What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Physical Activities Instructor position at Eckerd Connects?
Do you want to work for an organization that makes a Lasting Impact on children, youth, and families? Eckerd Connects is committed to creating lasting, positive change in the lives of individuals, families, and communities by providing access to education, career opportunities, and supportive resources. Working at Eckerd Connects takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others by empowering individuals to overcome barriers, realize their potential, and build successful lives and careers.
Our Full-time Benefits:
- Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
- 11 paid holidays
- Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
- Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary term life insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
- PTO Exchange
This is a Temporary Summer Full Time position.
Hourly Rate Starting at: $20.00
Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for educating and training students ages 5-13 about physical fitness and healthy lifestyle choices. Teach youth a fun way to complete structured physical activities up to and including team building, SEL, etc. (8:30am – 3:30pm M-F)
- Facilitate summer day camp curriculum and related activities with youth, including, but not limited to social skills education, new games, arts and crafts, and life skills.
- Develop and deliver enhancement activities, as appropriate, to meet needs of youth and group.
- Deliver family/community involvement activities designed to support program concept.
- Assist Eckerd in maintaining culturally sensitive service delivery practices.
- Adhere to federal and state laws on confidentiality.
- Adhere to safe practices and ensure safe practices by youth in care.
- Adhere to Eckerd philosophy in caring for youth.
- Maintain required certification, if applicable.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalency preferred. High school students considered.
- One year working with youth in related activities. Experience in any direct human service helping role useful. Experience working with families in supportive and developmental capacity a plus.
- Must have and maintain an appropriate and valid state ID. If licensed to drive, must be able to meet requirements for Eckerd’s Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes.
- Ability to spend extended periods of time in standing/walking/sitting positions in Indoor and outdoor environments. Ability to actively participate with youth in recreational activities. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the appropriate state and to the extent that knowledge is attainable under federal law.
*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.
About Our Program:
Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact adarequest@eckerd.org. Relay Services Dial 711.
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