The role of the Recreation Instructor is to directly support the implementation of the Fair Oaks YELLS Youth Program by assisting the Program Coordinator / Lead Teacher in coordinating and facilitating various activities that promote positive personal development, servant-leadership, academic success, healthy and safe lifestyles, and community involvement for elementary school-aged youth. The Recreation Instructor will specifically focus on planning and leading recreation, sports, and enrichment activities that keep youth active and healthy, while building character and teamwork.

Essential Duties and Functions • Work under the supervision of the Program Coordinator / Lead Teacher and assist in daily operations • Plan, lead, and facilitate highly engaging recreation, sports, and enrichment activities for youth (grades K-5) • Incorporate leadership and character-building into high-energy recreation activities to align with organizational mission and thematic units, providing opportunities for service learning and community building • Ensure youth have FUN while growing as young, caring leaders. • Promote the health and fitness of program youth. • Equip youth to identify and manage emotions, resolve conflicts, build positive relationships, and problem solve • Build the confidence of YELLS youth to overcome challenges and achieve success • Develop a rapport with students and create a welcoming and harmonious environment, while providing a positive example for youth • Set up and prepare program areas and ensure activities run smoothly • Supervise children attending the program, and promote safety and respect amongst all participants while maintaining order and discipline. • Maintain a clean environment and leave the area in an orderly fashion upon departure • Assist with recruitment of youth participants and outreach to the community. • Participate as part of a team to run a top-of-the-line Youth Program by helping out where needed or instructed

Qualifications • Enthusiastic, dynamic personality that inspires and motivates children • Powerful facilitation skills • Effective behavior management skills • At least 2 years’ experience working with children and positive youth development program facilitation • Ability to work independently and be self-directed • Ability to work in a non-judgmental, culturally sensitive, and empowering manner with children from diverse backgrounds. • Ability to multi-task, work under stress, and handle stressful situations • Bilingual – fluent in both English and Spanish – a plus • COVID-19 vaccination required, or willingness to get vaccinated, due to interaction with youth