Job Information
Logan Health Lead SPARK Assistant - PRN in Kalispell, Montana
Job Description Summary:
This position assists with the Sports, Physical Activities and Recreation for Kids (S.P.A.R.K) program. Assists in preparing and implementing appropriate age specific activities for children.
Qualifications:
Current HS AED Certification required.
Minimum one (1) year experience working with children and youth preferred.
Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.
Job Specific Duties:
Assists in preparing an implementing activities to include, but may not be limited to; art projects, fitness fun, sports skills and a variety of cooperative games.
Responsible for the daily checking in / out of each child in addition to overseeing their participation in the program.
Assists with implementation and monitoring of activities and programs for participants.
Develops new games and activities to be considered into daily lesson plans.
Monitors activity sessions as assigned, follows lesson plans, and makes adjustments as applicable to assigned area.
Recognizes when adjustments are required and creatively adapts activities to maintain participant’s enthusiasm.
Interacts with children during activities. Participates in games as required, and as opportunity arises.
Works closely with leadership and staff to ensure the safety of all children participating.
Treats participants with honesty and respect while maintaining established standards for control. Shows no partiality or favoritism toward any one or group of participants.
Interacts professionally with participants by utilizing children’s names and instills confidence regarding their ability to participate.
Keeps accurate count of program participants, activity, success/failure, discipline challenges, special participant needs, etc.
Creates an environment to grow holistically (socially, emotionally, physically, and environmentally).
The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.
Shift:
Day Shift - Variable Hours (United States of America)
Schedule Details:
Please know schedules and shifts are subject to change based on patient care and department/organizational needs.
September – mid June: Monday-Friday, 3:15-6:30pm; occasional Saturdays, 5:00-9:00pm
Mid June – August: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm
Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements
If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:
Criminal background check
Reference checks
Drug Screening
Health and Immunizations Screening
Physical Demand Review/Screening
Equal Opportunity Employer
Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.
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