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Kingsport City Schools

ACTIVITIES HELPER

Kingsport, TN · On-site

$14.25 - $17.25/hr

... activities. The system will be in compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1994, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, The Americans with ...

Atrium Living Centers

Activity Assistant

Marshall, MI · On-site

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

As an Activities Assistant, you'll help bring joy, connection, and purpose to each day by supporting engaging programs that meet residents' social, emotional, and recreational needs. Be a light - to ...

Accela at Manalapan

Activity Aide FT

Manalapan, NJ · On-site

$14.75 - $19.50/hr

Helping set up and clean up activity areas * Documenting resident involvement and feedback Activity Aide Qualifications: * A warm, friendly personality and a passion for working with seniors * Strong ...

Anam Care

$14.75 - $19.25/hr

Help create a positive, stimulating, and safe environment * Work collaboratively with the care team to meet residents' individual needs * Adapt activities to match varying cognitive and physical ...

SPARKS

Activity Specialist

Worthington, OH · On-site

$16 - $17/hr

Staff help facilitate a variety of daily activities and experiences designed to promote engagement and inclusion within the community. Activities may include visits to community attractions such as ...

Aerotek

Production Helper

Clarksville, IN

$19/hr

Responsibilities * Assist secondary operators and roll forming machine operators with daily production activities. * Help set up the production line, including preparing materials and equipment for ...

ABM Industries

Facility Helper

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$27.81/hr

The Facility Helper supports the Building Engineering team in maintaining the safe, clean, and ... This entry-level position assists with routine maintenance tasks, preventive maintenance activities ...

Harlem Children's Zone

Activity Specialist

New York, NY · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

... help them grow, connect, and succeed. As an Activity Specialist, you will develop and facilitate ... engaging lesson plans, group activities, and creative experiences aligned with your area of ...

Harlem Children's Zone

Activity Specialist

New York, NY · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

... help them grow, connect, and succeed. As an Activity Specialist, you will develop and facilitate ... engaging lesson plans, group activities, and creative experiences aligned with your area of ...

Harlem Children's Zone

Activity Specialist

New York, NY · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

... help them grow, connect, and succeed. As an Activity Specialist, you will develop and facilitate ... engaging lesson plans, group activities, and creative experiences aligned with your area of ...

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How much do activity helper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for activity helper in the United States is $20.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $23.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an activity helper?

Activity Helpers are individuals who assist in organizing, facilitating, and supervising recreational, educational, or therapeutic activities in various settings such as schools, community centers, care homes, or camps. They support leaders or coordinators by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and engaging participants to ensure everyone is involved and safe. Activity Helpers play a key role in making activities enjoyable and accessible, often working with children, the elderly, or people with special needs. Their responsibilities can vary depending on the environment and the specific needs of the group they are supporting.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an activity helper?

To thrive as an Activity Helper, you need basic knowledge of recreational activities, organizational skills, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with scheduling tools, activity planning software, and basic first aid certification may be required. Strong communication, patience, and a friendly demeanor are essential soft skills for engaging participants and fostering a positive environment. These skills ensure activities run smoothly, safely, and are enjoyable for all involved.

What challenges do activity helpers face and how can they address them?

Activity Helpers often encounter challenges such as engaging participants with varying interests, managing group dynamics, and ensuring everyone feels included. To address these, it's important to be adaptable, communicate clearly, and observe group interactions closely. Collaborating with supervisors and other team members to share ideas and feedback can also help in adjusting activities to better suit the group's needs. Building rapport with participants and being proactive in offering assistance ensures a positive and inclusive environment.

What is the difference between Activity Helper vs Activity Coordinator?

AspectActivity HelperActivity Coordinator
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certification in caregiving or activitiesSimilar credentials; often requires experience in activity planning and sometimes certifications in recreation or therapy
Work EnvironmentAssisted living facilities, nursing homes, community centersSenior living communities, hospitals, rehabilitation centers
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed in elder care and community programsUsed in healthcare, senior care, and recreational services
Job FocusSupporting activity implementation, assisting with activitiesPlanning, organizing, and leading activities

While both roles support activities in care settings, Activity Helpers assist with executing activities, whereas Activity Coordinators are responsible for planning and leading them. The roles often overlap, but coordinators typically have more responsibility for program development.

