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SUMMER HOURS - Assistant Youth Development Professional

Volunteers of America, Dakotas

Sioux Falls, SD

Posted/Updated: 3 days ago

Job Description

Department:  Out of School Time                              

Job Status:    Part Time                                     

Reports to:    Director of Out-of-School Time Programs

Supervises:   None

Schedule:      Monday-Friday, 7am to 6pm during summer break

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Lead Youth Development Professional, Assistant Youth Development Professionals provide safe, fun and educational afterschool programming for elementary students. This position is for applicants aged 16 - 18 years of age. 

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To 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)

PRIMARY DUTIES:

  • Be actively engaged with students by providing homework help, reading and playing with youth, and helping with scheduled activities.
  • Be a positive role model and mentor for youth.
  • Prioritize student safety and report safety concerns to Lead Youth Development Professional.
  • Ensure afterschool spaces are clean.
  • Supervise elementary students in a safe and enriching environment.
  • Assist with academic, recreational and social skills activities.
  • Assist with preparing snacks.
  • Track attendance and participation as requested.
  • Recognize and value diversity within the work environment.
  • Maintain high level of confidentiality with sensitive information.
  • Complete required trainings.

POSITIONS QUALIFICATIONS

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education & Experience:  Must be at least 16 years old; if under age 18, must work under direct and constant supervision of Lead Youth Development Professional or Director.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Ability to stand, walk, sit, manually manipulate, reach outward and above shoulders, speak, climb, crawl, squat, kneel, and bend on a daily basis.
  • Capability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 100lbs on a daily basis.
Volunteers of America, Dakotas
PO Box 89306
Sioux Falls, SD 57109