Directions for Youth & Families offers community-based mental health and prevention services that utilize a resiliency-oriented and trauma-informed framework. DFYF has provided innovative, culturally sensitive, and successful programming to the Central Ohio community since 1899, through our predecessor Crittenton Family Services. Presently, DFYF's programs are divided into 3 categories: Treatment, Prevention, and Education. DFYF offers specialized mental health, kindergarten readiness, afterschool and summer programming to meet the diverse needs of our youth and family population. DFYF proudly serves over 5,000 youth, adults, and families each year. All of our programs strive to fulfill our mission to build and inspire hope, healing, and resilience for youth, families, and communities through counseling and education.
Position summary
Directions for Youth and Families is seeking an energetic and creative individual to be a part of our After School team and fifacilitating activities, particll the position of Part-time Recreation Prevention Specialist. Responsibilities include lesson planning, engaging youth in fitness and recreational related activities in an after-school environment. i
Applicant should have experience and knowledge of various activities such as basketball, volleyball, football, and soccer (not limited too), and capable of instructing and educating youth. Recreation Specialist should be capable of creating activities that that are appropriate for various age ranges and implementing values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and communication. Recreation Specialist will oversee groups of no more than 10 youth and able to implement activities from lesson plans.
Applicants should be comfortable working with youth between the ages of 8 - 18 years of age, completing all required documentation daily, and possess basic computer skills. Afterschool programming days are Monday-Friday, hours 3 - 8 pm, summer hours 9 - 3 pm, team meetings and occasional special events that may require coming in prior or staying later
Bachelor's degree preferred and experience facilitating various activities and working with youth required
Applicant should be comfortable working with youth between the ages of 8 - 18 years of age
Ability to complete all required documentation daily, and possess basic computer skills.
Applicant should possess a valid driver's licenses, auto insurance and reliable transportation.
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Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Career growth with Resiliency and Trauma Training
- Amazing co-workers
- A healthy, positive culture