ASP Facilitator

Job Summary 

 

ASun Star offers programs of various expanded learning and mentoring opportunities for participants. The facilitator is responsible for planning, leading, and implementing core and noncore programs, activities and experiences for children in a group setting. They will also be responsible for the general safety and development, growth, and skill achievement of the participants in his/her group, while also providing high quality educational and recreational experiences for participants that focus on ASun Star core values. In instances that there are a cofacilitator or other staff, the facilitator will be considered the “Team Lead.” Reports to program coordinator. 

 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide supervision and care of (up to) 20 participants, o Teach by modeling and demonstrating characteristics that participants can learn from.
• Develop classroom and behavioral management skills o   Lead and plan recreational activities o Communicate regularly with the Coordinator about lesson planning and implementation o Develop relationships with children and their families.
• Enforce all safety procedures and protocols with the participants/staff o    Document all issues as needed including participant’s behavior and incidents.
• Report all medical, emergency, physical/ verbal incidents in the “incident Report Book.” And report them to the coordinator and necessary parties.
• Making sure that the curriculum is followed and that program is on time for all components. If not, report this to the coordinator.
• Weekly documentation for each youth and making sure that other staff/ co-facilitators complete weekly documentation.
• Completing monthly progress documentation for QA calls to parents and referral agencies.
• Completing program status emails to the office listing participants, no shows (w/ reasoning), and any problems/ concerns that day. Coordinator should be cc’d on emails
• Complete assigned responsibilities including set-up, clean-up, and program maintenance.
• Supervise lunchtime and snack time activities.
• Facilitators are also expected to help in the design, plan and lead the implementation of special projects in and out of program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications: 

• Previous experience in youth development, mentoring, teaching or managing children required, either in a formal or informal environment.
• Must be energetic, creative, responsible, dependable and have enthusiasm for children and program areas.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, solve problem problems and possess effective time management skills. o             Always maintain regular and punctual attendance. o          Able to work outdoors for extended periods. o Actively participate in or lead programs, games, and activities. o Communicate positively when disciplining and interacting with youth members. o               Must pass a criminal background check, CARI check, and any other agency requirements. o    Must be at least 18 years old to apply.
• Desire and ability to supervise, lead, and positively manage campers and work with other staff in a cooperative, team-oriented camp atmosphere.
• Possess excellent character, integrity, adaptability, patience, self-control, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor.
• Possess NJ state Driver's License o Current certification in First Aid and CPR.