Gym Attendant​/Books Baskets Tutor

Gym Attendant / Books Before Baskets Tutor

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The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Summary – The Community Center Gym Attendant/Books before Baskets Tutor position is to provide administrative support to the Community Center Programs and to assist the Community Center Coordinator. Provide a safe and developmentally appropriate sports and recreation program for youth. This position maintains records and reports for the program and serves as an athletic and academic social coach, tutor, mentor, and lead programs or work alongside youth.

• Work directly with the Community Center Coordinator on essential office duties (e.g., phone calls, outgoing mail, and correspondence including e‑mail and faxes, copying, typing, spreadsheets, mailing, etc.).
• Ensure all children that come in for the tutoring program are signed in/out.
• Ensure all volunteer packets are completed and training has been finished.
• Process child enrollment applications and paperwork for children in the Community Center programs. Accept and process program fees using the kiosk and bill families for Community Center programs.
• Maintain the inventory of the snack bar and securely store unsold inventory.
• Manage inventory and prepare requisitions for ordering supplies as needed.
• Maintain the office area in a clean, organized, and presentable manner.
• Help oversee program‑related functions of the Community Center to ensure adherence to The Salvation Army’s policies and procedures.
• Request, issue, and monitor the return of athletic equipment and recreation games – check equipment for proper care and use.
• Assist with filling coaching and other program positions within the Community Center.
• Assist with advertising and promoting all Alhambra Campus program activities within the Community Center.
• Provide tutoring to struggling students in the Basketball program.
• Monitor student success through report cards, parental discussion, and coach participation.

• High school diploma or GED required, college preferred. At least two years of related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Good judgment with a professional demeanor.
• Proficiency in standard office computer software.
• English language proficiency (spoken and written).
• Knowledge of sports‑related rules and regulations, or ability to learn such rules.

• Valid California /or Class C driver’s license.
• Completion of The Salvation Army vehicle course training (if applicable).
• Must be at least 21 years old.

• Ability to stand for up to two hours or more at a time.
• Ability to walk, run, reach, and grasp with arms.
• Ability to push, pull, or lift objects.
• Ability to reach overhead.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.

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