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Town of Huntersville · 6 days ago

Program Assistant - After School

Huntersville, NC

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The Town of Huntersville is seeking a Program Assistant for their After School program at the Recreation Center. The role involves leading activities for K-5th grade students, assisting with homework, and ensuring the safety and supervision of participants.

FitnessGovernmentRecreationSocial Assistance

Responsibilities

Assists Recreation Manager and Recreation Assistants with camp or afterschool programs

Organizes rooms and materials before participants arrive each day

Plans and lead snack time, group activities, and assists with homework or other activities as needed

Actively participates with participants, supervising their conduct, discipline and safety

Follows proper check in/out procedures, communicates with parents or guardians at pick up

Notifies supervisor of accidents, incidents, disciplinary actions, and other circumstances of concern and fills out necessary forms for documentation as needed

May assist with other recreation programs including overnight teen camping trips, sports practices, events, and/or childcare during adult classes

Works to ensure responsible safety, care, and supervision of all participants

Organizes, prepares, and cleans the recreation center as needed each day before and after program hours

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Childcare practicesCommunication skillsHealthSafety knowledgeBehavior managementTeamwork

Required

General knowledge of childcare practices and techniques

General knowledge of children's developmental and social growth expectations and needs

Some knowledge of health, safety and first aid practices, methods and techniques

Skill in working with children

Ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, associates and program participants

High school diploma or GED

Availability Monday – Friday from 2:00pm – 6:00pm

Physical requirements involve medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Ability to perform physical abilities such as balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, and/or walking