Youth Activity Aide

Job Details

Job Location:

SGCH New Life Resiliency Center
- San Benito, TX 78586

Position Type:
Full Time Job Shift: Day

Job Title:

Youth Activity Aide

Supervisor:

Recreational Coordinator

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Prepared By:
Human Resources Dept.

Summary

An effective Youth Activity Aide assists the Recreational Coordinator with designing and developing a recreation program. The recreation program must consist of leisure and acculturation activities for UC. The Assistant Recreation Coordinator will assist the Recreation Coordinator in developing a monthly calendar of activities and programs all outings. Additionally, the assistant Recreational Coordinator will help implement, and supervise, the daily leisure and recreational activities provided at the facility.

• Uphold recreational policies and requirements. Integrate the common core government guidelines into each recreational activity.
• Create benchmarks for program success and track progress towards those goals.
• Develop programs that improve staff performance that results in student and organizational success.
• Provide guidance to the organization’s department leaders and cooperate with those leaders to make the center a better place.
• Respond immediately to concerns from students, school administrators or facilities managers.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Continuous Learning
- Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Job Knowledge
- Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits the ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Use of Technology
- Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

Problem-Solving
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Communications
- Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Cooperation
- Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.

Oral Communication
- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

Teamwork
- Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Written Communication
- Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Leadership
- Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.

Quality Management
- Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Visionary Leadership
- Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates. The position will integrate Sunny Glen’s Core Values throughout their day-to-day operations.

Business Acumen
- Understands business implications of decisions; aligns work with strategic goals.

Conflict Resolution
- Encourages open communications; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.

Cost Consciousness
- Works within approved budget; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.

Ethics
- Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support
- Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities.

Strategic Thinking
- Develops strategies to…