Program Aide

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith based organization, has a job opening for a Program Aide, for the MS Gulf Coast Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, located in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Job Summary:  Assists with the supervision of children participating in activities provided within the RJKCCC, such as: Education, Recreation, Arts & Crafts, and Physical Education.

Performs other related work as required which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the principles and practices of First Aid and C.P.R and ability to ensure the safety of children.  Ability to monitor children activities to ensure their health and safety.  Knowledge of the standard rules and techniques of athletic sports such as baseball, basketball, and football, etc.  Ability to build effective and positive relationships with people of all ages.  Ability to lead and motivate people participating in recreational activities.  Ability to respond to emergency situations in a calm and appropriate manner.

Education and Experience: High school diploma or G.E.D., and six months experience working with children in educational, fitness, arts, crafts and other activities in a similar environment, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Driver’s License and eligible driver status under TSA Driver Program

CPR and First Aid Certification

Infant/Child CPR Certification

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to meet attendance requirements.  Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to operate yard maintenance equipment.  Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis.  

Work is performed in a indoor and outdoor recreational environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Additional Information: Part-time (19 hours per week).

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

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