1. education
2. high school

Overview
Real Options for City Kids (R.O.C.K.) is dedicated to nurturing the healthy development of children by listening
attentively to their needs and by providing opportunities to those who might not otherwise have access. R.O.C.K. aims
to promote the positive development and long-term success of the youth that it serves through a combination of inschool and after school learning enrichment, sports and fitness, leadership training, outdoor adventure, and summer
camp opportunities. R.O.C.K.'s programs are designed to serve girls and boys, ages 6-17, who live in or attend school in
San Francisco's Visitacion Valley.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Summer Escape High School Assistant
Description: R.O.C.K.’s Summer Escape High School Assistant, will assist in managing a group of 20 middle school youth
and teach them how to cook or navigate through San Francisco. At the end of the program each group will design a final
project and compete in our “Iron Chef” competition if leading a cooking group.
Pay: $12.25/hour
Commitment: Mondays – Fridays, time 8:30 am – 3:00 pm (may change). June 8th through July 17th.
Training Dates: June 1st – June 5th.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Summer Escape High school Assistant is responsible for:
 Assisting and working closely with Summer Escape Counselor
 Assisting in teaching a group of 20 students youth decision making skills
 Teaching youth how to cook or navigate through San Francisco
 Assisting youth in managing a group budget
 Assisting youth in planning & executing activities
 Assisting youth in creating a final project
 Taking attendance
 Creating and facilitating fun activities for students
 Creating a safe and nurturing environment for the youth
 Setting up and Cleaning the R.O.C.K. office and classrooms
 Attending weekly staff meetings
 Assisting Middle School Program Coordinator
 Attending Mandatory White Water Rafting/Camping Trip
QUALIFICATIONS
 Experience in working with middle school youth or actively involved in R.O.C.K.’s programs
 Desire to work with at-risk urban youth
 Sense of humor
 Have a reliable means of transportation to and from program
 Available the entire duration of program
 Provide the following: transcripts from the 2014-2015 school year and work permit
HOW TO APPLY
Turn in your resume and a one page typed essay to Lota Gaetos. Please answer the following questions for the essay: 1.
What makes you a good candidate for this position; 2. What type of experiences have you had at R.O.C.K. and how has
R.O.C.K. made an impact in your life; 3. What are some challenges in working with middle school youth and how would
you address those challenges. Resume and essay are due no later than Friday, April 17th.