Program assistant Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

The Arts, Education & Camp Lead is an administrative and supervisory support position to the Arts, Education & Camp Manager. The Arts, Education & Camp Lead must have the proven ability and desire to work with children, parents, volunteers, and peers. This position is responsible for the supervision of instructors, program staff, department team members, camp staff, and after-school program staff. The Arts, Education & Camp Lead is to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants while they are in their care.

Qualifications :

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have at least two years of experience working with children preferably in a Day Camp, Education and / or Recreational environment.
• Must be able to submit current CPR / First Aid certifications upon first day of work.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English. Bilingual English / Spanish is preferred.
• Must have ability to work and relate well with people.
• Must attend staff, child safety, and other trainings as directed.
• Must have a philosophy of education and child development which is consistent with that of The Salvation Army Kroc Center.
• Must be capable of learning basic point-of-sale procedures and CCMS database integrations.
• Must have the ability to work with children, parents, and staff in a capacity of leadership, counseling, and education including but not limited to :
• Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to children of all ages.
• Ability to use appropriate positive discipline consistently.
• Ability to handle security and crisis situations calmly.
• Ability to provide constant and continual supervision.
• Ability to engage and maintain a child’s interest in activities.

Responsibilities :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : 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 to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to operate a telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.