Mega Club Instructor

Position Overview Mega Club Program Instructors teach courses on developing a positive-self-image, social skills, good health, community service, peer proof skills, friendship and more to youth grades K-12 using Camp Fire Curriculum. Instructors are responsible for prepping and planning classes, in coordination with Program lead, and will have regular meetings with the Youth Outreach Specialist and Community Program Director. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Work as a team with other program staff and program lead. Communicate with parents regarding program, and any behavioral issues or concerns. Ensure that each youth has a positive experience within the program, as well as ensuring the safety and well-being of every youth. Uphold Camp Fire standards, as well as Washington State School Age Child-care standardsAdditional skills preferred: 21 years of age or over Enjoy working with youth, and ability to manage youth in a classroom setting Experience working with school-aged youth, as well as curriculum planning and prep Ability to play active games with youth. Possess a willingness to learn, teach and work with othersOther Job Duties/Expectations APPLIED KNOWLEDGE. Independently performs the duties required of the positions with proper use of practical, technical and professional skills. CUSTOMER SERVICE. Extends courtesy and willingness to meet the customers needs. Uses appropriate techniques that develop good customer relations. Customers include youth, other staff or volunteers. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS. Works with others in a cohesive and supportive manner. Recognizes or praises accomplishments of others. Offers to help others when appropriate. Helps to solve problems, suggests alternatives. COMMUNICATIONS. Effective new of oral, written, and listening skills. Written work is clear and understandable. Keeps supervisor and other staff appropriately informed. PROFESSIONALISM. Demonstrates businesslike conduct and attire. Dresses in a manner appropriate to job tasks. Demonstrates a spirit of cooperation. COST AWARENESS. Uses supplies and equipment in a non-abrasive manner. Is aware of financial impact of decisions and actions. ADAPTABILITY. Understands and supportively adjust to changes, new policies, and individuals having different points of view. TIME MANAGEMENT. Organizes own responsibilities and/or those of others to meet deadlines, and to make maximum use of time available. Is punctual for meetings and appointments Required Documents & Certifications Resume' Valid CPR/First Aid card Pass National Criminal & State Background Check Ability to pass drug test Qualifications Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience High School Diploma or GED equivalent; or one-three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Regularly required to sit Use hands to handle, or feel, including keyboarding and mouse use Reach with hands and arms Speak and hear Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Occasionally lift and/or move 30 pounds Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Visual/auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards of the site and facilities