Youth Adventure Program - Program Aide-2

Job Title

Youth Adventure Program - Program Aide-2

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Educational Psychology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

What we want

The Youth Adventure Program (YAP) Program Aide oversees and participates in daily operations of the Youth Adventure Program summer camp, hosted by the Department of Educational Psychology with Texas A&M University. Duties consist of, but not limited to, facilitating camp schedule, including meals, activities, and events, utilize team building and communication skills within a summer camp environment, supervise adolescents within campus, community, and residential settings, board in dorm while camp is in session, work alongside counseling staff, report to camp manager, and other duties as required.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended

Schedule: This is a part-time/temporary position

Note: Stay/board in dorm while camp is in session

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree or undergraduate coursework in Education, Psychology, or Interdisciplinary Studies fields

• A minimum of 1 year of experience working in a school, university, and/or professional settings with adolescents or young adults

 
Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid and unexpired driver’s license to operate motor vehicle (van)

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, or Interdisciplinary Studies fields

• Graduate level coursework in gifted and talented education, creativity, and/or curriculum and instruction

• Teaching certificate, or progress towards earning state teaching license

• 2+ years’ experience working in a summer camp setting with children or adolescents

• Experience or background working with gifted and talented youth

• CPR certification, or the ability to be CPR certified before start of camp

• Bilingual speaker

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work with a variety of abilities and personalities

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills

Physical Requirements:

• Physical activity such as walking and strenuous exercise may be part of the job as well as spending time outside in the heat

Responsibilities

• Oversee and participate in daily operations of the Youth Adventure Program

• Facilitate camp schedule, including meals, activities, and events

• Utilize team building and communication skills within a summer camp environment

• Supervise adolescents within the campus, community, and residential settings

• Stay in dorm 24/7 while camp is in session

• Work alongside counseling staff

• Report to camp manager

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.