Recreation Aide (Arts & Crafts Instructor)

Recreation Aide Reports to the Recreation Supervisor and is an hourly, non-exempt position. Directs trainees in leisure- time recreation/non-vocational activities and leadership programs. Demonstrates on-going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of: workplace relations and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills and independent living. Duties and Responsibilities: • Demonstrates and abides by Covenant Learning Center Values and operating principles. • Assists in organization and implementation of the recreation/ non-vocational programs and lifelong leisure-learning activities and programs, encouraging trainees' participation. • Develops and operates weekly contests and tournaments. • Assists in center-sponsored trips and events including escorting and chaperoning. At times, may drive the students on trips/events. • Certified to provide swim lessons and swimming certifications for Centers with pools. • Assists with Water Safety programming (videos, swimming certification and swim lessons.. • Introduce students to Arts and Craft activities. • Instructs trainees in Arts and Crafts training programs. Including techniques, what occurs after, replenish protein/diet, etc. • May provide instructions to trainees in various recreational clubs such as poetry, drama, talent shows, etc., and other creative activities, such as arts and crafts. DC – Arts & Crafts instructor provides instructions on artistic techniques; Music instructor gives lessons on a variety of instruments; Drama everyone provides instruction and guidance. • Mentor students in Recreation Aide Program to help establish life skills. • Ensures that all programs comply with DOL requirements. • Attends required staff training sessions. • Cultivate and maintain a climate on center that is free of harassment, intimidation, bullying and disrespect in order to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn. • Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency. • Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility. • Performs other duties as assigned. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position. Education and Experience Requirements: • Associates of Arts degree or one (1) year of related experience working with youth. • Prefer experience in a recreation/non-vocational program. • Must be…