Afterschool Specialist Promise South Salt Lake

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Description

Compensation Type: Hourly wages
Job Type:
Part Time

Pay Range: 18.00
Organization's Mission: Promise South Salt Lake is an initiative of the City of South Salt Lake which provides dynamic, highly specialized community and out-of-school-time programming with academic and prevention focus at 14 neighborhood centers throughout the city. It is our commitment to give all youth in our community the opportunity to succeed in life. Our programs are free, open to all, and emphasize equity, diversity and putting children first.
Organization's Race, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Statement and Work: The City of South Salt Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prioritize efforts to advance inclusion, diversity,
equity, and accessibility (IDEA) initiatives across all aspects of our work while removing barriers to access and
opportunities.
Commitment to IDEA initiatives reflects the City’s aim to be a place where all people find themselves represented,
welcomed, engaged, and heard. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including those from
underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, persons with disabilities and protected veterans. With these
values at the forefront of our minds, we encourage the organizations we partner with to do the same. We
recognize this work as a journey that is never complete.
Position Summary: Afterschool Specialists work directly with youth from diverse backgrounds, to provide a safe, responsible,
well-supervised afterschool program while acting as a positive adult role model, coach, and mentor.
Primary Responsibilities: Deliver developmentally appropriate activities (academics and enrichment) which address grant objectives
and goals for youth participating in the program
○ Become familiar with, select prepared, write new, and implement hands-on and project-based
lesson plans in the areas of common core, character development, STEAM, fitness, and recreation
○ Deliver 1-2 evidence-based, prevention specific, lesson a week
○ Lead and supervise groups of youth and address behavior issues when they arise
● Assist Assistant Coordinator in reporting requirements
○ Collect accurate attendance and activity participation of youth
○ Communicate successes, challenges regarding youth to direct supervisors
○ Conduct pre- and post- surveys according to grant requirements
● Additional responsibilities
○ Arrive on time for scheduled shifts and all required staff meetings, trainings, and events
○ Serve snacks and dinner, as well as oversee meal times (may need Food Handler’s Permit)
○ Maintain daily cleanliness of all program areas (office, classrooms, gym, kitchen, etc …)
○ Work at city-sponsored events, typically held 1-2 times per month on a Friday evening or
Saturday morning
Desired Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED, or any equivalent combination of related education and experience
preferred
● Experience working with youth, afterschool, or recreation environment preferred
● People of diverse backgrounds strongly encouraged to apply
Benefits / Why Work With Us: This position provides an opportunity for a person interested in part time work to gain experiences with youth from diverse backgrounds, explore work in local government, and to grow in the area of community building.
How to Apply: https://southsaltlakecity.casellehire.com/jobs/225389.html
Location: South Salt Lake

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Organization Website: Visit website
Contact: Tori Smith
Email: vsmith@sslc.gov
Phone: 8016332682
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