Facilitator

Description

Job Summary

The ASun Star offers programs of various expanded learning and mentoring opportunities for participants. The facilitator is responsible for planning, leading, and implementing core and non-core programs/ activities and experiences for children in a group setting. They will also be responsible for the general safety and development, growth, and skill achievement of the participants in his/her group, while also providing high quality educational and recreational experiences for participants that focus on ASun Star core values. In instances that there is a co-facilitator or other staff, the facilitator will be considered the “Team Lead.” Reports to program coordinator.

Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision and care of (up to) 20 participants,
• Teach by modeling and demonstrating characteristics that participants can learn from.
• Develop classroom and behavioral management skills
• Lead and plan recreational activities
• Communicate regularly with the Coordinator in regards to lesson planning and implementation
• Develop relationships with children and their families.
• Enforce all safety procedures and protocols with the participants/staff
• Document all issues as needed including participant’s behavior and incidents.
• Report all medical, emergency, physical/ verbal incidents in the “incident Report Book.” And report them to the coordinator and necessary parities.
• Making sure that the curriculum is being followed and that program is on time for all components. If not, report this to the coordinator.
• Weekly documentation for each youth and making sure that other staff/ co-facilitators complete weekly documentation.
• Completing monthly progress documentation for QA calls to parents and referral agencies.
• Completing program status emails to the office listing participants, no shows (w/ reasoning), and any problems/ concerns that day. Coordinator should be cc’d on emails
• Complete assigned responsibilities including set-up, clean-up, and program maintenance.
• Supervise lunchtime and snack time activities.
• Facilitators are also expected to help in the design, plan and lead the implementation of special projects in and out of program.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous experience in youth development, mentoring, teaching or managing children required; either in a formal or informal environment.
• Must be energetic, creative, responsible, dependable and have an enthusiasm for children and program areas.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, problem solve and possess effective time management skills.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at all times.
• Able to work outdoors for extended periods.
• Actively participate in or lead programs, games, and activities.
• Communicate positively when disciplining and interacting with youth members.
• Must pass a criminal background check, cari check, and any other agency requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years old to apply.
• Desire and ability to supervise, lead, and positively manage campers and work with other staff in a cooperative, team-oriented camp atmosphere.
• Possess excellent character, integrity, adaptability, patience, self-control, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor.
• Possess NJ state Driver's License
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR.