Lynchburg Parks and Recreation After School Program Assistant

Job Title:  After School Program Assistant

Department: Off-Campus (Lynchburg Parks and Recreation)

Number of positions available:  2

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for learning area set up with needed materials, management of learning area and behavior during homework/tutoring time, and cleanup of area.
• Provides homework assistance and one-on-one tutoring for youth participating in the After School Program.

• Plans and implements informal learning experiences, prepares educational materials, and builds incentive programs to aid academic success.
• Serves as a mentor. Provides positive role model for youth; uses teachable moments.
• Monitors use of computers and utilizes computers as a teaching tool.
• Assists staff with activities, recreation programming, and events.
• Completes projects assigned by supervisor and assists staff with other duties as needed.
• Communicates clearly with supervisor. Discusses schedule and any changes to schedule.
• Provides own transportation.

Qualifications: Desire and ability to work with a diverse group of youth between the ages of 6 and 17. Believe that all youth can succeed. Be able to assist with homework and outside activities. Be responsible, flexible, enthusiastic, and committed.

Must be eligible for Federal Work Study and have own transportation.

Working Environment: 

College Hill Center – 811 Jackson Street                          3:00 – 6:00 pm

Daniel’s Hill Center – 317 Norwood Street                     3:00 – 6:00 pm

Diamond Hill Center – 1005 Seventeenth Street           3:00 – 6:00 pm

Fairview Center – 3621 Campbell Avenue                       3:00 – 6:00 pm

Jefferson Park Center – 405 York Street                         3:00 – 6:00 pm

Yoder Center – 109 Jackson Street                                   3:00 – 6:00 pm

Pay: $11.00 per hour

Hours: 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or as many afternoons as class schedule allows

Degree of Physical Risk: Some degree due to possible participation and assistance with sports, recreation activities, and some lifting of equipment.

To Apply: Send an email to studentemployment@randolphcollege.edu to request an interview form. You must type the department and job title (as shown above) in the subject line of your email. If you meet the requirements, an interview form will be emailed to you; the supervisor and Financial Aid will be copied. You must have Financial Aid complete their portion of the interview form before meeting with the supervisor. Your patience is appreciated.

NOTE:  If you have not completed payroll forms for Human Resources, you will not receive an interview form.