What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Group Aide - FUNSHINE position at City of Brighton?
Salary: $16.00/hour Closes: Open until Filled
Dates: Seasonal employment from late May through July
Monday-Friday varying shifts 7:15am to 5:45pm
Location: 27J District School within Brighton city limits
NATURE OF WORK
The State Licensed Funshine Summer Day Camp Program accommodates up to 125 children ages 6 to 12 years old. The camp runs daily Monday through Friday for approximately 8 weeks during the summer. Various training days prior to the start of camp are also required to meet state standards.
Essential Duties
- Demonstrate, instruct, and actively supervise all activities and events for the group.
- Provide a safe and secure environment. Encourage and support positive behavior.
- Understand appropriate disciplinary techniques and document all incidents.
- Assist Leaders and Site Directors to observe the children and monitor the security of the building at all times to ensure the children's health and safety. Provide general first aid when needed.
- Comply with state licensing requirements under the direction of the Site Director.
- The Group Aide works directly with the Group Leader, reporting to the Site Director.
- Assist with creating and implementing interesting lesson plans.
- Engage in activities to demonstrate and encourage participation.
- Keep group attendance and know camper whereabouts at ALL times.
- Assure camp is kept clean throughout the day, maintaining supplies/equipment, and attend meetings/training.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND FORMAL TRAINING
The candidate must be at least 16 years of age and pass a background check. CPR, First Aid and Universal Precautions required within 60 days of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with school age children is desirable for Aide position. Previous training in CPR, First Aid and Universal Precautions preferred. Must complete trainings before the start of camp.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The candidate must have sufficient strength, agility, stamina and flexibility to move or carry up to 50 pounds, stand, crouch, kneel, bend and stoop while assisting children for long periods of time. The candidate must have adequate hearing and vision in order to discriminate between different sounds, objects, people and colors at near and far distances. The position also requires active participation in swim related activities.
Instructions to Applicants
Applications can be picked up and returned to: Brighton Recreation Center 555 N. 11th Ave., Brighton, CO 80601 or City Hall 500 S. 4th Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601
You may also apply online at www.brightonco.gov
Salary : $16
