Aransas Pass Independent School District/Aransas Pass for Youth

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Job Title: Texas ACE Afterschool Worker 

Wage/Hour Status: Part Time, $10 per hour,  up to 17 hours per week

Reports To: Texas ACE Site Coordinator    

Pay Grade/Days: 203/208 days

Funding Source: TEA - Texas 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant 

Primary Purpose: 

Provide support to the Texas ACE Project Specialist in accordance with activities for the Texas  ACE Afterschool program. 

Qualifications: 

Minimum – HS diploma or GED 

Enrollment in a major field of study or completed degree in Social Work, Recreation, or Education  (preferred) 

Special Knowledge/skills: 

? Basic computer and software knowledge 

? Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior 

? Excellent communication, organizational, time management and leadership skills 

? Ability to work in a team setting with a positive attitude  

? Ability to oversee and supervise various educational and recreational projects 

? Ability to read instructions and implement activities 

Experience: 

? Experience working with ‘at risk’ youth (preferred) 

? Experience working in a non-profit organization (preferred) 

Major Responsibilities and Duties: 

? Coordinate, plan and implement with the Texas ACE Site Coordinator regarding  educational and enrichment activities with program partners for all Texas ACE Afterschool  events 

? Communicate with Texas ACESite Coordinator regarding specific Texas ACE Afterschool  program operations/needs. 

? Ensure upkeep of Texas ACE Afterschool program property and equipment. Maintain a  working knowledge of how to utilize all afterschool property and equipment 

? Work closely with Texas ACE Site Coordinator to retain organized and accurate records  and assist in record maintenance as instructed. 

? Attend required meetings, trainings and other events as instructed. 

? Implement safety and discipline guidelines.

? Maintain a working knowledge of  policies and procedures.  

? Perform other duties as assigned.  

Supervisor Responsibilities: 

? None 

Professional Conduct: 

Conduct oneself in a professional, ethical manner, in accordance with generally accepted  community standards and organization’s code of ethics 

Equipment Used: 

Recreational and sports equipment, copier, personal computer, and audiovisual equipment 

Working Conditions:  

Work indoors and outdoors. Constant contact with students, parents and staff. 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:  

Maintain emotional control under stress. Ability to think clearly in stressful situations and a high  stress tolerance required, high physical stamina necessary and extended amount of walking  necessary. Travel between campus assignments; occasional district wide and statewide travel;  frequent prolonged and irregular hours. Use of computers and related equipment. Occasional lifting  up to 35 pounds.