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.
Nice-to-haves
- 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