Youth Activity Coordinator

The Youth Activity Coordinator supports the Youth Activity Leader in providing a safe, engaging, and culturally responsive environment for students ages 6 through 11. This role assists with daily activities, student supervision, and program operations within a fast-paced, short-term summer program. The Assistant must be flexible, proactive, and able to support activity implementation with limited preparation time.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

The successful candidate will:

· Assist in the implementation of daily activities, including arts and crafts, outdoor play, educational games, and enrichment projects.

· Support culturally relevant activities, traditions, and perspectives into daily programming in a respectful and age-appropriate manner.

· Create a positive and inclusive environment that encourages participation and teamwork.

· Supervise students at all times to ensure safety and appropriate behavior.

· Assist in preparing, organizing, and cleaning up materials and activity spaces.

· Support the lead teacher during field trips, ensuring proper supervision and adherence to safety protocols.

· Assist in managing student behavior using positive guidance and redirection.

· Maintain awareness of student needs and communicate concerns to the lead teacher.

· Assist with attendance tracking and basic program documentation as direction.

· Communicate effectively with program staff, leadership, and families as needed.

· Ensure all program policies and procedures are followed, including safety and liability requirements.

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications:

· Strong communication and organization skills.

· Ability to manage groups of children in both classroom and community settings.

· Demonstrated ability to handle crisis situations and make sound judgments.

· Ability to make decisions and exercise good judgement.

· Maintain confidentiality and securing sensitive information.

Minimum Requirements

· Prior experience working in summer camps, youth programs, or similarly structure group settings is required.

· A minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with elementary-aged children (grades K-5).

· Experience planning and leading engaging group activities.

· Prior experience working

· Knowledge of Alaska Native cultures, traditions, and values.

· Valid state of Alaska driver’s license and be insurable under Knik Tribe’s automotive insurance.

· Clean state and federal background check.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

· Knowledge and experience of Knik Tribe’s Service Area and Knik Tribe’s Programs.

· Adequate understanding of all Microsoft Office Applications.

· Capable of basic maintenance for general office equipment and multi-line phone systems.

· Must pass a criminal background check and be free of barrier crimes.

· Clean driving record.

· Knowledge and application of professional and ethical conduct as guided by Knik Tribal Council Personnel Manual Section 8.1.

General Information:

Location: 758 N Shoreline Drive, Wasilla, AK 99645

Supervisor: MTLC Director

Program Hours: Monday – Friday; 7:45 AM – 5:30 PM (8 hour shift time determined at hire)

Salary: $20.00 per hour

Additional Information:

NATIVE PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975 (PL 93-638) and as further guided by Knik Tribe Native Preference Policy 6.120, Knik Tribe maintains preference in all phases of employment for Alaska Native, American Indian (AN/AI) and Native Hawaiian people, including direct lineal descendants and foster or traditionally adopted children. Also included are non-Native head of household member of Native families, which includes foster or traditionally adopted Native children.

To Apply: Submit Resume to:

Human Resources at hr@kniktribe.org

For more information or to download the job description visit www.kniktribe.org/careers

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20