About It’s Time Texas:
It’s Time Texas champions the movement for a healthier Texas by making healthy lifestyles more accessible for all Texans. Our programs and partnerships empower Texans to lead healthier lives, build healthier communities, and contribute to a healthier state.
The Following Departments Seek Interns Each Semester:
» Event & Initiatives
» Marketing & Communications
» Development
» Living Healthier
» School Programs
» Choose Healthier
» Build Healthier
» Teach Healthier After School
Critical Skills/Abilities:
» Experience utilizing a team-based approach to carry out projects
» Demonstrated ability managing multiple projects and leveraging resources
» Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (additional program proficiencies may be required for specific internships)
» Strong oral and written communication skills
» Attention to detail
» Ability to be self-directed and excel with minimal supervision
» Creativity in problem-solving
*Must have a reliable mode of transportation
Visit itstimetexas.org/join-our-team to apply.
IT’S TIME TEXAS (ITT)
Job Opportunity: After School Instructor/ After School Soccer Coach
Department: Teach Healthier After School (THAS)
Job Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt, Temporary/Permanent
Who we are:
We’re a statewide nonprofit organization focused on reducing chronic illness and obesity. We do this by creating technology and programming focused on building healthier lives, healthier communities, and a healthier state. There’s so much more to know, so please check us out on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/itstimetexas
Who we want:
The After School Instructor/ After School Soccer Coach is a self-starter with an adaptive work style who is passionate about helping children learn more about living a happy and healthy life through play. Our organization needs a people-person, one who enjoys working with children, and has a talent for providing health education to energetic groups. We need a tenacious individual who can work effectively with various personalities to defeat childhood obesity.
Under the supervision of the THAS Coordinator, and with direction from the THAS Supervisors, the THAS Instructor will be responsible for teaching the Teach Healthier curricula to students in a fun and engaging manner, monitoring children during dinner or snack time, assisting children with homework, and other instructor duties as assigned by the THAS Leadership Team or Site Coordinator.
Who you are:
▪ Mission focused and results driven. You’re committed to supporting the mission of ITT and don’t shy away from challenges as you work toward positive results.
▪ A strong critical thinker. You thrive on solving difficult situations, as you are able to respond quickly to challenges that arise.
▪ Detail oriented and organized. You’re organized, able to be prepared thoroughly for classes, and meet deadlines.
▪ An excellent communicator. You have an ability to listen actively and effectively communicate concerns and questions in a constructive manner and a reasonable timeframe.
▪ A motivated Individual. You’re energetic and motivated, who will enjoy working with elementary children in a fast-paced environment.
▪ A health and fitness enthusiast. You have a passion about health and fitness and bring a basic knowledge in sports, nutrition, exercise, and/or health.
What you’ll bring:
▪ High School Diploma or equivalent
▪ Commitment for an entire semester (August-December or January-May)
▪ Ability to adapt quickly to unforeseen changes
▪ High level of organization, attention to detail, and ability to complete tasks
▪ General computer literacy required to answer e-mails and submit timesheets
▪ Prolonged standing, walking, twisting, bending, and repetitive motions
▪ Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally with assistance and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift or move
▪ Ability and willingness to work independently and follow instructions with minimal supervision
▪ Experience working with children is strongly preferred
ITT offers a fun, flexible work environment, optional bi-monthly socials, paid professional development classes, and we commit to each employee’s job satisfaction by addressing core needs.
To Apply: Submit cover letter and resume through our website at https://itstimetexas.org/join-our-team/
Notice: The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Management has the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. IT’S TIME TEXAS is an at-will employer.
This position is located in Austin, Texas and reports to the THAS Coordinator.
“Being a THAS instructor is both fun and fulfilling. Getting to see the kids get excited about class every day shows you the difference you make in their lives and witnessing their growing minds is just the cherry on top.”
- Paige Goodnight, Teach Healthier After School Instructor
