Kid Zone

Nutrition Asst. Activity Leader

• Program Dates:
• Fall: August 4 - December 19, 2008
• Spring: January 5 - May  21, 2009
• Summer: May 26 - July 24, 2009
• Program Hours:
  • Fall/Spring: Afternoon: 2:30-6 p.m. with either Wednesday or Friday Early Release once a week from 12:45-6 p.m. Times may vary depending on the school.
  • Summer: Program runs from 6:30am - 6:00pm. Nutrition Asst. Activity leaders are scheduled to work 6-8 hours per day (specific schedule decided upon hire).
• Additional Information:
  • Required paid training dates prior to start date.
  • School Year:  All schools have either a Wednesday or Friday early release once a week.
  • Some paid evening trainings required.
  • This position is eligible for promotion to Nutrition Instructor I upon successful completion of required experience, positive evaluations, and availability of Nutrition Instructor l position.
• Rate of Pay:
  • Starting wage is $8.50 hour for Nutrition Asst. Activity Leader available 5 days a week including at least one early release day.
  • Wage is $7.35/hr for Substitute Nutrition Asst. Activity Leader available only 3-4 days per week or not available early release days.
• Experience and Training:
  • Requires some experience working in an organized recreation, child care, or school program with elementary age children. Education in child development, nutrition and/or physical fitness is highly desirable.
  • Must possess the ability to plan, organize, and implement centers focused on nutrition and physical fitness for school-age children.
  • Must be able to organize and manage paperwork including contact tallies and evaluations for centers.
  • Must have a positive personality, willingness to learn and child management skills.
  • Must have good speaking/communication skills and the ability to work effectively with children, families, coworkers, and Community Services Department staff.
  • Must meet AZ Department of Health Services Child Day Care Center Assistant Teacher-Caregiver requirements.
  • Requires successful completion of required selection process, successful completion of background investigation and verification of identity and work authorization.
• Essential Job Functions (completed under the supervision of the Nutrition Specialist and Community Education Coordinator):
  • Working with and implementing Nutrition Network Grant objectives by assisting Nutrition Educator I or ll teaching nutrition and physical fitness lessons at 11 after-school programs. This position rotates to a new site every 2-weeks.
  • Create and implement independent learning centers related to nutrition and physical activity daily.
  • Completing supply orders, posters and center signs for activities.
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with children, parents, school staff and other community members.
  • Assist in maintaining safety and control of class participants.
  • Assist in maintaining an environment that promotes cooperation, learning and enjoyment.
  • Encourage high participation of students and track attendance of each class.
  • Assist in maintaining facility by keeping it clean, organized, & secure. 
  • Help with daily site duties such as set-up and take-down (lifting and carrying).
• Pre-employment Requirements:
  • Submit name, complete addresses and phone numbers of six references.
  • Submit proof of negative TB/Tine test and MMR Immunization or inoculation.
  • Must undergo fingerprint check.
  • Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
Additional Requirements:
• Must attain Food Service Worker Card upon hire (prior to working at sites).
• Must attend paid new employee orientation and trainings (prior to working at sites).
• Nutrition Program provides 2 staff shirts to instructors. More shirts may be purchased upon hire.

Arizona Department of Health Services Qualifications

Nutrition Asst. Activity Leader

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