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Location

Saint Petersburg, FL | United States

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Job description

PAL is hiring a motivated, outstanding Camp Counselors (K-5 & 6-12) for Youth Athletic Specialists.

An ideal candidate will enjoy working with young people, making a difference, and having fun.

Please note: Summer is a full-time position (40 hours/week) and the school year is part-time (25-30 hours/week).

Benefits of working at PAL:

• Positively impact the lives of children.
• Have creative input, you're an important part of our team.
• Part-time during the school year, full-time during the Summer.
• Monday - Friday afternoon schedule (during the school year).

At PAL you can challenge yourself and give back to the community in unexpectedly rewarding ways. Join a place that invests in you!

Job Summary:
We have an incredible team here at PAL and are always looking to add to our close-knit crew. We have a passion for greatness and making sure that our youth and community are consistently growing.

The primary purpose of this position is to oversee the day-to-day operations of our after-school program in Lealman, an at-risk neighborhood. This person is responsible for providing a fun, safe, caring, and educational environment while working with children grades K-5 or 6-12 on various academic, mentoring, leadership, and other activities. Ensure the overall program is aligned with the mission of PAL.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Model and uphold all agency policies and procedures.
• Promote and stimulate interest and participation in all activities with participants.
• Build positive relationships with youths and serve as role models.
• Quickly identify and seek to resolve conflicts and behavioral problems.
• Complete necessary reports to monitor student progress and participation.
• Coach, drive van, mentor, tutor and keep students on a successful track.
• Keep the site, equipment, and supplies organized, clean, and safe.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED.
• Actively involved in everyday youth participation.
• Willingness to work with youth, parents, staff, and volunteers.
• Must exercise good judgment, and common sense, and make responsible choices and decisions.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written, and the ability to speak professionally to staff, members, parents, groups, and community residents.
• Must be a team player and have patience, compassion, and a strong desire to mentor and teach by example.
• Must be at least 18 years of age, and have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must be at least 6 months drug-free (Non-negotiable).
• Must pass a Level 2 Background Check, Fingerprinting, and Polygraph through Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

PAL is :

• Team-Oriented.
• Friendly.
• Inclusive.
• Collaborative.
• Detail-oriented.

We offer:

• Paid Training.
• Long and Short-Term Disability Coverage.
• Workers Compensation Coverage.
• All Major Holidays Off.

Job Types:  

• Part-time.

Pay: $20.00 hourly

COVID-19 considerations :
To keep our staff as safe as possible, we screen anyone coming into our facility. 6-foot social distancing, hourly cleaning/disinfecting and strict adherence to CDC guidelines are taken very seriously by our staff as well as our kids and their families.

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time.

About Pinellas County Sheriff's Police Athletic League:

In Lealman, the toughest, most neglected neighborhood in Pinellas County, the Police Athletic League provides mentoring, meals, academics and sports to at-risk youth. With the support of our donors and volunteers we continue building connections and positively changing young people’s lives. Join us in making a difference in the community by investing in these children lives and donating today. We thank you for all support you provide.

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Salary

$20 per hour