What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Community Wellness Leader position at Gwinnett County?
This is a part-time position with a maximum of 1,508 hours per year and is not eligible for paid holidays, leave, or benefits.
Job Description
The Community Wellness Leader will be responsible for facilitating mobile recreation programming to the youth in underserved communities (mobile homes, apartments, libraries, parks, etc.). The incumbent will be developing program lessons and materials related to wellness and after-school programs. Additionally, the role will be assisting and leading community outreach events, which may include setting up various activities for participants to play.
Essential Duties
- Facilitating educational programs with youth, adults, and seniors (10 to 25 participants)
- Providing a safe learning environment for participants
- Managing multiple projects and organizing priorities
- Distributing promotional materials, such as flyers and banners
- Organizing program vehicles and storage units
- Developing and maintaining community sites and partnerships through community outreach
Public Speaking Duties
- Leading educational programs in front of 10 to 25 youth
- Attending outreach events to promote upcoming programs
- Educating the public about the mission of Live Healthy Gwinnett
Other Job Requirements/Information
- This job requires fingerprinting.
- The ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
- This job requires a 50-pound lift test / background Ga Dept of Early Care and Learning (DECAL)?
- This job requires flexible schedule (available to work weekends and evenings for programs/events)
Hourly rate
- This position pays $16.80 per hour. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of classroom/childcare supervisory experience
- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
- Driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications
- Associate degree in public health education, physical education, exercise science, child education
- Bachelor’s degree in public health education, physical education, exercise science, child education
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