Activity Leader

Position Summary:   

The Activity Leaders are responsible for helping support three of the five major events for J Explorers, a program for PreK-2nd grade dads and their kids. This includes Late Night on October 26, March Maccabiah Madness on March 23, and the Overnight Retreat on May 3-4. Duties include leading pre-planned activities for families, assisting with food prep, maintaining the safety of all participants, and helping maintain the flow of activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Act as a representative of the SJCC; Present with professionalism, reliability, and clear understanding of the program and expectations
• Assist with activity set up and tear down
• Lead activities and prioritize participant safety
• Be present for all program days: October 26 from 4:00-8:30pm, March 23 from 1:30-4:30pm, and an overnight retreat from May 3 at 11am to May 4 at noon
• Communicate with the Youth Sports + Recreation Manager about any concerns, issues, or scheduling conflicts
• Be consistent and present for every event
• Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings
• Other duties as assigned
• Position pays $17.50 to $18.00 per hour depending on experience

Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  

Education/Experience: 

Experience working with kids preferred but not required. Experience playing or leading sports is preferred.

Computer Skills:   

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint is preferred.  

Language Skills:   

Ability to communicate effectively over email and in person to parents, participants, and the Youth Sports + Recreation Manager. Ability to write incident reports in the case of an injury.

Math Skills:    

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

Reasoning Ability:   

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 

Additional Employment Requirements: 

· Satisfactorily pass a criminal background check 

· Current CPR/AED (Adult and Child) and First Aid Certification, or willing to complete course(s) by required deadline.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

The information described below represents the physical activities and surroundings one may encounter when performing the duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Physical Demands: To perform the job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, stand, and jog. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, climb, balance, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms. The incumbent may be required to carry materials (presentation) weighing up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.

Environmental Conditions: The work is typically performed in a community center environment or office environment, with a moderate to loud noise level. Occasional travel to other areas of the facility may be required, where the noise level is moderate to loud and environmental conditions may include slippery surfaces, crowded areas, or working near moving parts (e.g. exercise equipment). Local travel may be required.  

The Stroum Jewish Community Center is an equal opportunity employer. Our vision is to be the Puget Sound’s most open and welcoming community-centered Jewish organization. We provide inclusive opportunities for all and celebrate our differences. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.