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ACTIVITIES HELPER

Kingsport, TN • On-site

Kingsport City Schools
Education Programs Administration • 501 - 1,000 employees

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

298th of 635 rated elementary and secondary schools

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$14.25 - $17.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Employment Information
Kingsport City Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or disability in admission to, access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. The system will be in compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1994, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Applications will be kept on file for one year from the last time updated.
Conditions of Employment
  1. Are you a U.S. citizen or otherwise legally authorized to work in the U.S.?
  2. I understand that by checking "Yes" to this question that if I am offered employment with Kingsport City Schools, I hereby consent to the collection and retention of my fingerprints as part of the application and employment process. I understand that my fingerprints will be used to check Federal and State criminal history records that pertain to me directly including, without limitation, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, pursuant to 28 CFR, Sections 16.30-16.34. I acknowledge that I have been notified of the procedures to challenge the accuracy or completeness of my record, set forth in Title 28 CFR 16.34. I am aware that a copy of these procedures may be downloaded from FBI.gov.
  3. I understand that knowingly falsifying information in this application shall be sufficient grounds for termination of employment. I also understand that if I am applying for a position as a teacher with Kingsport City Schools, knowingly falsifying the following information on this application shall be sufficient grounds for termination of employment and shall also constitute a Class A misdemeanor that must be reported to the district attorney general: (i) information regarding prior convictions, (ii) information regarding cause for prior dismissal from a teaching position, and (iii) information regarding submission of a written resignation to my current employer, if applicable.

General Questions
  1. Have you previously worked for Kingsport City Schools? If yes, when and in what capacity?
  2. Are you related to anyone currently employed by Kingsport City Schools? If yes, list name, position, and location.
  3. Have you ever been discharged or non-renewed from any employment (including regular or extracurricular positions) in order to avoid discharge or non-renewal? If yes, explain circumstances, including the underlying facts, place, date and outcome.
  4. Have you ever resigned or otherwise separated from any employment (inclusive of regular or extracurricular positions) in order to avoid discharge or non-renewal? If yes, explain circumstances, including the underlying facts, place, date and outcome.
  5. Have you ever been placed on probation in any other employment capacity? If yes, explain circumstances, including the underlying facts, place, date and outcome.
  6. Have you ever had any teaching or other professional license or certification, of any kind, revoked or suspended, or have you in any way been sanctioned by, or is any charge or complaint now pending against you, before any licensing, certification or other regulatory agency, or body, public or private? If yes, explain circumstances, including the underlying facts, place, date and outcome.
  7. Have you ever been disciplined for misconduct by a past or present employer (by suspension, time off without pay, termination, etc.)? If yes, explain circumstances, including the underlying facts, place, date and outcome.
  8. Have you ever been charged with, but not convicted of a crime? (Excluding civil infractions, such as minor traffic citations.) If yes, include explanation of the nature of the charge, place, date, and court. A pending criminal charge will not necessarily bar you from employment.
  9. Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony? (The term "convicted" means all adverse dispositions, including a finding of guilty, a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, an Alford plea, a stipulation to the facts, a deferred or suspended sentence, or a deferred prosecution. You may exclude disclosure of parking or moving traffic violations, if the maximum sanction provided by law for such violation does not include a period of confinement.) If yes, include explanation of the nature of the crime, place, date, and court. A conviction record will not necessarily bar you from employment.
  10. Are you now being investigated for any alleged misconduct or other alleged grounds for discipline by any licensing, certification, or other regulatory body (teacher certification or otherwise) or by your current or any previous employer? If yes, you must provide the name, address and telephone number of the employer or licensing body and statement of the accusation against you.
  11. Have you ever had a report of child abuse or sexual activities involving a PreK-12 student or minor filed against you with a school district, a federal, state, or police agency, or in court? If yes, explain circumstances, including the underlying facts, place, date and outcome.

Definitions
Kingsport City Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries concerning the system's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are directed to the Kingsport City Schools compliance officer for employees, Jennifer Guthrie at 400 Clinchfield Street, Suite 200, Kingsport, TN 37660, or by phone at (423) 378.2103, and for students Dr. Lamar Smith at 400 Clinchfield Street, Suite 200, Kingsport, TN 37660, or by phone at (423) 378.8598. Inquiries concerning Section 504 are directed to contact compliance officer Dr. Lamar Smith.
I understand that all job offers are contingent upon passing all required pre-employment requisites including a criminal background investigation and that such criminal background check will be used to check criminal history records of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Consideration of this application will cease at any time misleading or incorrect statements, omissions, falsification of information, or failure to disclose criminal convictions is discovered or established.
I understand that if I am unable to perform the job responsibilities/functions as outlined in the job description due to a disability, I must inform Human Resources and identify any specific accommodations that I will require.
I understand that if I am offered employment, any false or misleading information stated in my application or interview(s) that is discovered or established may result in immediate discharge.
I further understand and agree that by clicking the "Save and Next" button, my application will be finalized and submitted to Kingsport City Schools as an employment application and that my act of electronically submitting this application will constitute my electronic signature.
Benefits
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Attachments
High School Diploma or equivalent
1st Letter of Reference
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2nd Letter of Reference
3rd Letter of Reference
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References
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