Youth Development Assistant

Job Title

Youth Program Assistant

Job Description

The City of Greenacres offers:

Minimum: $15.63 per hour

Six (6) months of additional experience over minimum requirements: $16.20 per hour

One (1) year of additional experience over minimum requirements: $16.79 per hour

Assists with the daily operations, supervision and care of participants in the out-of-school time youth development programs and camps. Implements daily lesson plans, activity schedules, and facilitates a variety of playground games, arts & crafts, activities and assists with participant transportation.

Provides continuous supervision to program participants. Ensures programs run smoothly and handles any emergency situations and discipline problems that may arise. Assists with the daily snack distribution and the summer breakfast and lunch program. Maintains accurate participant records including group attendance, bus log, incident and accident reports, student comment log, etc. Ensures Quality Improvement Standards (QIS) are met. Assists with coordination and implementation of recreational programs and activities. Serves as a bus aide for school pick-ups and field trips, ensuring safety and supervision of all participants. Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies. Ensures safety, security, and cleanliness of facility, equipment and vehicles. Communicates to appropriate program supervisor any problem, conflict or concern that may arise. Works special events. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of: Minimum standards of developmentally appropriate practices for children, youth and/or teens, depending on assignments. Basic supervision and safety procedures. Basic programming for specific activities, sports, arts & crafts, etc. Sports rules and regulations and ability to execute them as needed.

Ability to: Pass and maintain the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Live Scan Clearinghouse Level II background check. Handle various situations simultaneously, in a noisy and busy environment, or while operating a motor vehicle. Work with a diverse population. Participate and lead groups of children in various recreation activities. Learn and implement policies, procedures, rules and regulations as needed. Conduct pre-trip inspection and operate city vehicles on all roadways in a variety of weather conditions. Be available to work Camp Programs (Winter, Spring and Summer). Administer Basic First Aid as needed and CPR in an emergency. Maintain a courteous and professional demeanor. Maintain high standards for professional and ethical conduct. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, public agencies, vendors and the general public. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Perform light maintenance and custodial duties. Follow safety rules and regulations of the City and the Department. Support the Department and City's Mission, Values and Goals.

Education & Experience

Minimum age of 18 years. High School Diploma/G.E.D. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License. One (1) year experience working or volunteering with children in different age groups in a structured setting. First Aid and basic CPR certification within six (6) months of employment. The following Department of Children and Families (DCF) Child Care courses must be completed within 90 days of hire: Health, Safety and Nutrition (8 hours), Child Growth and Development (6 hours), Behavioral Observation and Screening (6 hours), Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (4 hours). The following Department of Children and Families (DCF) Child Care courses must be started within 90 days of employment and completed within twelve (12) months of hire: Foundations of Advancing Youth Development (12 hours) OR Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations (6 hours), Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours). Annually complete fifteen (15) hours of in-service training (online or instructor led).

Benefits

The City of Greenacres provides a benefit package that includes Paid-Time Off (PTO), Employee Assistance Program & Holiday Pay for Regular Part-Time Employees. Part-Time Benefit Summary