Activity Leader Summer Program
Activity Leader Summer Program
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Job Description
Who We Are
Manchester Youth Development Center (MYDC) is a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the lives of children families and communities. Our mission is to create a welcoming safe and caring environment nurturing academic social and emotional development to empower youth to become engaged productive citizens. Our holistic approach focuses on positive goalsetting and family mobilization serving as a catalyst for lasting change in our community. We provide a comprehensive range of educational recreational and social programs equipping young individuals with the skills and confidence necessary for success and are committed to making a profound impact on the lives of youth in Manchester.
Summer Program
Camp CHOICE is an innovative summer program for rising 1st through 7th graders running from June 23rd to August 1st.Students will experience handson STEM activities creative arts sports and field trips in a safe and supportive environment. The program emphasizes positive social interactions and teamwork helping children build crucial life skills while exploring interests in science technology arts and sports.
Who Were Looking For
Summer Fun Awaits! Join MYDC as an Activity Leader! Lead exciting summer activities for kids in Pittsburgh! Plan games teach skills and provide academic support. Help us create a fun enriching summer for local youth!
The Activity Leader is responsible for facilitating and leading engaging activities in alignment with MYDCs mission to nurture academic social and emotional development of children for the summer program. This role involves planning and implementing a variety of educational recreational and enrichment activities providing academic support and fostering positive relationships with students and families.
Essential Duties
- Lead and facilitate engaging summer program activities including arts crafts sports and educational workshops ensuring a dynamic and enriching experience for students
- Develop and implementacademic support for students ensuring continued learning throughout the summer.
- Supervise students during activities and field tripsmaintaining a safe and secure environment while promoting active participation.
- Cultivate positive relationships with students parents and staff members creating a collaborative fun and supportive summer program atmosphere.
- Proactively contribute to the evaluation and enhancement of the summer program providing constructive feedback and actively participating in staff meetings.
Compensation:$22$25 per hour
Summer Program Dates and Work Schedule:
- Program orientation and training will be week ofJune 2 2025
- June 23 2025 through August 1 2025
- Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m.
Experience/Education Requirement:
- Prior experience in education childcare or youthcentered programs OR a requisite number of postsecondary credits in Education or Child Development.
- Experience in organizing and assisting impactful youth activities and programs.
- Compliance with all background checks and completion of requirements set forth by the Department of Human Services (DHS).
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of child development principles.
- Ability to plan and facilitate engaging activities for different age groups.
- Ability to apply youth development frameworks and create a supportive and empowering environment for youth.
- Skilled in developing and implementing educational recreational and enrichment activities.
- Ability to think creatively adapt to changing situations and find innovative solutions.
- Excellent and effective written verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with youth parents and colleagues.
- Selfmotivated proactive professional; able to troubleshoot and problem solve efficiently.
- Ability to lead and work collaboratively with Activity Assistant to ensure program success.
- Ability to follow safety regulations and procedures and maintain a safe and secure environment.
- Genuine enthusiasm for working with youth and a commitment to fostering their growth development and wellbeing.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
