Program Aide Casual (6741)

## ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

**Schedule/Hours:**As Needed

**This position is responsible for:**

Leads children and adult activities for camp programs, including classroom training, tutoring, sports activities, Bible study, computer programs and specialized programs; maintains the cleanliness of the recreational and outdoor activities areas.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Provides constant care for the needs of the children and adults in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure and healthy manner.
• Provides positive, relaxed atmosphere during educational and outdoor activities, and promotes encouraging conversation.
• Ensures the accountability, security and safety of guests participating in outdoor activities; reports all accidents to the supervisor in an accurate and timely manner.

**Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:**

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.
• Ability to observe children and ensure their safety.
• Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing and walking on a frequent change basis.
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) frequently.

**Working Conditions:**

• Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like.

## WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU
**Education and Experience:**

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required,
• and
• One to two years’ experience teaching child development programs,
• or
• any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• and
• Ability to pass all state licensing background checks.

**Licenses and Certifications:**

• CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain)
• Lifeguard Certification (preferred)
• Ropes Course Certification (preferred)

**Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled**