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Job Description
Do you have a passion for inspiring and developing kids? Do you have an energetic, entertaining and outgoing personality? Does "getting paid to have fun" sound great? If so, please continue…
TEAM MEMBER/TEAM LEADER
- Overview As an Apex Team Member, you will go into the greater Dallas/Ft Worth area Elementary Schools & Middle Schools for 2-week periods to inspire kids through key leadership, character, fitness & kindness lessons facilitating ridiculously effective hassle-free fundraising programs (Apex Fun Run, Color Battle & Anython). The program is a leadership-driven and fitness promoting fundraiser which includes: teacher huddles, pep rallies, class lessons, prize delivery, Event day (Fun Run, Serve, Remix, Color Battle, Thon…) and recap. What's it like to be an Apex Team Member?
See for yourself - https:
//vimeo.com/178258424 Many of our Apex Team members have a background in OR enjoy one of the following: sports, acting, fitness, camp counselor, coaching, teaching, or event planning!
RESPONSIBILITIES
Including but not limited to: Serve teachers and administrators while striving to make their jobs easier Inspire students/athletes by being an excellent role model always Teach short leadership lessons and interact with students during class, lunch, recess and PE Set up and tear down equipment needed for each aspect of the program Should be proficient at navigating the internet and printing reports Set up and manage all aspects of the
APEX FUN RUN
program (school prep, kick-off/pep rally, lesson days, fundraising, race day, collections) in the schools you are assigned
MUST-HAVES
Strong Character, demonstrate leadership and Integrity A clean background (must be willing to do a background check) Ability to connect with kids and lead by example You always show up early everywhere you go Posses an "I can" attitude" Reliable transportation Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Available during typical grade school hours (M-F). There will be rare occasions to work outside these hours.
QUALIFICATIONS
You love helping kids Being a camp counselor sounds fun to you in fact. Your patience is immeasurable, and you never lose your cool. You realize that kids look up to you and your goal is to constantly inspire them to be the best they can be not only in your words, with your daily actions too! You love inspiring and building future leaders! You get things done You are half human, half machine. You follow through on every task, no matter how big or small. You don't like to let people down and you understand the importance of staying on schedule. "That's not My JOB", is not part of your vocabulary. You communicate You keep everyone in the know so that the job gets done efficiently and effectively. You know when to ask for help, when to listen, and when to speak up. You're known for your fun professionalism. You are the most reliable person you know When you say you are going to do something, you do it. When you say you are going to be somewhere, you're there. You show up early, not on time. No Excuses. You have a passion for life You have a genuine enthusiasm that is contagious. You are a breath of fresh air to everyone you meet. People see something different in you than the average person… and they love it! You are a team player You thrive in a highly creative, inventive, start-up environment with people who are very passionate about their work and mission. You are a problem solver and take responsibilities for your actions You're always looking for new ways to streamline processes and increase efficiency.
Some Of The Programs You Will Be A Part Of:
Apex Fun Run — The initial event developed by Apex Leadership Company that combines a two-week fundraising program based on social media, culminating in a student fun run. High-energy team leaders encourage students to reach their potential not only in terms of fundraising and the race itself, but other essential characteristics such as respect, accountability and more. Apex Fun Run in 60 Seconds - https://vimeo.com/68420878 Color Battle — Combining the Anython fundraising platform and Apex Fun Run two-week program and encouraging team members, the Color Battle, which was built to serve middle school fundraising needs, includes an energetic pep rally and culminates in a Color Battle social event featuring music, games promoting teamwork and an "all out color throwing" extravaganza. Color Battle in 60 seconds: https://vimeo.com/205438680 OTHER
JOB DETAILS
This opportunity is in the southern half of Dallas/Ft. Worth, stretching as far west as Benbrook/Aledo, as far south as Hillsboro, as far north as Arlington/Irving and as far west as Rockwall/Terrel. MOST of the schools we currently serve are in the Arlington/Mansfield areas . You must live in, or be willing to move to the DFW market. The job offers summers and holidays off, but possible opportunities to work summers if you choose. Formal training begins early August and first school programs start early September Requires some local travel in the Ft. Worth/Dallas area
Opportunity to act as Team Lead during scheduled programs with added responsibility and earn additional pay.
Career Growth:
Opportunity to grow your career path based on successfully fulfilling your Team Member responsibilities into a Team Leader, Operations Manager/Director and the possibility for becoming a partner in ownership with future territory expansion. Learn lots more about who we are and what we do, at www.facebook.com/funrundfw Please provide a resume when applying.
