Youth Facilitator id-10495

About the position

Our nonprofit seeks outgoing, energetic, and self-confident leaders to facilitate activities for children ages 4 to 11 during school recess, after-school programs, school breaks, and summer camp. Facilitators guide children of all backgrounds and abilities through physical, creative, and collaborative play, promoting self-confidence, resilience, problem-solving, and teamwork. It's through group play that we instill social-emotional skills and influence children's development and well-being. This part-time role is perfect for college students aspiring to work in a child-related field. If you enjoy physical play and outdoor activities and have a passion for nurturing children's potential, this position offers rewarding experiences with a significant positive impact on young lives. Please note: If you're in search of a position exceeding 25 hours per week, this is not the position for you. The position offers a flexible schedule to accommodate students, ranging from 10-22 hours per week, 2-5 days per week. School-year hours are Monday to Friday, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Programs take place primarily outdoors in Denver metro area elementary schools, and we are hiring immediately.

Responsibilities

  • Create and execute lesson plans for small social groups, integrating kids with and without developmental disabilities and behavior challenges.
  • Facilitate structured, physical and creative activities in after-school social groups, camps, and recess programs.
  • Foster an open, accepting environment where differences are valued and kids are safe to be themselves.
  • Set limits, enforce rules, provide consistent feedback and positive reinforcement.
  • Attend professional trainings.
  • Reliable transportation to work in central Denver schools.

Requirements

  • Friendly, self-confident, positive, approachable, enjoys playing games with kids, easily communicates and connects with adults and youth (including kids with mild disabilities and those experiencing poverty and homelessness).
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Previous experience working with children (i.e., athletic coach, mentor, teacher, child care, camp counselor, lifeguard, etc.).
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Physically able to lead groups and participate in games that require running, such as tag, kickball, soccer, etc.
  • Maintains a high standard for self, learns quickly, gives 100% to endeavors.
  • Values feedback and takes direction well.
  • Organized, independent and able to quickly adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment.
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  • Completed or pursuing a degree in a child-related field (social work, psychology, therapy, teaching, etc.).
  • Experience coaching or playing team sports.

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule
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