Activities Instructor - AMIKids Aspen

AMIkids Aspen
5300 Broad River Rd
Columbia, SC 29212, USA

The Activities Instructor is responsible for the implementation and coordination of experiential and recreational instruction for students, which includes but is not limited to indoor, outdoor, and off‑site activities. The Activities Instructor will supervise student activities as required.

• Teach and coach student‑assigned activities.
• Effectively implement AMIkids Way (Kids First, Safety, Family) and key elements of Positive Youth Development (Relationships, Meaningful Participation, Community Involvement, and Challenged & Engaged Programming) and the AMIkids Personal Growth Model (PGM) in all interactions with students.
• Actively ensure all interactions reflect Kids First, Safety, Family, Relationships, Meaningful Participation, Challenge, and Engaged environment and Community Involvement.
• Maintain an environment that provides a physically/emotionally safe space for youth and effective learning, growth, and progress toward individualized goals.
• Model supportive, consistent, respectful behavior with all parties to ensure an atmosphere that fosters healthy relationships, trust, and mutual respect; set clear boundaries and provide observations and reflection to youth.
• Maintain activity plans for area of responsibility and coordinate all activities with the Program Manager/Director of Operations.
• Maintain appropriate materials, equipment, and resources.
• Evaluate students’ knowledge and abilities through both written and practical examinations and certify students in accordance with relevant certification guidelines.
• Maintain records of students’ progress in certification and curriculum‑based classes.
• Maintain relevant industry certifications.
• Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification by a nationally recognized organization; administer first aid and CPR during emergencies in accordance with national standards.
• Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention/de‑escalation training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements.
• Prevent and intervene in student altercations and incidents, using the authorized state‑mandated training methods.
• Ensure safety, supervision, advising, counseling, and role‑modeling for the students.
• Adhere to all contract and state educational guidelines and quality improvement requirements.
• Actively participate in day trips and special activities that involve recreational sports, facility and equipment cleaning, ground maintenance, and equipment relocation.
• Obtain and maintain Lifeguard certification and Challenge Course instructor certification.
• Transport students and may drive for other work‑related tasks; position requires driving on a regular basis.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Four (4) years of related experience (e.g., aquatics instruction, ropes course, etc.).

As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Growth opportunities – we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within.
• Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; health spending account; company paid life insurance and AD&D.
• PTO & Paid Holidays.
• Wellness Benefits – EAP, health coaching, stress management programs, etc.
• Employer‑funded pension plan, voluntary 403(b) retirement plan, student loan forgiveness program.
• Pet insurance, world travel assistance, car rental discounts, gym membership discounts, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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