Youth Adventure Program - Program Aide
Youth Adventure Program - Program Aide
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Job Description
Job Title
Youth Adventure Program Program AideAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Educational PsychologyProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station TexasJob Type
Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)Job Description
What we want
The Youth Adventure Program (YAP) Program Aide oversees and participates in daily operations of the Youth Adventure Program summer camp hosted by the Department of Educational Psychology with Texas A&M University. Duties consist of but not limited to facilitating camp schedule including meals activities and events utilize team building and communication skills within a summer camp environment supervise adolescents within campus community and residential settings board in dorm while camp is in session work alongside counseling staff report to camp manager and other duties as required.
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hires experience
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended
Schedule: This is a parttime/temporary position
Note: Stay/board in dorm while camp is in session
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Undergraduate degree or undergraduate coursework in Education Psychology or Interdisciplinary Studies fields
A minimum of 1 year of experience working in a school university and/or professional settings with adolescents or young adults
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Valid and unexpired drivers license to operate motor vehicle (van)
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in Education Psychology or Interdisciplinary Studies fields
Graduate level coursework in gifted and talented education creativity and/or curriculum and instruction
Teaching certificate or progress towards earning state teaching license
2 years experience working in a summer camp setting with children or adolescents
Experience or background working with gifted and talented youth
CPR certification or the ability to be CPR certified before start of camp
Bilingual speaker
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment
Ability to work with a variety of abilities and personalities
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
Physical Requirements:
Physical activity such as walking and strenuous exercise may be part of the job as well as spending time outside in the heat
Responsibilities
Oversee and participate in daily operations of the Youth Adventure Program
Facilitate camp schedule including meals activities and events
Utilize team building and communication skills within a summer camp environment
Supervise adolescents within the campus community and residential settings
Stay in dorm 24/7 while camp is in session
Work alongside counseling staff
Report to camp manager
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect Excellence Leadership Loyalty Integrity and Selfless Service.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Part-Time
