Activities Coordinator

Purpose: This part-time, grant-funded position reporting to the Deborah D. Booker Community Center Program Coordinator, is responsible for planning and implementation of youth recreational activities, and the supervision of youth grades K-8.

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Actively be responsible for all of the youth in classes, with an emphasis on safety and organization.  
2. Responsible for the planning, scheduling, and instruction of fitness and special recreational events. 
3. Promote DDBCC recreational programs and events.
4. Maintain accurate documentation, i.e., sign-in sheets, incident reports, and monthly activity plans. 
5. Maintain recreational supplies, equipment and materials; inform the Program Coordinator when new/additional supplies or equipment is needed. 
6. After classes, help to put away the equipment and make sure all doors are locked. 
7. Ensure that all children are respectful of property and equipment and rules are followed.
8. Resolves differences among children and intervenes in youth altercations to correct and ensure appropriate behavior. Completes other duties as assigned and enforces all policies and procedures. 
9. Maintain positive communications when dealing with program participants, guests, volunteers, and all other related groups.
10. Assist with planning and execution of special events.  
11. Attend meetings as requested with all stakeholders.
12. Comply with all emergency procedures appropriate to the site and in conformity with procedures adopted by emergency service authorities to ensure the safety of the children.  
13. Completes other duties as assigned and enforces all policies and procedures. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Hard working, well organized, energetic, highly motivated, creative, and personable 
• Ability to communicate with people from a broad range of social and economic backgrounds
• Understand dispute resolution concepts

Required Education/ Experience: 

• Must have GED or High School Diploma and minimum of 2 years demonstrated knowledge and experience working with youth, grades K-8.
• Must obtain and maintain Act 33/34 and FBI clearances.
• Must obtain and maintain certifications in CPR and First Aid. 
• Able to work with youth from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, evenings and weekends.
• Must have a high energy level, be able to apply problem-solving skills and be organize/prioritize workload. 
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Must be familiar with internet usage and Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

Physical Requirements: Work is performed both in office settings and community settings.  Must be physically able to access various physical locations on and off ACHA. Must have a level of manual dexterity sufficient to allow for the operation of a computer, telephone, fax machine, calculator, etc.   Ability to move, handle or lift small objects around desk area, i.e. files, computer printouts, reports, calculator, office supplies, etc. 

If you require assistance when completing the employment application or you anticipate a need for accommodation during the selection process due to a disability, then please contact the Human Resources Department at 412-402-2436 or [email protected].

As a condition of employment, the candidate must successfully pass a post-offer physical examination, drug screen, and background security review with regular full-time employment being contingent upon successful completion of a probationary period.