Have fun while you get paid! Work with children at schools, rec centers, and more as a Recreation Academy Staff Member. Teach participants how to play games, learn new soft skills and grow from their experiences during your sessions; empowering kids to become lifelong learners. Plus, with our completely flexible scheduling structure you decide when / where you work and what you teach. (Minimum of 1 year experience working with children in a professional setting.)

Staff needed for Summer Camps being held at St. Charles Community College, Kirkwood Park, Sperreng Middle School, Dressel Elementary School, Community School, and more!

What We Do:

After School Clubs - Kickball, Dodgeball, Gaga Ball, 9-Square In The Air, Domino Mega Builders (STEAM Program), Drone Racing 101, Pokemon Trading Card Game, Minecraft, & Foam Tipped Archery. (90 minute sessions)

Camps - Summer, Winter, & Spring Day Camps. (3 - 7 hour sessions using different combinations of our popular activities.)

Sport's Clinics - Basketball, Flag Football, Handball and Soccer. (1 - 2 hour sessions)

Events / Private Bookings - Games and activities for things like birthday parties, Parent's Night Out Events, and more. (1 - 3 hour sessions)

Scheduling: All positions are part time and shifts are awarded on a first come first served basis via our staff portal's employee shift registration link. Full time availability during the summer months.

Pay Range: Base pay for staff is $18 / hr. Applicants will earn an additional $2 / hr for meeting these requirements:

• Valid CPR / First Aid Certification.
• 2 Years of applicable experience at a youth organization.

*Staff Responsible For: Participant Management & Supervision, Effective
Communicating With Coworkers & Supervisors, Establishing a Plan of Action For Your Session, Picking Up Supplies Beforehand, Traveling (You pick where you go!), Leading Games and Activities While Fostering A Learning Environment, Interacting With Parents During Drop Offs & Pick Ups, The Ability To Provide Constructive Feedback, and The Courage To Ask For Help When Needed.

*All Recreation Academy instructor positions are part time by nature and staff are brought on as Independent 1099 Contractors. This means that: 1.) We will not withhold taxes from your pay. 2.) Our organization does not provide Workman's Comp insurance or unemployment benefits. 3.) By working with us you agree that you have your own health insurance and will cover any unexpected injuries that may occur while performing the duties of your job.

**Every Recreation Academy Employee must submit to a criminal background check and is required to complete mandated reporter training for the state they live in, both are free of charge.**

ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION THROUGH OUR WEBSITE TO HAVE AN INTERVIEW SCHEDULED: www.TheRecreationAcademy.com/employment

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 18 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• When are you available to work during the week? (From when - when, Mon - Sun)
• Why do you enjoy working with kids?
• Do you understand that this job will require you to travel to and from different locations like schools, rec centers, parks, etc. on a regular basis?
• Experience working with kids in a group setting is required. Have you ever been responsible for multiple children at one time? (Please keep in mind that babysitting is not an acceptable answer for this question.) When, why and how many?
• Do you have reliable transportation, that is insured?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Youth Mentoring: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person