What are the responsibilities and job description for the Afterschool Staff position at City of Hammond?
Season/ PT/ Temp Position
Starting Date: September 2019
The Afterschool Staff position is located at the Hammond Recreation Center, responsible for assisting in organization and operation of afterschool activities, providing direction in educational and recreational activities onsite and offsite at Zemurray Park, actively participating with the students participating in the program. The afterschool program is designed to provide academic, recreational, and health and wellness activities for children in grades 3 to 8. The staff will engage participants in fun activities in a safe environment, as well as enjoyable physical activities, healthy snacks, and a nutritious dinner. The staff will also facilitate the completion of homework and assist with tutorial services.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Other: Ability to direct and actively participate in activities with 10 to 15 active children between 6-13 years old; Ability to communicate clear and concisely work with students, staff, parents, and general public; Leadership skills to include the ability to inspire confidence and enthusiasm to the students, parents, and other afterschool teachers and staff members; Ability to make mature decisions affecting the safety and well-being of children; Skilled and active participation in varied educational and recreational activities.
The program meets weekly: Monday – Thursday from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm and on Friday from 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm.
Starting Date: September 2019
The Afterschool Staff position is located at the Hammond Recreation Center, responsible for assisting in organization and operation of afterschool activities, providing direction in educational and recreational activities onsite and offsite at Zemurray Park, actively participating with the students participating in the program. The afterschool program is designed to provide academic, recreational, and health and wellness activities for children in grades 3 to 8. The staff will engage participants in fun activities in a safe environment, as well as enjoyable physical activities, healthy snacks, and a nutritious dinner. The staff will also facilitate the completion of homework and assist with tutorial services.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting with organization, planning, leading and teaching of one or more activity classes of the afterschool program including: STEM, nature study, arts and crafts, sports, games, music, special features, events or field trips
- Acting as advisor, counselor, and go-to person for the group of participants
- Communicating, enforcing, and adhering to rules and regulations for operation, safety and welfare of participants
- Reporting to supervisor on activities, participants, plans, programs, problems and needs:
- Recommending action, carrying our policies and objectives of programs
Other: Ability to direct and actively participate in activities with 10 to 15 active children between 6-13 years old; Ability to communicate clear and concisely work with students, staff, parents, and general public; Leadership skills to include the ability to inspire confidence and enthusiasm to the students, parents, and other afterschool teachers and staff members; Ability to make mature decisions affecting the safety and well-being of children; Skilled and active participation in varied educational and recreational activities.
The program meets weekly: Monday – Thursday from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm and on Friday from 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE
The City of Hammond is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
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