Youth Hub Ambassadors (Western Cape)

The Chrysalis Academy is a non-profit organisation based in Tokai (Cape Town) offering a three-month residential youth development programme for youth of the Western Cape. The programme is holistic and based on discipline, structure, order and routine. Chrysalis Academy is a smoke, drug and alcohol-free organisation who is seeking energetic and highly motivated individuals who share the Academy’s values and display exemplary role modelling by embodying the Academy’s holistic approach. The Academy is looking to employ Youth Hub Ambassadors who reside in one of the following areas: Manenberg, Mfuleni, Hanover Park or Philippi, Kuils River /Bellville, Delft, Khayelitsha, Gugulethu, Beaufort West, Ceres or Malmesbury   *Key Performance Areas:* * Plan, coordinate and implement the Chrysalis Academy Youth Hub daily activities in communities * Facilitate workshops in communities (fitness programmes, work readiness, computer skills, etc.) * Regular check ins with graduates in communities * Plan, coordinate and implement community service projects * Recruitment of interested youth who wish to join the Academy’s 3-month residential programme * Regular monitoring and tracking of the Academy’s graduates * Sourcing of employment or training opportunities for graduates in the community * Weekly and monthly report writing and administration *Minimum Requirements:* * Grade 12 certificate * Minimum 3-years experience in youth development (particularly working with communities) * Sound computer literacy and report writing * Non-smoker with sober habits * Must reside in any of the above or surrounding areas and have a good rapport amongst the community members *Skills and competencies required:* * Highly confident, self-disciplined and self-motivated individual * Creative thinking and able to work independently * Ability to take and give instructions * Willing to work flexible hours with enthusiasm * Good interpersonal skills * Sound administration, project planning and report writing skills * Physically fit * Ability to teach graduates basic drill commands is advantageous * Good supervisory & facilitation skills * Must share and be a living example of the Chrysalis Academy values   R5000  *Minimum Requirements:* * Grade 12 certificate * Minimum 3-years experience in youth development (particularly working with communities) * Sound computer literacy and report writing * Non-smoker with sober habits * Must reside in any of the above or surrounding areas and have a good rapport amongst the community members *Skills and competencies required:* * Highly confident, self-disciplined and self-motivated individual * Creative thinking and able to work independently * Ability to take and give instructions * Willing to work flexible hours with enthusiasm * Good interpersonal skills * Sound administration, project planning and report writing skills * Physically fit *