Job description
The Youth Recreation Coordinator VISTA will be an essential member of the team for this young nonprofit organization. This person will primarily serve to develop health and wellness education components for the Student Stewards Program (SSP) and to collaborate with the SSP team to continue to expand and improve current TMPF programs.This will include maintaining relationships with Washoe County schools administration and teachers, developing and fine-tuning curriculum, and training volunteers through workshops and training days. This VISTA will also develop a standardized health and wellness education component for the Student Stewards Program camps and promote the importance of whole-person well-being. This VISTA will also expand the health and wellness related components of other Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation programs. Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation is a private nonprofit that was incorporated in 2012 and received its 501(c)(3) determination in 2013. The Parks Foundation protects and enhances our communities' livability through public engagement, education, and the sustainability of our parks, open spaces, and trails. Our current programs focus on improving community health and wellness and developing people’s appreciation for the natural and cultural history found in local parks. A special emphasis is placed on increasing access to free programming for low income community members in order to improve education and health outcomes for people living in poverty.
Member Duties : Develop the Student Stewards community science curriculum to incorporate health and wellness education while aligning with Next Generation Science and Common Core Standards; Collaborate with the SSP team to continue to expand and improve current programs; Maintain partnerships with school administrators and teachers; Assist in developing school break camp curriculum with a standardized health and wellness education component for spring and summer; Train volunteers to teach and implement the Student Stewards Program; Continue to develop, maintain, and expand the Junior Naturalists program.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* , Training , Relocation Allowance .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Environment , Education , Children/Youth , Health , Community Outreach .
Environment , Education , Children/Youth , Health , Community Outreach .
Skills :
Youth Development , Teaching/Tutoring , Environment , Communications , Education , General Skills .
Youth Development , Teaching/Tutoring , Environment , Communications , Education , General Skills .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Youth Recreation Coordinator VISTA
Program Start/End Date
06/05/2023 - 06/04/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
NEVADA
Accepting Applications
From 05/01/2023 To 05/01/2024
Contact
Kevin Lynch
50 Cowan Dr
Reno NV 89509
7754679339
kevinlynch@tmparksfoundation.org
www.tmparksfoundation.org
Listing ID
118831
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