Youth Mentor & Activity Specialist

Youth Mentor & Activity SpecialistThis position is eligible for a $500 hiring bonusDepartment: Out of School TimeJob Status: ReliefReports to: Middle School Youth Program CoordinatorPosition Supervises: NoneWork Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3:15 PM – 6:00 PMPosition SummaryAre you looking for a meaningful, hands-on opportunity to work with middle school students? As a Youth Mentor & Activity Specialist, you'll play a key role in creating a safe, fun, and supportive environment where students can grow, learn, and thrive.What You'll Do:Be a positive presence by supervising students and ensuring their safety at all times.Build real connections through games, conversations, and activities that help students feel welcome and valued.Lead engaging programs by planning and facilitating at least 11 academic, recreational, and social-emotional activities each month.Keep things running smoothly by helping maintain clean, organized spaces and assisting with hygiene when needed.Support families and students by communicating clearly, following behavior plans, and upholding our values every day.Reasonable Accommodations StatementTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential Functions Statement(s)ProgrammingSupervise middle school students in a safe and enriching environmentProvide appropriate supervision of students to ensure safety and intervene when necessaryActively engage with students through games, play, conversation, etc.Plan a minimum of 11 activities per month as assigned by the Middle School Youth Program Coordinator and submit to Coordinator in advance for approvalFacilitate activities as assigned by CoordinatorComplete van driver and provide safe transportation to off-site activities and field tripsClean and organize afterschool spaces to ensure they are safe and developmentally appropriateHelp students with personal hygieneTrack attendance, snack records and participation as requestedAssist with data collection and reporting as requestedReport any incidents, behaviors, injuries, etc. to Coordinator and assist in completing related forms as requestedSupport students and implement consequences as identified in the organization's policies and procedures and any written behavior plansStudent and Family SupportsCommunicate student and family needs with Middle School Youth Program Coordinator to facilitate referral to community resourcesParticipate in and help with special events and family nightsGeneralAttend scheduled meetings and required trainings, which may occur outside of regularly scheduled hoursComplete all required trainings within identified timeframeReport any safety, maintenance or equipment concerns to Coordinator as soon as possibleBe a positive role model for students by being a positive, active and engaged member of the teamMaintain high level of confidentiality with sensitive informationReport any instances (or suspected instances) of child abuse and neglect to the proper authoritiesPosition Qualifications Skills & AbilitiesEducation: High School Diploma and/or state education requirements requiredExperience: Previous experience working with youth preferred, but not required.Skills: Ability to build relationships with students; ability to communicate clearly and positively; Ability to lead a group of students in an activity; Ability to respond calmly to unexpected situations.Licenses: Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.Physical DemandsA. Ability to Stand, Walk, sit, manually manipulate, reach outward and above shoulders, speak and bend on a daily basisB. Capability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 lbs on a daily basisEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.