and/sports preferred
• Prior experience working with children in a structured setting
• In-service training will be required
• Ability to relate to children and exhibit a positive leadership example

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, creating and implementing activities
• Instruct and participate in program activities
• Provide youth supervision
• Maintain and administer program rules and policies
• Plan, prepare and serve food and snack
• Provide child transportation (driving)
• Assist with child transportation as second person
• Supervise volunteers as directed
• Maintain parent/child relations professionally
• Record attendance and sign-in
• Maintain building security and cleanliness
• Report repairs or safety needs to supervisor
• Inventory and maintain equipment

Skills

Relate to children

Positive leadership

Physical activity participation

Independent work

Reliability

Calm under pressure

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary training in teaching/childhood development/mentoring/recreation/sports preferred

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory in Olathe, KS seeks a Program Aide to assist with operating the Corps' After School and Summer Day Camp programs. You will help plan, create and implement activities and supervise youth.

Responsibilities include enforcing program rules, serving snacks, providing transportation, and assisting with volunteer supervision. The role involves working in classroom, gym, and outdoor settings before and after school hours.